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What are the software prerequisites for running the server?

You need Node.js v22 or higher, npm, git, and dotenv installed. The project also requires setting environment variables for either BOX_JWT_BASE64 or BOX_DEV_TOKEN along with BOX_USER_ID.

Asked by Isabela Almeida · Feb 26, 2026

What are the main file operations available?

The server allows searching for files and reading their contents, supporting common formats such as PDF, Word, and other document types through the Box Model Context Protocol.

Asked by Margaret Whitfield · Jan 6, 2026

How do I set up a JWT for persistent access?

Create an application in the Box Developer Console with JWT authorization, generate a public/private key pair, enable enterprise access, and encode the JWT config file in Base64. Then supply the Base64 string in the BOX_JWT_BASE64 environment variable or the BOX_JWT_CONFIG_PATH.

Asked by Sami Virtanen · Dec 22, 2025

What authentication options does box-mcp-server support?

box‑mcp‑server supports two authentication methods: a JSON Web Token (JWT) for a persistent connection, which requires a paid Box enterprise account or a free developer account, and a temporary developer token that lasts 60 minutes.

Asked by Quoc Bui · Dec 1, 2025