How to connect a Dropbox MCP with Codex (4 steps)

Merge provides an integration platform that facilitates the connection of Dropbox with AI tools like Codex through the Merge Agent Handler and CLI, enabling users to execute coding tasks directly on real data files stored in Dropbox. This setup allows Codex to generate accurate code by accessing the actual folder structures, file metadata, and document specifications, thereby improving the reliability of parser, sync, and batch-processing tasks. The integration process involves installing the Merge CLI, configuring authentication, and setting up the project's AGENTS.md file to guide Codex in using the Dropbox API. It emphasizes the importance of real data access to prevent errors stemming from incomplete descriptions and highlights the security benefits of scoped access, credential management, and full audit logging. Merge Agent Handler supports employee use by offering centralized provisioning and access control, ensuring secure and governed interactions with Dropbox data within organizational contexts.