Reads
Answer straight away. Nothing changes.
- Bounded metadata, listings and search
- Revision-bound supported text downloads
Workspace · MCP server
Dropbox MCP server
Read the Dropbox folder your client approves.
MegaMCP is a hosted Dropbox MCP server that lets Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor read files in one selected folder. It's read-only: your AI reports and analyzes, and never changes anything in Dropbox.
Rolling outBuilt, and switching on as approvals land.What this meansRolling out means the code is built and the platform is still approving MegaMCP's app: Google, Meta, Microsoft and the one-click ad-platform sign-ins switch on as each approval lands.
- Tools
- 4 reads (read-only)
- Works with
- Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, Claude Code and VS Code
- Price
- Free to read
Dropbox4 reads · read-onlyMegaMCPApproval gate
- Claude
- ChatGPT
- Cursor
Live demo
Watch it work on Dropbox
Ask in plain English. Your AI reads Dropbox with real MegaMCP tools and answers with the numbers. The connection is read-only, so nothing in Dropbox can change.
Tools in this example
dropbox_search_filesReads live datadropbox_read_text_fileReads live data
- You
Search this client folder for the brand notes and read them.
- Claude
dropbox_search_filesDonebranddropbox_read_text_fileDonebrand-notes.mdFound two matching files. Here's what's in the folder:
File Modified Size brand-notes.md Oct 3 6 KB tone-of-voice.txt Sep 18 3 KB taglines.csv Sep 2 1 KB
What your AI can do
Dropbox MCP tools
Inspect and search one selected folder, then read supported text files using exact file revisions. This list comes straight from the running product: 4 read tools and 0 write tools.
4 tools
No changes
Read-only by design.
The Dropbox connection has no write tools, so your AI can read and report but can't change anything in Dropbox.
Dropbox guardrail
Tools stay inside the selected folder. File mutations are unavailable; Dropbox rename lacks the required atomic revision condition.
Plus encrypted credentials, access limited to the accounts you switch on, and the flight recorder on every connection.
All 4 Dropbox tools4 reads, read-only · straight from the running product
| What it does | Tool id | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Inspect client file | dropbox_get_file | Read |
| List client folder | dropbox_list_files | Read |
| Search client filenames | dropbox_search_files | Read |
| Read client text file | dropbox_read_text_file | Read |
Example prompts
Dropbox MCP prompts
Paste any of these into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor once Dropbox is connected.
“List files in this enabled folder.”
“Search this client folder for the report.”
“Read this Markdown document.”
“Inspect this file's revision and size.”
“Read this text file and pull out the action items.”
“List the files in the client folder.”
“Search for the brand guidelines document.”
“Read this CSV and total the budget column.”
Setup
Dropbox MCP setup in 3 steps
About two minutes for Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor. Nothing to install.
Connect Dropbox
Start a free workspace and open Connections. Operator-configured Dropbox OAuth supports real refresh tokens. An authorized temporary token can also be entered for a one-hour beta session.
Add MegaMCP to your AI app
Every app uses the same server URL.
MCP server URLhttps://megamcp.com/api/mcpAsk in plain English
Try “List files in this enabled folder.” Reports answer straight away. Anything that changes Dropbox comes back as a plan for you to approve.
Safety
Look, don't touch.
The Dropbox connection reads and reports. It can't change a thing.
Read-only by design
The Dropbox connection has no write tools. Your AI can read and report, and nothing in Dropbox can change.
Read-only connection0 write tools availableDropboxApproved
A diff first
Every plan lists each change with its before and after values, so you see exactly what will move before it does.
Plan previewDropbox1 change
- Change: Value
BeforeAfter - Check passed: Checked again right before it applies
Only what you switch on
Your AI sees only the Dropbox accounts you enable, and members limited to certain clients only see those clients. Credentials are encrypted at rest.
Credentials encryptedAES-256-GCM, bound to the connectionNever used to train AI modelsApproved
Receipts for everything
Platform checks stop stale edits, and the flight recorder logs every tool call, plan and approval, with who did it and from which AI app.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 09:14 | dropbox_get_file |
| 09:15 | Answered in chat |
| 09:16 | Nothing changed |
FAQ
Dropbox MCP server questions
Is there an official Dropbox MCP server?
Yes. As of October 2026, Dropbox offers a remote MCP server in beta. MegaMCP's Dropbox connection is read-only and stays inside the one folder you select for a client.
What is a Dropbox MCP server?
An MCP (Model Context Protocol) server lets AI assistants such as Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor use Dropbox through tools. MegaMCP's hosted Dropbox MCP server gives your assistant 4 read tools for files in one selected folder.
Does the Dropbox MCP server work with ChatGPT?
Yes. MegaMCP is a remote MCP server with OAuth sign-in, so one URL works in ChatGPT (as an app, with developer mode on), Claude (as a custom connector), Cursor, Claude Code and VS Code. Your AI app's own plan decides whether it can add custom MCP servers.
Can it make changes to my Dropbox account?
No. MegaMCP's Dropbox connection is read-only: it has no write tools, so your AI can report and analyze but can't change anything in Dropbox. Tools stay inside the selected folder. File mutations are unavailable; Dropbox rename lacks the required atomic revision condition.
How do I connect Dropbox to Claude or ChatGPT?
Operator-configured Dropbox OAuth supports real refresh tokens. An authorized temporary token can also be entered for a one-hour beta session. Prefer a dedicated App Folder application; new accounts start disabled.
What does the Dropbox MCP server cost?
Reading Dropbox is free on MegaMCP's Free plan (100 reads a day, no card). Paid plans, from $19/month after a 5-day free trial, remove the daily limit, with unlimited runs and no credits. MegaMCP adds no markup: any subscription or API usage with the vendor stays between you and them.
Is my Dropbox data safe?
Your Dropbox credentials are encrypted at rest (AES-256-GCM) and bound to their connection, and MegaMCP never trains AI models on your data. Your AI only sees the accounts you switch on, members limited to certain clients only see those clients, and every tool call lands in the flight recorder.
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