What actions can I run in Box?

148 actions are available, including "Download File", "Download Zip Archive", and "Find File for Shared Link", and more. Run them from any trigger in your automation stack — map fields once and they execute automatically.

Do I need to write code to automate this?

No. Most automations are built visually on the canvas by picking triggers, actions, and mapping fields. You can add custom JavaScript with Functions when advanced logic is needed — but it is never required.

Is the integration secure?

Yes. Connections are authenticated per account, credentials are encrypted at rest, and you can enforce approvals and team-level access controls on any automation.

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Watch Admin Log EventsPolls the enterprise admin event log (stream_type=admin_logs) for new events, optionally filtered by event type. Requires an enterprise-admin-scoped connection.
Watch Box WebhookTriggers instantly when Box delivers a webhook event for the file or folder configured in the trigger folder.
Download FileDownloads the binary content of a file.
Download Zip ArchiveDownloads the binary content of a zip archive.
Find File for Shared LinkResolves a shared link URL to its file.
Find Folder for Shared LinkResolves a shared link URL to its folder.
Find Metadata Template by Instance IDFinds the metadata template a specific metadata instance was created from, by that instance's ID.
Get a GroupReturns the details of a single group.
Get a Group MembershipReturns a single user's role and status within a group.
Get a UserReturns the profile of a single user.
Get a User's AvatarReturns the binary image data of a managed user's profile picture.
Get Box Sign Request by IDRetrieves a specific Box Sign request by its ID.
Get Box Sign Template by IDRetrieves a specific Box Sign template by its ID.
Get CollaborationReturns the details of a single collaboration.
Get Collection by IDReturns the name and type of a single collection, such as Favorites.
Get CommentRetrieves a specific comment by ID.
Get File InformationReturns a file's metadata, including its name, size, and parent folder.
Get File RequestReturns the title, status, and destination folder of a file request page.
Get File ThumbnailReturns a rendered thumbnail image of a file in the requested format.
Get File VersionReturns the metadata of one specific older version of a file.
Get Folder InformationReturns a folder's metadata, including its name, parent, and item count.
Get Metadata Instance on FileReturns the current field values of a metadata template applied to a file.
Get Metadata Instance on FolderReturns the current field values of a metadata template applied to a folder.
Get Metadata Template by IDReturns the field definitions of a metadata template identified by its opaque ID.
Get Metadata Template by NameReturns the field definitions of a metadata template identified by its scope and key.
Get Shared Link for FileReturns the URL, access level, and permissions of a file's shared link.
Get Shared Link for FolderReturns the URL, access level, and permissions of a folder's shared link.
Get TaskRetrieves a specific task by ID.
Get Task AssignmentRetrieves a specific task assignment by ID.
Get the Current UserReturns the profile of the user whose access token is making the request.
Get Trashed FileReturns the metadata of a file currently sitting in the trash.
Get Trashed FolderReturns the metadata of a folder currently sitting in the trash.
Get Trashed Web LinkReturns the metadata of a web link currently sitting in the trash.
Get Upload SessionReturns the status and remaining parts of an open upload session.
Get User Invite StatusReturns whether an invited user has accepted the invitation.
Get Watermark For FolderReturns whether a folder has a watermark applied and when it was set.
Get Watermark On FileReturns whether a file has a watermark applied and when it was set.
Get WebhookReturns the configuration of a single webhook.
Get Web LinkReturns a single bookmarked URL and the folder that holds it.
Get Zip Download StatusReturns the current state and progress of a zip download job.
List All CollectionsRetrieves a list of all collections.
List All File VersionsRetrieves a list of all file versions.
List All Global Metadata TemplatesRetrieves the full list of Box-provided global metadata templates available to every enterprise.
List All Metadata Templates for EnterpriseRetrieves the full list of custom metadata templates defined for this enterprise.
List All WebhooksRetrieves a list of all webhooks.
List a User's GroupsRetrieves a list of a user's group memberships.
List Box Sign RequestsReturns all Box Sign requests for the authenticated user.
List Box Sign TemplatesReturns all Box Sign templates available to the authenticated user.
List Collection ItemsRetrieves a list of collection items.
List Enterprise GroupsRetrieves a list of groups in the enterprise.
List Enterprise UsersRetrieves a list of enterprise users.
List File CollaborationsRetrieves a list of file collaborations.
List File CommentsReturns all comments posted on a specific file.
List Folder CollaborationsRetrieves a list of folder collaborations.
List Folder LocksRetrieves a list of folder locks.
List Group CollaborationsRetrieves a list of group collaborations.
List Group MembersRetrieves a list of members of a group.
List Items in FolderRetrieves a list of items in folder.
List Metadata Instances on FileRetrieves every metadata instance currently applied to a file.
List Metadata Instances on FolderRetrieves every metadata instance currently applied to a folder.
List PartsRetrieves a list of parts.
List Pending CollaborationsRetrieves a list of pending collaborations.
List Recently Accessed ItemsRetrieves a list of recently accessed items.
List Task AssignmentsReturns all assignments for a specific task.
List Tasks on FileReturns all tasks associated with a specific file.
List Trashed ItemsRetrieves a list of trashed items.
List User and Enterprise EventsRetrieves a list of user and enterprise events.
Search for ContentSearches file and folder content and metadata across Box.
Add a User to a GroupCreates a membership that adds a user to a group.
Add or Update a User's AvatarUploads or replaces a user's profile picture.
Add Shared Link to FileCreates a public or company-scoped link to a file.
Add Shared Link to FolderCreates a public or company-scoped link to a folder.
Apply Watermark To FileOverlays a visual watermark on a file's previews.
Apply Watermark To FolderOverlays a visual watermark on a folder's previews.
Assign TaskAssigns a task to a user.
Cancel Box Sign RequestCancels an existing Box Sign request.
Commit Upload SessionAssembles the uploaded parts into the final file.
Copy FileCopies a file to another folder in Box.
Copy File RequestDuplicates a file request onto a different folder.
Copy FolderCopies a folder to another location in Box.
Create a GroupCreates a new group in the enterprise.
Create a UserCreates a new managed user in the enterprise.
Create Box Sign RequestCreates a new Box Sign request with specified signers and source files.
Create CollaborationInvites a user or group to collaborate on an item.
Create CommentPosts a new comment on a file, folder, or other item.
Create FolderCreates a new folder in Box.
Create Folder LockLocks a folder to prevent it from being moved or deleted.
Create Metadata Instance on FileApplies a metadata template's values to a file.
Create Metadata Instance on FolderApplies a metadata template's values to a folder.
Create Metadata TemplateDefines a new custom metadata template schema for the enterprise.
Create TaskCreates a new task on a file.
Create Upload SessionStarts a chunked upload session for a new file.
Create Upload Session for Existing FileStarts a chunked upload session for a new version of an existing file.
Create User InviteInvites an external user to become a collaborator in the enterprise.
Create Web LinkSaves a URL as a bookmark inside a folder.
Create Zip DownloadBundles multiple files and folders into a downloadable zip archive.
Delete a UserDeletes a managed user from the enterprise.
Delete a User's AvatarRemoves a managed user's profile picture.
Delete FileMoves a file to the trash, from which it can still be restored or permanently erased.
Delete File RequestRemoves a file request page from Box.
Delete FolderMoves a folder to the trash, from which it can still be restored or permanently erased.
Delete Folder LockReleases a lock that prevented a folder from being moved or deleted.
Make an API CallPerforms an arbitrary authorized API call.
Permanently Remove FileErases a trashed file beyond recovery.
Permanently Remove FolderErases a trashed folder beyond recovery.
Permanently Remove Web LinkErases a trashed web link beyond recovery.
Promote File VersionMakes an older file version the current version.
Query Files/Folders by MetadataFinds files and folders whose metadata matches a filter query.
Remove a GroupDeletes a group from the enterprise.
Remove a User from a GroupDeletes a membership, removing a user from a group.
Remove CollaborationRemoves a collaborator's access to an item.
Remove CommentPermanently deletes a comment from an item.
Remove File VersionPermanently deletes a specific older version of a file.
Remove Metadata Instance from FileDetaches an applied metadata template's values from a file.
Remove Metadata Instance from FolderDetaches an applied metadata template's values from a folder.
Remove Metadata TemplateDeletes a metadata template schema and any instances built from it.
Remove Shared Link from FileDisables the public link on a file.
Remove Shared Link from FolderDisables the public link on a folder.
Remove TaskPermanently deletes a task.
Remove Upload SessionCancels a chunked upload session, discarding any uploaded parts.
Remove Watermark From FileRemoves the visual watermark overlay from a file's previews.
Remove Watermark From FolderRemoves the visual watermark overlay from a folder's previews.
Remove Web LinkDeletes a bookmarked web link from Box.
Resend Box Sign RequestResends a Box Sign request to the signers.
Restore FileRestores a file out of the trash.
Restore File VersionRecovers a deleted older version of a file.
Restore FolderRestores a folder out of the trash.
Restore Web LinkRecovers a deleted web link out of the trash.
Transfer Owned FoldersTransfers a departing user's owned folders to another user.
Unassign TaskRemoves a task assignment from a user.
Update a GroupUpdates a group's name or settings.
Update a Group MembershipChanges a user's role within a group.
Update a UserUpdates a managed user's profile fields.
Update CollaborationUpdates a collaborator's role on an item.
Update CommentUpdates the text of an existing comment.
Update FileUpdates a file's name, description, or parent folder.
Update File RequestChanges a file request's title, description, or status.
Update FolderUpdates a folder's name, description, or parent.
Update Metadata Instance on FileChanges the values of a metadata template already applied to a file.
Update Metadata Instance on FolderChanges the values of a metadata template already applied to a folder.
Update Metadata TemplateAdds, removes, or reorders fields on a metadata template schema.
Update Shared Link on FileChanges the access level, password, or expiration of a file's shared link.
Update Shared Link on FolderChanges the access level, password, or expiration of a folder's shared link.
Update TaskUpdates the message, action, or due date of an existing task.
Update Task AssignmentUpdates a task assignment message or resolution state.
Update WebhookUpdates the target URL or triggers of a webhook.
Update Web LinkChanges a web link's URL, name, or description.
Upload FileUploads a new file's content to Box.
Upload File VersionUploads a new version of an existing file's content.
Upload Part of FileUploads a byte-range chunk of a file to an open upload session.

When to use Box

Common scenarios where Box automation saves time and reduces manual work.

React to "Watch Admin Log Events" in Box in real time: route the event into CRM, chat, ticketing, or any connected service.
Use "Download Zip Archive" as an automated action in Box so records stay consistent whenever something changes elsewhere in your stack.
Layer "Download File" from Box with filters, transforms, and AI steps to build automations that match your exact business logic.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about automating Box in your workflows.

Box has 2 triggers, including "Watch Admin Log Events" and "Watch Box Webhook". Use them to start workflows the moment Box events fire — no polling required.

Box Integrations

When to use Box

Frequently asked questions

Box Integrations

When to use Box

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Box Integrations

Box triggers and actions

When to use Box

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Box support?

What actions can I run in Box?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Box Integrations

Box triggers and actions

When to use Box

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Frequently asked questions

What triggers does Box support?

What actions can I run in Box?

Do I need to write code to automate this?

Is the integration secure?

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Connect Box to any app in workflows

Connect Box to any app in workflows