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Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open protocol that standardizes how applications provide context to LLMs. MCP servers make building advanced integrations simpler and less time consuming. Box MCP server allows third party AI agents from platforms like Anthropic’s Claude, Microsoft Copilot Studio, and Mistral Le Chat to access Box content seamlessly. It extends the agent’s capabilities by allowing it to perform actions related to content stored in Box.
MCP
There are two types of Box MCP servers:
  • remote Box MCP server which you can create or enable in the Box Admin Console. It is hosted directly in Box.
  • self-hosted Box MCP server which you can clone and host on your local machine, as this version in an open source Box Developer community project.
Check the detailed guides on both types of Box MCP servers, as the level of the implemented tools differs. Learn how to enable Box MCP server:
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Remote Box MCP server

Enable the remote Box MCP server in the Admin Console. It is hosted directly in Box.
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Self-hosted Box MCP server

An open source Box Developer community project. You can clone this Box MCP Sever and host it on your local machine.
Watch an interview with Box CTO, Ben Kus, and learn how MCP empowers AI agents to work dynamically across platforms, reducing the development effort.