# Dropbox — MCP server on mcp.ai
> Dropbox is a cloud storage service offering file syncing, sharing, and collaboration across devices with version control and robust integrations

By: mcp.ai · official
Page: https://mcp.ai/dropbox

## Connect (MCP protocol)
Remote MCP endpoint (HTTP, streamable): https://api.mcp.ai/p_dropbox?ms=1781542320000
Add it as a custom/remote MCP connector, then authenticate when prompted.

## REST API (no MCP client required)
Every tool is also a REST endpoint, authed with a workspace API key.
Discover: GET https://api.mcp.ai/api/dropbox/_endpoints   # public; lists every endpoint
Call:     POST https://api.mcp.ai/api/dropbox/<endpoint>
  Authorization: Bearer sk_live_…   # create one at https://mcp.ai/settings/api-keys
  Content-Type: application/json
  Body: { …args }   →   { "ok": true, "tool": "<id>", "result": { … } }

## Developer docs
How to use (MCP or REST), markdown: https://mcp.ai/dropbox/skill.md
Postman collection (v2.1): https://mcp.ai/dropbox/postman.json

## Tools
- dropbox_create_file_request(open?: boolean, title: string, deadline?: object, destination: string) — Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
- dropbox_create_folder(path: string, autorename?: boolean) — Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
- dropbox_create_paper(path: string, content: string, import_format?: string) — Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
- dropbox_delete_file_or_folder(path: string) — Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
- dropbox_get_about_me() — Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
- dropbox_list_files_in_folder(path?: string, limit?: integer, recursive?: boolean, include_deleted?: boolean, include_media_info?: boolean, include_non_downloadable_files?: boolean) — Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
- dropbox_list_folders(path?: string, limit?: integer, recursive?: boolean, include_deleted?: boolean) — Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
- dropbox_move_file_or_folder(to_path: string, from_path: string, autorename?: boolean, allow_shared_folder?: boolean, allow_ownership_transfer?: boolean) — Move file or folder
- dropbox_read_file(path: string) — Downloads a file from the specified dropbox path, requiring `files.content.read` scope.
- dropbox_search_file_or_folder(query: string, options?: object) — Tool to search for files and folders in dropbox. use when you need to find an item by name or content, optionally within a specific path or with other filters, and paginate through results. example: s
- dropbox_upload_file(mode?: string, mute?: boolean, path: string, content: object, autorename?: boolean, strict_conflict?: boolean) — Uploads a file to a specified path in the user's dropbox, with options for handling existing files.

## Links
Docs: https://mcp.ai/docs/mcps/dropbox
Website: https://mcp.ai/mcps/dropbox