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Box

Prefer guided AI setup?

Instead of following these steps manually, you can use the AI Credential Assistant — describe what you want to connect and the AI will walk you through the setup step by step, tailored to your account.

Overview​

Box is an enterprise cloud content management and file sharing platform. Connect your Box account to automate file operations, collaboration workflows, and content management.

Authentication Type​

OAuth2

Setup Instructions​

Step 1: Create a Box Developer Account​

  1. Go to Box Developers
  2. Sign in with your Box account or create a new one
  3. Access the Developer Console

Step 2: Create a Custom App​

  1. Click Create New App
  2. Select Custom App
  3. Choose User Authentication (OAuth 2.0)
  4. Enter an app name and click Create App

Step 3: Configure OAuth Settings​

  1. Go to your app's Configuration tab
  2. Under OAuth 2.0 Credentials, copy your Client ID and Client Secret
  3. Add the Nirvai OAuth callback URL to Redirect URIs
  4. Enable the necessary Application Scopes

Step 4: Connect in Nirvai​

  1. Add a new Box credential in Nirvai
  2. Click Connect to authorize access
  3. Log in to your Box account when prompted

Common Use Cases​

  • Upload and download files
  • Create and manage folders
  • Share files and folders
  • Search content
  • Manage file metadata
  • Automate file workflows

API Documentation​

Box API Documentation

Next Steps​

Got your credential? Connect it to an agent

Use the AI Tool Creator to turn this credential into agent-callable tools. Describe what your agent should be able to do and the AI investigates the API, configures the endpoints, and gives you a reviewable toolkit before saving anything.