## Set up Databox MCP server

#### Prerequisites

- Databox account
- Databox [**API Key**](/docs/api/authentication#getting-an-api-key)


#### MCP Endpoint

Use the global Databox MCP endpoint: `https://mcp.databox.com/mcp`

No local installation required — the server is fully cloud-hosted.

#### Authentication

Databox MCP uses **API Key authentication**.

##### Option A — HTTP Header (recommended)

`{ "headers": { "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY" } }`

##### Option B — URL Query Parameter

`https://mcp.databox.com/mcp?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`

OAuth 2.0
Support for OAuth 2.0 authentication is planned for January 2026.

#### Permissions

Your API key inherits your Databox user permissions.
Admins can revoke keys at any time.

### Client Configuration

Claude (Web and Desktop)
1. Navigate to claude.ai or open Claude desktop app
2. Go to `Settings > Connectors > Add custom connector`
3. Configure the integration:
  * Name: Databox
  * URL: `https://mcp.databox.com/mcp?api_key=<apiKey>`
4. Start asking questions about your Databox data


Claude Code
Add to Claude config:


```
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "databox": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://mcp.databox.com/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}
```

Cursor
1. Open Cursor Settings at `Cursor > Settings… > Cursor Settings`
2. Navigate to `Tools & Integrations > New MCP Server`
3. Add this configuration to your `mcp.json`:



```
{  
  "mcpServers": {
    "Databox": {
      "url": "https://mcp.databox.com/mcp?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY",
      "transport": "streamable-http"
    }
  }
}
```

ChatGPT
**Best for:** Users who want to use Databox MCP with ChatGPT's developer mode.

Availability
MCP support in ChatGPT is only available through developer mode, which provides full Model Context Protocol client support for both read and write operations. OpenAI is working to expand MCP support beyond this beta preview mode, including availability for enterprise organizations.
Enable ChatGPT developer mode (if not already enabled).

Add a new MCP connector with the following configuration:

* Name: Databox
* URL: `https://mcp.databox.com/mcp?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`


Other MCP clients
For MCP-compatible clients:

1. Configure your client to connect to `https://mcp.databox.com/mcp`.
2. Choose an authentication method:
  - **Using headers (recommended):**
Add the `X-API-Key` header with your key.
  - **Using query parameters:**
Append `?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`
Example: `https://mcp.databox.com/mcp?api_key=YOUR_API_KEY`