mcp-dropbox
Provides tools for listing folder contents, searching files, retrieving metadata, downloading file content, and creating folders in Dropbox.
Click on "Install Server".
Wait a few minutes for the server to deploy. Once ready, it will show a "Started" state.
In the chat, type
@followed by the MCP server name and your instructions, e.g., "@mcp-dropboxlist files in my Dropbox root folder"
That's it! The server will respond to your query, and you can continue using it as needed.
Here is a step-by-step guide with screenshots.
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 |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 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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