Requirements
- Target platform
- OpenClaw
- Install method
- Manual import
- Extraction
- Extract archive
- Prerequisites
- OpenClaw
- Primary doc
- SKILL.md
Automate Box cloud storage operations including file upload/download, search, folder management, sharing, collaborations, and metadata queries via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas.
Automate Box cloud storage operations including file upload/download, search, folder management, sharing, collaborations, and metadata queries via Rube MCP (Composio). Always search tools first for current schemas.
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Automate Box operations including file upload/download, content search, folder management, collaboration, metadata queries, and sign requests through Composio's Box toolkit.
Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available) Active Box connection via RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit box Always call RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS first to get current tool schemas
Get Rube MCP: Add https://rube.app/mcp as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed โ just add the endpoint and it works. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS responds Call RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS with toolkit box If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Box OAuth Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
When to use: User wants to upload files to Box or download files from it Tool sequence: BOX_SEARCH_FOR_CONTENT - Find the target folder if path is unknown [Prerequisite] BOX_GET_FOLDER_INFORMATION - Verify folder exists and get folder_id [Prerequisite] BOX_LIST_ITEMS_IN_FOLDER - Browse folder contents and discover file IDs [Optional] BOX_UPLOAD_FILE - Upload a file to a specific folder [Required for upload] BOX_DOWNLOAD_FILE - Download a file by file_id [Required for download] BOX_CREATE_ZIP_DOWNLOAD - Bundle multiple files/folders into a zip [Optional] Key parameters: parent_id: Folder ID for upload destination (use "0" for root folder) file: FileUploadable object with s3key, mimetype, and name for uploads file_id: Unique file identifier for downloads version: Optional file version ID for downloading specific versions fields: Comma-separated list of attributes to return Pitfalls: Uploading to a folder with existing filenames can trigger conflict behavior; decide overwrite vs rename semantics Files over 50MB should use chunk upload APIs (not available via standard tools) The attributes part of upload must come before the file part or you get HTTP 400 with metadata_after_file_contents File IDs and folder IDs are numeric strings extractable from Box web app URLs (e.g., https://*.app.box.com/files/123 gives file_id "123")
When to use: User wants to find files, folders, or web links by name, content, or metadata Tool sequence: BOX_SEARCH_FOR_CONTENT - Full-text search across files, folders, and web links [Required] BOX_LIST_ITEMS_IN_FOLDER - Browse contents of a specific folder [Optional] BOX_GET_FILE_INFORMATION - Get detailed metadata for a specific file [Optional] BOX_GET_FOLDER_INFORMATION - Get detailed metadata for a specific folder [Optional] BOX_QUERY_FILES_FOLDERS_BY_METADATA - Search by metadata template values [Optional] BOX_LIST_RECENTLY_ACCESSED_ITEMS - List recently accessed items [Optional] Key parameters: query: Search string supporting operators ("" exact match, AND, OR, NOT - uppercase only) type: Filter by "file", "folder", or "web_link" ancestor_folder_ids: Limit search to specific folders (comma-separated IDs) file_extensions: Filter by file type (comma-separated, no dots) content_types: Search in "name", "description", "file_content", "comments", "tags" created_at_range / updated_at_range: Date filters as comma-separated RFC3339 timestamps limit: Results per page (default 30) offset: Pagination offset (max 10000) folder_id: For LIST_ITEMS_IN_FOLDER (use "0" for root) Pitfalls: Queries with offset > 10000 are rejected with HTTP 400 BOX_SEARCH_FOR_CONTENT requires either query or mdfilters parameter Misconfigured filters can silently omit expected items; validate with small test queries first Boolean operators (AND, OR, NOT) must be uppercase BOX_LIST_ITEMS_IN_FOLDER requires pagination via marker or offset/usemarker; partial listings are common Standard folders sort items by type first (folders before files before web links)
When to use: User wants to create, update, move, copy, or delete folders Tool sequence: BOX_GET_FOLDER_INFORMATION - Verify folder exists and check permissions [Prerequisite] BOX_CREATE_FOLDER - Create a new folder [Required for create] BOX_UPDATE_FOLDER - Rename, move, or update folder settings [Required for update] BOX_COPY_FOLDER - Copy a folder to a new location [Optional] BOX_DELETE_FOLDER - Move folder to trash [Required for delete] BOX_PERMANENTLY_REMOVE_FOLDER - Permanently delete a trashed folder [Optional] Key parameters: name: Folder name (no /, \, trailing spaces, or ./..) parent__id: Parent folder ID (use "0" for root) folder_id: Target folder ID for operations parent.id: Destination folder ID for moves via BOX_UPDATE_FOLDER recursive: Set true to delete non-empty folders shared_link: Object with access, password, permissions for creating shared links on folders description, tags: Optional metadata fields Pitfalls: BOX_DELETE_FOLDER moves to trash by default; use BOX_PERMANENTLY_REMOVE_FOLDER for permanent deletion Non-empty folders require recursive: true for deletion Root folder (ID "0") cannot be copied or deleted Folder names cannot contain /, \, non-printable ASCII, or trailing spaces Moving folders requires setting parent.id via BOX_UPDATE_FOLDER
When to use: User wants to share files, manage access, or handle collaborations Tool sequence: BOX_GET_FILE_INFORMATION - Get file details and current sharing status [Prerequisite] BOX_LIST_FILE_COLLABORATIONS - List who has access to a file [Required] BOX_UPDATE_COLLABORATION - Change access level or accept/reject invitations [Required] BOX_GET_COLLABORATION - Get details of a specific collaboration [Optional] BOX_UPDATE_FILE - Create shared links, lock files, or update permissions [Optional] BOX_UPDATE_FOLDER - Create shared links on folders [Optional] Key parameters: collaboration_id: Unique collaboration identifier role: Access level ("editor", "viewer", "co-owner", "owner", "previewer", "uploader", "viewer uploader", "previewer uploader") status: "accepted", "pending", or "rejected" for collaboration invites file_id: File to share or manage lock__access: Set to "lock" to lock a file permissions__can__download: "company" or "open" for download permissions Pitfalls: Only certain roles can invite collaborators; insufficient permissions cause authorization errors can_view_path increases load time for the invitee's "All Files" page; limit to 1000 per user Collaboration expiration requires enterprise admin settings to be enabled Nested parameter names use double underscores (e.g., lock__access, parent__id)
When to use: User wants to manage document signature requests Tool sequence: BOX_LIST_BOX_SIGN_REQUESTS - List all signature requests [Required] BOX_GET_BOX_SIGN_REQUEST_BY_ID - Get details of a specific sign request [Optional] BOX_CANCEL_BOX_SIGN_REQUEST - Cancel a pending sign request [Optional] Key parameters: sign_request_id: UUID of the sign request shared_requests: Set true to include requests where user is a collaborator (not owner) senders: Filter by sender emails (requires shared_requests: true) limit / marker: Pagination parameters Pitfalls: Requires Box Sign to be enabled for the enterprise account Deleted sign files or parent folders cause requests to not appear in listings Only the creator can cancel a sign request Sign request statuses include: converting, created, sent, viewed, signed, declined, cancelled, expired, error_converting, error_sending
Box uses numeric string IDs for all entities: Root folder: Always ID "0" File ID from URL: https://*.app.box.com/files/123 gives file_id "123" Folder ID from URL: https://*.app.box.com/folder/123 gives folder_id "123" Search to ID: Use BOX_SEARCH_FOR_CONTENT to find items, then extract IDs from results ETag: Use if_match with file's ETag for safe concurrent delete operations
Box supports two pagination methods: Offset-based: Use offset + limit (max offset 10000) Marker-based: Set usemarker: true and follow marker from responses (preferred for large datasets) Always paginate to completion to avoid partial results
Box tools use double underscore notation for nested objects: parent__id for parent folder reference lock__access, lock__expires__at, lock__is__download__prevented for file locks permissions__can__download for download permissions
All IDs are numeric strings (e.g., "123456", not integers) Root folder is always "0" File and folder IDs can be extracted from Box web app URLs
Box API has per-endpoint rate limits Search and list operations should use pagination responsibly Bulk operations should include delays between requests
fields parameter changes response shape: when specified, only mini representation + requested fields are returned Search requires either query or mdfilters; both are optional individually but one must be present BOX_UPDATE_FILE with lock set to null removes the lock (raw API only) Metadata query from field format: enterprise_{enterprise_id}.templateKey or global.templateKey
Deletions fail without sufficient permissions; always handle error responses Collaboration roles determine what operations are allowed Enterprise settings may restrict certain sharing options
TaskTool SlugKey ParamsSearch contentBOX_SEARCH_FOR_CONTENTquery, type, ancestor_folder_idsList folder itemsBOX_LIST_ITEMS_IN_FOLDERfolder_id, limit, markerGet file infoBOX_GET_FILE_INFORMATIONfile_id, fieldsGet folder infoBOX_GET_FOLDER_INFORMATIONfolder_id, fieldsUpload fileBOX_UPLOAD_FILEfile, parent_idDownload fileBOX_DOWNLOAD_FILEfile_idCreate folderBOX_CREATE_FOLDERname, parent__idUpdate folderBOX_UPDATE_FOLDERfolder_id, name, parentCopy folderBOX_COPY_FOLDERfolder_id, parent__idDelete folderBOX_DELETE_FOLDERfolder_id, recursivePermanently delete folderBOX_PERMANENTLY_REMOVE_FOLDERfolder_idUpdate fileBOX_UPDATE_FILEfile_id, name, parent__idDelete fileBOX_DELETE_FILEfile_id, if_matchList collaborationsBOX_LIST_FILE_COLLABORATIONSfile_idUpdate collaborationBOX_UPDATE_COLLABORATIONcollaboration_id, roleGet collaborationBOX_GET_COLLABORATIONcollaboration_idQuery by metadataBOX_QUERY_FILES_FOLDERS_BY_METADATAfrom, ancestor_folder_id, queryList collectionsBOX_LIST_ALL_COLLECTIONS(none)List collection itemsBOX_LIST_COLLECTION_ITEMScollection_idList sign requestsBOX_LIST_BOX_SIGN_REQUESTSlimit, markerGet sign requestBOX_GET_BOX_SIGN_REQUEST_BY_IDsign_request_idCancel sign requestBOX_CANCEL_BOX_SIGN_REQUESTsign_request_idRecent itemsBOX_LIST_RECENTLY_ACCESSED_ITEMS(none)Create zip downloadBOX_CREATE_ZIP_DOWNLOADitem IDs
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