SDKs & Tools

The following SDKs and tools are developed and supported by Box.

SDKs

Here you will find a list of SDKs you can use to build your application. Separately, we have listed the next generation Python, TypeScript, and .NET SDKs, which are the newest addition. .NET is still a beta feature, but we encourage you to give it a try and explore all the features they bring along.

Next generation SDKs

The latest generation Box Python SDK, Box TypeScript SDK, .NET SDK, and Swift SDK are designed to elevate the developer experience and streamline your integration with the Box Content Cloud.

Here's what you can expect from the new SDKs:

• Full API Support: New Box SDKs empower developers with complete coverage of the Box API ecosystem. You can access all the latest features and functionalities offered by Box and build feature-rich applications.
• Rapid API Updates: The new auto-generation development approach allows for adding Box APIs to SDKs at a much faster pace (in a matter of days). This means you can leverage the most up-to-date features in your applications without delay.
• Embedded Documentation: All objects and parameters are documented directly in the source code of the SDK so all the necessary information is stored in one place.
• Enhanced Convenience Methods: The newly introduced convenience methods cover various aspects such as authentication, chunk uploads, exponential back-offs, automatic retries, type checkers which help to ensure that you’re using variables correctly, and much more.

SDKs

The table lists Box SDKs that you can use when building your applications.

Box CLI

Box CLI is a user-friendly command line tool which allows both technical and non-technical users to leverage Box API to perform routine or bulk actions.

Postman Collection

Postman is a tool that lets you build and test HTTP requests in an easy-to-use interface without configuring a full development environment. The Box Postman Collection is a set of preconfigured requests that make it possible to get started with the Box API without having to manually configure the requests.

The simplest way to get started with Postman is with our Postman Quick Start guide.

Get Started with the Box Postman Collection

Salesforce Developer Toolkit

The Box for Salesforce Developer Toolkit allows customers to programmatically customize the behavior of the Box for Salesforce integration. The Toolkit consists of several global APEX methods that can be used to trigger and extend the default behavior. The global methods can update the internal Salesforce record to Box folder mapping and handle permission management.

Official UI Libraries

Extend your application with pre-built UI components to browse, share, and preview files on Box.

Unofficial & Community Tools

The following tools are developed by Box and maintained by Box and its community members. These tools do not receive regular product updates or security updates.