box-mcp-server
Usage
You will need:
BOX_USER_ID
and one of the following:
BOX_JWT_BASE64(recommended)BOX_JWT_CONFIG_PATHBOX_JWT
Auth
JSON Web Token (JWT) Authorization (recommended)
How to get a JWT
Using a JWT Config allows persistent connection to Box.
You will need a paid Box enterprise account, or you can sign up for a free developer account (make sure you are signed out of Box before clicking that link).
Visit the Box Developer Console and create a new application. Make sure the authorization type is JSON Web Token.
Go to Configuration > Add and Manage Public Keys and Generate a Public/Private Keypair.
If you have not already, Box prompt you to set up 2 factor authentication and Authorize the application as an administrator in your box account. You will need to:
- give the application
App + Enterprise Access, and - enable the
make API calls using the as-user headeroption
via the Box Application's Configuration page. Make sure to reauthorize the application if you are modifying these settings.
