How do I install the homebox mcp server?

Use a recorded configuration for your client, replace example credential values and paths, and verify the documented runtime. Restart or reconnect the client, then inspect the available tools.

What credentials does it need?

It reads `HOMEBOX_URL`, `HOMEBOX_TOKEN` from the environment. Store these in your client's env block or a secrets manager — never commit them to a repository — and grant the narrowest scope that still covers your use case.

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Homebox MCP Server

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What is the Homebox MCP Server?

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What the server does

You need a running Homebox instance (0.26+, see Requirements) and an API key from Profile → API Keys in the Homebox web UI.

Credentials and setup notes

Homebox 0.26 or newer — the actively maintained sysadminsmedia fork at homebox.software. This server speaks the unified entities API introduced in 0.26. Older instances use a different API (/items, /locations, /labels) and are rejected on the first tool call with a clear error rather than failing cryptically.

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How to install the Homebox MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "homebox": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["homebox-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "HOMEBOX_URL": "your-value",
        "HOMEBOX_TOKEN": "your-value"
      }
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Configuration

Homebox 0.26 or newer — the actively maintained sysadminsmedia fork at homebox.software. This server speaks the unified entities API introduced in 0.26. Older instances use a different API (/items, /locations, /labels) and are rejected on the first tool call with a clear error rather than failing cryptically.

Variable	Description	Required
HOMEBOX_URL	Endpoint or connection string the server talks to.	Yes
HOMEBOX_TOKEN	Credential the server authenticates with.	Yes

Example prompts to try

“Use Homebox to Edit.”
“Use Homebox to Reporting.”
“Use Homebox to Attachments.”

Frequently asked questions

Homebox home inventory: search, intake, warranties, attachments, locations, tags, QR labels Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.

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