dbx-mcp-server

@Albiemark

About dbx-mcp-server

working Dropbox MCP server for cursor .47 using simple variable and a simple wrapper

Config

Add this server to your MCP-compatible client using the configuration below.

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

Tools

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Overview

What is dbx-mcp-server?

dbx-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides integration with Dropbox, allowing MCP-compatible clients to interact with Dropbox through a set of tools. It is an independent integration using Dropbox's public API and is not affiliated with Dropbox.

How to use dbx-mcp-server?

Clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build. Register a Dropbox app and run npm run setup to configure authentication. Add the server to your MCP settings file under mcpServers with the command node and args pointing to the built index.js.

Key features of dbx-mcp-server

List, upload, download, and delete files
Create folders, copy and move items
Search files and folders
Create sharing links
Get file metadata and account information
OAuth 2.0 with PKCE authentication

Use cases of dbx-mcp-server

Manage Dropbox files and folders from an AI assistant
Automate file uploads and downloads within MCP workflows
Search Dropbox for files matching specific queries
Generate sharing links from a chat interface

FAQ from dbx-mcp-server

What tools does dbx-mcp-server provide?

It provides file operations (list, upload, download, delete, create folder, copy, move), metadata/search (get metadata, search, sharing link, get content), and account info.

How is authentication handled?

The server uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. Required environment variables include DROPBOX_APP_KEY, DROPBOX_APP_SECRET, DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI, and TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js, TypeScript, Model Context Protocol SDK, Dropbox SDK v10.34.0, and Dropbox API v2.

Where is data stored?

Tokens are encrypted locally using a provided encryption key. All file data is stored in Dropbox via its API; no data is stored by the server beyond the encrypted token.

Does the server support any transport besides stdio?

The README only shows configuration for stdio via command and args in MCP settings. No other transport is mentioned.

Frequently asked questions

What tools does dbx-mcp-server provide?

It provides file operations (list, upload, download, delete, create folder, copy, move), metadata/search (get metadata, search, sharing link, get content), and account info.

How is authentication handled?

The server uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. Required environment variables include `DROPBOX_APP_KEY`, `DROPBOX_APP_SECRET`, `DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI`, and `TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY`.

What are the runtime dependencies?

Node.js, TypeScript, Model Context Protocol SDK, Dropbox SDK v10.34.0, and Dropbox API v2.

Where is data stored?

Tokens are encrypted locally using a provided encryption key. All file data is stored in Dropbox via its API; no data is stored by the server beyond the encrypted token.

Does the server support any transport besides stdio?

The README only shows configuration for stdio via `command` and `args` in MCP settings. No other transport is mentioned.

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