Dropbox MCP Server

A Model Context Protocol server for Dropbox integration

Local serverstdioTypeScript

What is the Dropbox MCP Server?

Dropbox mcp server connects Dropbox to AI assistants that speak the Model Context Protocol. A Model Context Protocol server for Dropbox integration.

What Dropbox does

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with Dropbox, allowing MCP-compatible clients to interact with Dropbox through a set of powerful tools.

Requirements

Register a Dropbox app at Dropbox App Console: - Choose "Scoped access" API - Choose the access type your app needs - Name your app and click "Create app" - Under "Permissions", select the desired permissions for the actions you will be using, for example: - files.metadata.read - files.content.read - files.content.write - sharing.write -

Practical notes

  • Maintained by amgadabdelhafez, written in TypeScript.

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
list_filesList files in a directory
upload_fileUpload a file
download_fileDownload a file
safe_delete_itemSafely delete with recycle bin support
create_folderCreate a new folder
copy_itemCopy a file or folder
move_itemMove or rename a file/folder
get_file_metadataGet file/folder metadata
search_file_dbSearch files and folders
get_sharing_linkCreate sharing links
get_file_contentGet file contents
get_account_infoGet account information

How to install the Dropbox MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "dbx": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [
        "/path/to/dbx-mcp-server/build/index.js"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

Register a Dropbox app at Dropbox App Console: - Choose "Scoped access" API - Choose the access type your app needs - Name your app and click "Create app" - Under "Permissions", select the desired permissions for the actions you will be using, for example: - files.metadata.read - files.content.read - files.content.write - sharing.write -

Frequently asked questions

A Model Context Protocol server for Dropbox integration Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.