MCP server

Box MCP server

Box has an official MCP server: Hosted server for searching, reading and asking questions about files in Box. Below is the server with the setup for 13 clients: Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code, Codex, Gemini CLI and more. Checked 2026-10-24 against each project's own repo, docs and the official MCP Registry.

Box

Official · BoxRemote

Hosted server for searching, reading and asking questions about files in Box.

https://mcp.box.com

Run in a terminal, then /mcp inside Claude Code to sign in. Add --scope project to share it via .mcp.json. docs

claude mcp add --transport http box https://mcp.box.com

FAQ

Is there an official Box MCP server?+

Yes: Box, maintained by Box.

How do I connect Box to Claude?+

In Claude Code run: claude mcp add --transport http box https://mcp.box.com, then /mcp to sign in. In Claude Desktop or claude.ai, go to Customize > Connectors > Add > Add custom connector and paste https://mcp.box.com.

How do I use the Box MCP server in Cursor or VS Code?+

Open the Cursor or VS Code tab on the server above: it has the exact mcp.json entry and a one-click install link. The same server also works in Claude Code, Claude Desktop / claude.ai, ChatGPT, Cursor, VS Code and Codex.

Can I use the Box MCP server in ChatGPT?+

ChatGPT connects to remote MCP servers only. Box has a hosted URL: at chatgpt.com/plugins choose + > Add custom MCP server, paste the URL and create it as a plugin.

Is it safe to give an AI agent access to Box?+

Start with the official server, a read-only or test account and approval prompts on for anything that writes. Content the agent reads from Box (tickets, messages, pages) can carry prompt-injection instructions, so don't auto-approve actions.

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