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Box integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Box connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Box from Claude

Add the Box connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Box from Codex

Add the Box connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Box from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Files & Storage

What the Box connector can do

Box is a cloud content management platform for secure file storage, sharing, collaboration, and governance.

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Box once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Add domain to list of allowed collaboration domains

    Creates a new entry in the list of allowed domains for collaboration within your enterprise. This allows you to whitelist specific domains for external collaboration. Use 'inbound' to allow users from the specified domain to collaborate on your enterprise's files and folders. Use 'outbound' to allow your enterprise users to collaborate on content owned by the specified domain. Use 'both' for bidirectional collaboration. Note: This action requires enterprise admin privileges and the 'manage_enterprise_properties' scope.

  • Add classification to file

    Adds a classification to a file by specifying the label of the classification to add. **Enterprise-only feature**: This action requires a Box enterprise account with classification templates configured. Users without an enterprise account will receive an error when attempting to use this feature. This API can also be called by including the enterprise ID in the URL explicitly, for example `/files/:id//enterprise_12345/securityClassification-6VMVochwUWo`.

  • Add classification to folder

    Adds a classification to a folder by specifying the label of the classification to add. **Enterprise-only feature**: This action requires a Box enterprise account with classification templates configured. Users without an enterprise account will receive an error when attempting to use this feature. **Prerequisites**: - A classification template must exist in the enterprise. Use `list_all_classifications` to retrieve available classification keys. - If no classifications exist, an admin must first create the classification template using `add_initial_classifications`. **Common errors**: - 404: Classification template not found (no classifications exist in enterprise) - 409: Classification already exists on this folder (use update action instead) - 403: Insufficient permissions to add classifications This API can also be called by including the enterprise ID in the URL explicitly, for example `/folders/:id//enterprise_12345/securityClassification-6VMVochwUWo`.

  • Add initial classifications

    Initializes the classification template for an enterprise with an initial set of classification options. IMPORTANT: This action requires admin permissions and should only be called once per enterprise when no classifications exist. If classifications already exist, use the 'add_classification' action to add more options. Common classification examples: 'Confidential', 'Internal', 'Public', 'Restricted'. Returns 400 if the classification template already exists. Returns 403 if the user lacks admin permissions.

  • Add or update user avatar

    Adds or updates a user avatar.

Representative triggers

  • Collaboration Details Changed

    Triggers when a collaboration's details change (e.g., role, status, expiration). This trigger monitors a specific collaboration and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as role, status, expiration date, access type, or acknowledgment status.

  • Comment Changed

    Triggers when a comment's content or details change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box comment and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as message text edits, tagged message changes, or modification timestamp updates.

  • New File Comment Added

    Triggers when a new comment is added to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new comments are detected.

Connection

API and auth details

Box provides APIs for content management and collaboration, including files, folders, uploads, downloads, metadata, search, comments, tasks, users, groups, collaborations, events, webhooks, retention, and enterprise administration.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Box

Can Claude use Box?

Yes. Add a Box connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Box through Type?

Yes. Add a Box connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Box MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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