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KeithNew Participant
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Can I curl Box to get a list of my files changed in the last hour

Hi, I am completely new to Box so please let me know if I am in the wrong place. I would like to be able to run a Curl command to pull a list of files modified in the last hour from my All Files view and it should look down through child folders. I found this: https://developer.box.com/reference/get-folders-id-items/ which is nearly there but it needs a Token. And when I look for how to create a token I see https://developer.box.com/guides/authentication/tokens/access-tokens/ but the example there dont show the -d values. I suspect I am on the wrong trail. Can What is the easiest way to create a token that I can use? Thanks

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scamero2New Participant
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Retrieving Folder ID based on path

I am trying to retrieve the Folder ID based on the path of the folder using Microsoft Power Automate. I don’t see a Power Automate Action that accomplishes this. I’m not a developer so I am looking for a simple way to retrieve this information using the Box API. Any ideas?

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mcannellaNew Participant
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How to find a freelance developer with Box API experience?

Hi Box Developer Community! My company is looking to engage a freelance developer to assist with an API integration between Box and our Salesforce CRM, as well as uploading files to Box via API. Our question is where to find developers that have experience with the Box API and are available for a short term project like ours. LinkedIn is our usual source but is not good at searching for experience with a particular software like Box. A colleague suggested Fiverr as a possible source for this specialized talent. Any ideas from this Box Dev community would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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RebateMateNew Participant
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Help needed Integrating Box with Memberspace

Can the Memberspace create account functionality duplicate with Box, so when users create a memberspace account on my website they also have created a Box account/login? Then when they click on the file request link on my website or a shared linked on my website they will be automatically redirected to Box and they will know its the same log in to use as memberspace (or will still be logged in via the redirect) This will allow my customers to freely upload, edit, view etc Documents that are specifically for them (hosted on Box) but only accessible through a Memberspace login.

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user72New Participant
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Box API support for PKCE?

The OAuth 2.1 “spec” simplifies some of the OAuth 2.0 specifications (e.g. eliminates those that are no longer considered secure, etc). One of the things OAuth 2.1 suggests is using PKCE even for Confidential (Server Side Clients). Here’s what OAuth 2.1 says, " PKCE is required for all OAuth clients using the authorization code flow" I don’t see any mention of PKCE in the Box documentation. Can you tell me if PKCE is being considered for future Box authentication?

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nobuhiro_yaneParticipating Frequently
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Is there any setting required to check the contents of a specific employee's folder instead of the contents of the service account?

Hello, this is Yane. My boss instructed me to use the BOX API to create a folder under a specific employee’s folder, and to create an application to check the contents of the folder. Is there any setting required to check the contents of a specific employee’s folder instead of the contents of the service account? Or should I just code in the API? Can you tell me please. I know that I can get the items in the service account folder by running the following python code. items = client.folder(folder_id=‘22222’).get_items() for items in items: print(f’{item.type.capitalize()} {item.id} is named “{item.name}”')

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user70New Participant
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Please enable it to use metadata queries.

Please enable it to use metadata queries. Metadata query is not currently available and the following error occurs. too_many_instances - Too many instances, and no supporting index available Can it be enabled?

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nobuhiro_yaneParticipating Frequently
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Number of API calls

Hello, this is Yane. Could you tell me about ① and ② below regarding the number of API calls? please. ①If the number of API calls exceeds the limit of 50000 times/month of the contracted plan (Business Plus), will it be impossible to call the API? Or is it possible to use it after charging? ②Also, from which screen should I check the number of API calls?

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phssakaigawaNew Participant
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Where Developer Sign Up Page?

I wanted to register for a developer account from the Box page (Creating Your Developer Account – Box Support), so I clicked on the Developer Sign Up Page (https://account.box.com/signup/developer) linked on that page. On the page after clicking, I couldn’t find the section that would allow me to become a Developer, and instead, the usual sign-up page for a regular account was displayed. I would like to develop and test Box applications, but it seems I cannot do that with a Personal account. Could you please provide guidance on how I can proceed with development? best.

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user711Known Participant
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How to save errors from bulk CLI command

Kindly I need to know how to save errors report coming from CLI bulk command to identify which entries that didn’t succeed How I can save these entries? Entry 130 ( id=351859192851 template-key=recordRetentionClassificationCreationDateTrigger data=retentionCode=PMDS-007 | Clinical Manufacturing and Distribution as-user=3875303392 ) failed with error: Unexpected API Response [400 Bad Request | 2papqzhh552766yi.0906f287fbb26895fb5fe968f7ebe8bbf] bad_request - Request contains invalid parameters. Entry 131 ( id=351859035675 template-key=recordRetentionClassificationCreationDateTrigger data=retentionCode=PMDS-007 | Clinical Manufacturing and Distribution as-user=3875303392 ) failed with error: Unexpected API Response [400 Bad Request | ea3opchh5527i4t7.014cfae7169598b3ae2af37e3bb7afeb1] bad_request - Request contains invalid parameters.

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user711Known Participant
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Does the latest Box CLI v3.9.1 have an issue executing bulk commands

Hi Team, The latest Box CLI v3.9.1 doesn’t recognize the file or folder id in CSV files, does anyone encounter the same issue.

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user67New Participant
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How to generate AUTHORIZATION_CODE commandline

Is there any way to generate AUTHORIZATION_CODE command line or its required manual browser integration all the time?

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nobuhiro_yaneParticipating Frequently
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created a folder using the BOX API. However, I can't find the folder created in all files on the browser.

Hello, this is Yane I created a folder using the BOX API. However, I can’t find the folder created in all files on the browser. You can find the created folder by searching the folder with BOX API. Why can’t I see the folder I created in all files on my browser? code: from boxsdk import Client from boxsdk import CCGAuth # Arguments fetched from the BOX management screen CLIENT_ID = ‘aaaaaaaaaaaaaa’ CLIENT_SECRET = ‘dddddddddd’ # client secret code’ ENTERPRISE_ID = ‘cccccccccccccc’ auth = CCGAuth( client_id=CLIENT_ID, client_secret=CLIENT_SECRET, enterprise_id=ENTERPRISE_ID ) client = Client(auth) print(f’Id of the authenticated user is: {client.user().get().id}‘) subfolder = client.folder(‘0’).create_subfolder(‘My Stuff’) print(f’Created subfolder with ID {subfolder.id}’) list items in folder items = client.folder(folder_id=‘0’).get_items() for items in items: print(f’{item.type.capitalize()} , {item.name}"') result: Id of the authenticated user is: 27822023285 All Files Folder , My St

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user63New Participant
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A bug in API testing

While testing the API request for updating a phone number using the endpoint https://api.box.com/2.0/users/{=[NODE_INPUT]} , \we discovered an unexpected issue. After making a PUT request to the specified endpoint, we have not yet received a response. We are still waiting for its response.

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manuvkumarNew Participant
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App enablement is in pending state?

I have requested for enablement of API. But it is still in pending state.

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adamhavasNew Participant
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Any API/SDK access to Canvas and/or Relay?

Hello, Are there any endpoints via REST API or SDK for access to Box Relay and Box Canvas? I’ve seen the REST API for workflows, but it seems pretty limited. I’m interested more in admin reporting, like how many workflows are in use, how often they’re triggered, who’s triggering them, etc. With Canvas, I’m interested in similar stats as Relay. Any ideas are welcome. Thanks.

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dmj BoxNew Participant
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Let's talk about UI Elements!

Hi there! Do you use UI Elements? If so, we would like to talk to you! Your feedback will be incredibly helpful to the Product team and will help influence the future of UI Elements. Please sign up here to talk to the Box team

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user57Participating Frequently
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400 Bad Request While downloading the file using java

I am using this java code to download the file BoxFile file = new BoxFile(api, “1233071276329”); BoxFile.Info info = file.getInfo(); FileOutputStream stream = new FileOutputStream(info.getName()); file.download(stream); stream.close(); but I am getting this {“error”:“unauthorized_client”,“error_description”:“The "box_subject_type" value is unauthorized for this client_id”} could anyone please help me.

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VigoNew Participant
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Help Integrating Box, File Request feature with wordpress users? Happy to pay!

Hi There I am creating a wordpress site, where my students will be able to upload files on individual topics. File request features allows me, where I can create individual links / folder for specific topics Now the issue is that, they have to add their name, email addresses (i know you can remove it) again. Will it be possible to integrate this with WordPress username or profile, so that they don’t have to add their details again? I am happy to pay if someone can help me. Thanks

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shurrey BoxHead of Developer Relations
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August Leaderboard Contest!

Hello all, In celebration of our new Community home, we are doing a contest. Whoever is in the top 3 of the August Leaderboard at the end of the month will get Boxdev swag! All you have to do to earn points is interact with the community. Posts, replies, and correct answers all earn major points! So really, have fun, enjoy the community, and get to know your fellow developers, and you might just end up with a T-shirt or hat at the end of the month!

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user49New Participant
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Files listing api call

Hi Support, I was looking for an API call to list all items in a folder including files inside the children and sub-children folders. I checked the https://developer.box.com/reference/get-folders-id-items/ API call, but it lists only files and folders inside that exact folder rather than child folders. I am looking forward to the community response.

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user51New Participant
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Unity Webgl issue for upload file

Have used the upload API endpoint, and it works in the unity editor, but once build to webgl, the same API shows error 403 forbidden error. looking for a solution. thanks in advance

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normanmadridNew Participant
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Upload to Box folder without DL

Is there a way to upload a file to box from an URL, for example “www.example.com/somefile.pdf” without downloading the actual file via API?

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JimmyNew Participant
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Public Key help

My public key is not found on my configuration page please advise

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user46New Participant
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API to remove specific user share with a specific file

Hi, Is there any API that can remove specific user share from a specific file? I saw there is an API to remove a collaborator in general from the account, and i saw i can remove shared link like public or domain links, but I just want to remove specific user I shared with him the file from the specific file I shared with him. Thanks for the help.

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