Box

Box is a cloud-based content management and file-sharing platform that enables businesses to securely store, access, and collaborate on files from anywhere.

How to Integrate Box with ZBrain Flow

To integrate Box with ZBrain Flow:

1. Click the ‘+’ button in ZBrain Flow.

2. In the search bar, type "Box" and select it from the available options.

3. Select an available action to begin the setup process.

How to Connect Box to ZBrain Flow

To establish a connection between Box and ZBrain Flow:

1. Enter a connection name – Provide a name for the connection to identify it easily.

2. Click ‘Connect’ – Authenticate and authorize ZBrain Flow to access your Box account.

3. Log in to Box – A new window will prompt you to log in to your Box account.

4. Grant permissions – Approve the required permissions to enable integration.

5. Save the Connection – Click ‘Save’ to finalize the setup and begin using Box actions within ZBrain Flow.

Once connected, ZBrain Flow can interact with Box to retrieve files, execute operations, and automate workflows.

Actions Available in ZBrain Flow

1. Custom API Call

The Custom API Call feature enables users to interact with the Box API, allowing them to perform various actions such as retrieving file details, uploading documents, managing folders, and automating processes.

Configuration Steps:

1. Select an Existing Connection or Create a New One: Choose an existing connection or establish a new one following the steps above.

2. Enter the URL – Specify the API endpoint relevant to the action you want to perform. Example:

   • https://api.box.com/2.0/files/{file_id} (for retrieving file details)

   • https://api.box.com/2.0/folders/{folder_id} (for managing folders)

3. Select the HTTP Method – Choose the request type that aligns with your action:

   • GET – Retrieve file or folder details.

   • POST – Upload new files or create folders.

   • PATCH – Modify file metadata or update folder permissions.

   • PUT – Replace existing content in a file.

   • DELETE – Remove a file or folder permanently.

   • HEAD – Fetch response headers only without retrieving the actual data.

4. Add Headers – Define any additional headers required for the API request. Authorization headers are automatically injected. Click ‘+ Add Item’ to include more headers.

5. Add Query Parameters: Customize API requests with query parameters to filter results or specify additional options. Click ‘+ Add Item’ to add more parameters.

6. Enter JSON Body – Provide structured request data in JSON format.

7. Set Timeout (in Seconds): Define the request timeout duration to prevent long-running API calls from stalling the process.

Note: Click ‘f’ to insert dynamic values for flexible configurations.