How to Install Dropbox MCP in OpenAI Agents SDK
Official Dropbox integration — manage files, folders, and shared links inside AI workflows
What Dropbox MCP does
The official Dropbox MCP server gives AI agents access to your Dropbox workspace. It can locate files, generate shared links, sync folders, and automate document workflows. Features: - Browse and search Dropbox folders and files - Create secure shared links and access controls - Upload, download, rename, and delete files - Manage folder sharing and permissions - Inspect file metadata and revisions - Work with Paper docs and comments - Sync content into AI-generated reports Dropbox MCP is perfect for knowledge workers who want AI to act on shared documents and file storage.
Installation steps
- 1Install: pip install openai-agents
- 2Copy the snippet below into your agent code
- 3Replace placeholder env values with your real keys
- 4Pass mcp_servers=[mcp_server] to your Agent()
Python snippet
from agents import Agent
from agents.mcp import MCPServerStdio
mcp_server = MCPServerStdio(
command="npx",
args=["-y", "@dropbox/mcp"],
env={
"DROPBOX_ACCESS_TOKEN": "sl.A...",
},
)
agent = Agent(
name="My Agent",
model="gpt-4o",
mcp_servers=[mcp_server],
)Install in other clients
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