Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - dbx-mcp-server

Q: What is the dbx-mcp-server? A: The dbx-mcp-server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that integrates Dropbox with AI Agents, allowing them to access, manage, and utilize your Dropbox files.

Q: What is MCP? A: MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It’s an open standard that defines how applications provide context to Large Language Models (LLMs).

Q: Is the dbx-mcp-server affiliated with Dropbox? A: No, this project is an independent integration and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dropbox. It uses Dropbox’s public API.

Q: What are the key features of the dbx-mcp-server? A: Key features include file operations (list, upload, download, delete, create, copy, move), metadata and search capabilities, and account operations.

Q: What tools are available in the dbx-mcp-server? A: Available tools include list_files, upload_file, download_file, safe_delete_item, create_folder, copy_item, move_item, get_file_metadata, search_file_db, get_sharing_link, and get_file_content.

Q: What environment variables are required? A: Required environment variables include DROPBOX_APP_KEY, DROPBOX_APP_SECRET, DROPBOX_REDIRECT_URI, and TOKEN_ENCRYPTION_KEY.

Q: How do I install the dbx-mcp-server? A: Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, build the project with npm run build, and run the setup script with npm run setup.

Q: How do I configure my MCP client to use the dbx-mcp-server? A: Add the server configuration to your MCP settings file, specifying the command and arguments to run the server.

Q: How does authentication work? A: The server uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE for secure authentication with Dropbox.

Q: What permissions are required for the Dropbox app? A: Required permissions include files.metadata.read, files.content.read, files.content.write, sharing.write, and account_info.read.

Q: How do I run the tests? A: Run the test suite using npm test.

Q: What is UBOS? A: UBOS is a full-stack AI Agent Development Platform focused on bringing AI Agents to every business department. It helps you orchestrate AI Agents, connect them with your enterprise data, build custom AI Agents with your LLM model, and create Multi-Agent Systems.

Q: How does the dbx-mcp-server integrate with UBOS? A: The dbx-mcp-server seamlessly integrates with the UBOS platform, allowing you to easily connect AI Agents to your Dropbox account and leverage its functionalities within UBOS workflows.