About Dropbox
Dropbox is an MCP server in the Productivity category: dropbox MCP (Model Context Protocol) server for AI assistants to interact with Dropbox.
Install
claude mcp add dropbox -- npx -y @fm-phibia/dropbox-mcpnpx -y @fm-phibia/dropbox-mcpThis server has no ConduID identity, so agent calls to it are not receipted. Pin the version you install and review the source before granting it credentials.
Tools (5)
dropbox_create_folderCreate a new folder in Dropbox at a specified path. Returns folder metadata. Use to organize files or set up directory structures.
Parameters not published.
dropbox_downloadDownload a file from Dropbox and return its content as text plus metadata (size, type, modified date). Use to retrieve file contents for processing or inspection.
Parameters not published.
dropbox_get_metadataGet detailed metadata for a file or folder: size, modified date, ID, sharing status, and revision info. Use before downloading or modifying to inspect properties.
Parameters not published.
dropbox_list_folderList files and folders in a Dropbox directory. Returns names, types, sizes, and modification dates. Use when browsing folder contents or checking what's stored at a path.
Parameters not published.
dropbox_searchSearch Dropbox for files and folders by name or content. Returns matching paths, file types, and metadata. Use when you need to find a file without knowing its exact location.
Parameters not published.
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README
mcp-dropbox
Dropbox MCP Pack — wraps the Dropbox API v2
Part of Pipeworx — an MCP gateway connecting AI agents to 250+ live data sources.
Tools
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
dropbox_list_folder |
List files and folders in a Dropbox directory. Returns names, types, sizes, and modification dates. Use when browsing folder contents or checking what's stored at a path. |
dropbox_search |
Search Dropbox for files and folders by name or content. Returns matching paths, file types, and metadata. Use when you need to find a file without knowing its exact location. |
dropbox_get_metadata |
Get detailed metadata for a file or folder: size, modified date, ID, sharing status, and revision info. Use before downloading or modifying to inspect properties. |
dropbox_download |
Download a file from Dropbox and return its content as text plus metadata (size, type, modified date). Use to retrieve file contents for processing or inspection. |
dropbox_create_folder |
Create a new folder in Dropbox at a specified path. Returns folder metadata. Use to organize files or set up directory structures. |
Quick Start
Add to your MCP client (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.):
{
"mcpServers": {
"dropbox": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/dropbox/mcp"
}
}
}
Or connect to the full Pipeworx gateway for access to all 250+ data sources:
{
"mcpServers": {
"pipeworx": {
"url": "https://gateway.pipeworx.io/mcp"
}
}
}
Using with ask_pipeworx
Instead of calling tools directly, you can ask questions in plain English:
ask_pipeworx({ question: "your question about Dropbox data" })
The gateway picks the right tool and fills the arguments automatically.
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License
MIT
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