# How to integrate Dropbox MCP with Google ADK

```json
{
  "title": "How to integrate Dropbox MCP with Google ADK",
  "toolkit": "Dropbox",
  "toolkit_slug": "dropbox",
  "framework": "Google ADK",
  "framework_slug": "google-adk",
  "url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/google-adk",
  "markdown_url": "https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/google-adk.md",
  "updated_at": "2026-05-06T08:09:53.029Z"
}
```

## Introduction

This guide walks you through connecting Dropbox to Google ADK using the Composio tool router. By the end, you'll have a working Dropbox agent that can list files in your shared projects folder, create a new folder for invoices, search for last month's sales report through natural language commands.
This guide will help you understand how to give your Google ADK agent real control over a Dropbox account through Composio's Dropbox MCP server.
Before we dive in, let's take a quick look at the key ideas and tools involved.

## Also integrate Dropbox with

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/cli)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/crew-ai)

## TL;DR

Here's what you'll learn:
- Get a Dropbox account set up and connected to Composio
- Install the Google ADK and Composio packages
- Create a Composio Tool Router session for Dropbox
- Build an agent that connects to Dropbox through MCP
- Interact with Dropbox using natural language

## What is Google ADK?

Google ADK (Agents Development Kit) is Google's framework for building AI agents powered by Gemini models. It provides tools for creating agents that can use external services through the Model Context Protocol.
Key features include:
- Gemini Integration: Native support for Google's Gemini models
- MCP Toolset: Built-in support for Model Context Protocol tools
- Streamable HTTP: Connect to external services through streamable HTTP
- CLI and Web UI: Run agents via command line or web interface

## What is the Dropbox MCP server, and what's possible with it?

The Dropbox MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent and assistants like Claude, Cursor, etc directly to your Dropbox account. It provides structured and secure access to your cloud files, so your agent can perform actions like searching, uploading, organizing, reading, and deleting files and folders on your behalf.
- Smart file search and retrieval: Ask your agent to search for files or folders by name, keyword, or within specific directories, and quickly locate what you need.
- Automated file uploads and folder creation: Direct your agent to create new folders for organization or request file uploads with unique shareable links, streamlining content collection and storage.
- Seamless file reading and downloads: Have your agent read the contents of any file or download important documents from your Dropbox, whenever you need them.
- Effortless organization and cleanup: Let your agent move, delete, or reorganize files and folders to keep your Dropbox tidy and efficient.
- Account insights and management: Retrieve up-to-date details about your Dropbox account, including user info and storage status, for complete oversight.

## Supported Tools

| Tool slug | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
| `DROPBOX_CREATE_FILE_REQUEST` | Create file request | Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline. |
| `DROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER` | Create folder | Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope. |
| `DROPBOX_CREATE_PAPER` | Create paper document | Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content. |
| `DROPBOX_DELETE_FILE_OR_FOLDER` | Delete file or folder | Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope. |
| `DROPBOX_GET_ABOUT_ME` | Get about me | Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type. |
| `DROPBOX_LIST_FILES_IN_FOLDER` | List files in folder | Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true. |
| `DROPBOX_LIST_FOLDERS` | List folder contents | Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path. |
| `DROPBOX_MOVE_FILE_OR_FOLDER` | Move file or folder | Move file or folder |
| `DROPBOX_READ_FILE` | Read a file | Downloads a file from the specified dropbox path, requiring `files.content.read` scope. |
| `DROPBOX_SEARCH_FILE_OR_FOLDER` | Search File or Folder | Tool to search for files and folders in dropbox. use when you need to find an item by name or content, optionally within a specific path or with other filters, and paginate through results. example: search for 'report.docx' in the '/finance' folder. |
| `DROPBOX_UPLOAD_FILE` | Upload File | Uploads a file to a specified path in the user's dropbox, with options for handling existing files. |

## Supported Triggers

None listed.

## Creating MCP Server - Stand-alone vs Composio SDK

The Dropbox MCP server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that connects your AI agent to Dropbox. It provides structured and secure access so your agent can perform Dropbox operations on your behalf through a secure, permission-based interface.
With Composio's managed implementation, you don't have to create your own developer app. For production, if you're building an end product, we recommend using your own credentials. The managed server helps you prototype fast and go from 0-1 faster.

## Step-by-step Guide

### 1. Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have:
- A Google API key for Gemini models
- A Composio account and API key
- Python 3.9 or later installed
- Basic familiarity with Python

### 1. Getting API Keys for Google and Composio

Google API Key
- Go to [Google AI Studio](https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey) and create an API key.
- Copy the key and keep it safe. You will put this in GOOGLE_API_KEY.
Composio API Key and User ID
- Log in to the [Composio dashboard](https://dashboard.composio.dev?utm_source=toolkits&utm_medium=framework_docs).
- Go to Settings → API Keys and copy your Composio API key. Use this for COMPOSIO_API_KEY.
- Decide on a stable user identifier to scope sessions, often your email or a user ID. Use this for COMPOSIO_USER_ID.

### 2. Install dependencies

Inside your virtual environment, install the required packages.
What's happening:
- google-adk is Google's Agents Development Kit
- composio connects your agent to Dropbox via MCP
- python-dotenv loads environment variables
```bash
pip install google-adk composio python-dotenv
```

### 3. Set up ADK project

Set up a new Google ADK project.
What's happening:
- This creates an agent folder with a root agent file and .env file
```bash
adk create my_agent
```

### 4. Set environment variables

Save all your credentials in the .env file.
What's happening:
- GOOGLE_API_KEY authenticates with Google's Gemini models
- COMPOSIO_API_KEY authenticates with Composio
- COMPOSIO_USER_ID identifies the user for session management
```bash
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your-google-api-key
COMPOSIO_API_KEY=your-composio-api-key
COMPOSIO_USER_ID=your-user-id-or-email
```

### 5. Import modules and validate environment

What's happening:
- os reads environment variables
- Composio is the main Composio SDK client
- GoogleProvider declares that you are using Google ADK as the agent runtime
- Agent is the Google ADK LLM agent class
- McpToolset lets the ADK agent call MCP tools over HTTP
```python
import os
import warnings

from composio import Composio
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from google.adk.agents.llm_agent import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import StreamableHTTPConnectionParams
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset

load_dotenv()

warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message=".*BaseAuthenticatedTool.*")

GOOGLE_API_KEY = os.getenv("GOOGLE_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not GOOGLE_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("GOOGLE_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment.")
```

### 6. Create Composio client and Tool Router session

What's happening:
- Authenticates to Composio with your API key
- Declares Google ADK as the provider
- Spins up a short-lived MCP endpoint for your user and selected toolkit
- Stores the MCP HTTP URL for the ADK MCP integration
```python
composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY)

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
    toolkits=["dropbox"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url,
print(f"Composio MCP URL: {COMPOSIO_MCP_URL}")
```

### 7. Set up the McpToolset and create the Agent

What's happening:
- Connects the ADK agent to the Composio MCP endpoint through McpToolset
- Uses Gemini as the model powering the agent
- Lists exact tool names in instruction to reduce misnamed tool calls
```python
composio_toolset = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url=COMPOSIO_MCP_URL,
        headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY}
    )
)

root_agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-flash",
    name="composio_agent",
    description="An agent that uses Composio tools to perform actions.",
    instruction=(
        "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio. "
        "You have the following tools available: "
        "COMPOSIO_SEARCH_TOOLS, COMPOSIO_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, "
        "COMPOSIO_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_BASH_TOOL, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_WORKBENCH. "
        "Use these tools to help users with Dropbox operations."
    ),
    tools=[composio_toolset],
)

print("\nAgent setup complete. You can now run this agent directly ;)")
```

### 8. Run the agent

Execute the agent from the project root. The web command opens a web portal where you can chat with the agent.
What's happening:
- adk run runs the agent in CLI mode
- adk web . opens a web UI for interactive testing
```bash
# Run in CLI mode
adk run my_agent

# Or run in web UI mode
adk web
```

## Complete Code

```python
import os
import warnings

from composio import Composio
from composio_google import GoogleProvider
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from google.adk.agents.llm_agent import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import StreamableHTTPConnectionParams
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_toolset import McpToolset

load_dotenv()
warnings.filterwarnings("ignore", message=".*BaseAuthenticatedTool.*")

GOOGLE_API_KEY = os.getenv("GOOGLE_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_API_KEY = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_API_KEY")
COMPOSIO_USER_ID = os.getenv("COMPOSIO_USER_ID")

if not GOOGLE_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("GOOGLE_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_API_KEY:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_API_KEY is not set in the environment.")
if not COMPOSIO_USER_ID:
    raise ValueError("COMPOSIO_USER_ID is not set in the environment.")

composio_client = Composio(api_key=COMPOSIO_API_KEY, provider=GoogleProvider())

composio_session = composio_client.create(
    user_id=COMPOSIO_USER_ID,
    toolkits=["dropbox"],
)

COMPOSIO_MCP_URL = composio_session.mcp.url


composio_toolset = McpToolset(
    connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
        url=COMPOSIO_MCP_URL,
        headers={"x-api-key": COMPOSIO_API_KEY}
    )
)

root_agent = Agent(
    model="gemini-2.5-flash",
    name="composio_agent",
    description="An agent that uses Composio tools to perform actions.",
    instruction=(
        "You are a helpful assistant connected to Composio. "
        "You have the following tools available: "
        "COMPOSIO_SEARCH_TOOLS, COMPOSIO_MULTI_EXECUTE_TOOL, "
        "COMPOSIO_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_BASH_TOOL, COMPOSIO_REMOTE_WORKBENCH. "
        "Use these tools to help users with Dropbox operations."
    ),  
    tools=[composio_toolset],
)

print("\nAgent setup complete. You can now run this agent directly ;)")
```

## Conclusion

You've successfully integrated Dropbox with the Google ADK through Composio's MCP Tool Router. Your agent can now interact with Dropbox using natural language commands.
Key takeaways:
- The Tool Router approach dynamically routes requests to the appropriate Dropbox tools
- Environment variables keep your credentials secure and separate from code
- Clear agent instructions reduce tool calling errors
- The ADK web UI provides an interactive interface for testing and development
You can extend this setup by adding more toolkits to the toolkits array in your session configuration.

## How to build Dropbox MCP Agent with another framework

- [ChatGPT](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/chatgpt)
- [OpenAI Agents SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/open-ai-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Agent SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-agents-sdk)
- [Claude Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-code)
- [Claude Cowork](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/claude-cowork)
- [Codex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/codex)
- [Cursor](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/cursor)
- [VS Code](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/vscode)
- [OpenCode](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/opencode)
- [OpenClaw](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/openclaw)
- [Hermes](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/hermes-agent)
- [CLI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/cli)
- [LangChain](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/langchain)
- [Vercel AI SDK](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/ai-sdk)
- [Mastra AI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/mastra-ai)
- [LlamaIndex](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/llama-index)
- [CrewAI](https://composio.dev/toolkits/dropbox/framework/crew-ai)

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- [Google Drive](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledrive) - Google Drive is a cloud storage platform for uploading, sharing, and collaborating on files. It's perfect for keeping your documents accessible and organized across devices.
- [Google Docs](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googledocs) - Google Docs is a cloud-based word processor that enables document creation and real-time collaboration. Its seamless sharing and version history make team editing and content management a breeze.
- [Google Super](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googlesuper) - Google Super is an all-in-one suite combining Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Analytics, and more. It gives you a unified platform to manage your digital life, boosting productivity and organization.
- [Affinda](https://composio.dev/toolkits/affinda) - Affinda is an AI-powered document processing platform that automates data extraction from resumes, invoices, and more. It streamlines document-heavy workflows by turning files into structured, actionable data.
- [Agility cms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/agility_cms) - Agility CMS is a headless content management system for building and managing digital experiences across platforms. It lets teams update content quickly and deliver omnichannel experiences with ease.
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- [Aryn](https://composio.dev/toolkits/aryn) - Aryn is an AI-powered platform for parsing, extracting, and analyzing data from unstructured documents. Use it to automate document processing and unlock actionable insights from your files.
- [Boldsign](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boldsign) - Boldsign is a digital eSignature platform for sending, signing, and tracking documents online. Organizations use it to automate agreements and manage legally binding workflows efficiently.
- [Boloforms](https://composio.dev/toolkits/boloforms) - BoloForms is an eSignature platform built for small businesses, offering unlimited signatures, templates, and forms. It simplifies digital document signing and team collaboration at a predictable, fixed price.
- [Box](https://composio.dev/toolkits/box) - Box is a cloud content management and file sharing platform for businesses. It helps teams securely store, organize, and collaborate on files from anywhere.
- [Carbone](https://composio.dev/toolkits/carbone) - Carbone is a blazing-fast report generator that turns JSON data into PDFs, Word docs, spreadsheets, and more using flexible templates. It lets you automate document creation at scale with minimal code.
- [Castingwords](https://composio.dev/toolkits/castingwords) - CastingWords is a transcription service specializing in human-powered, accurate transcripts via a simple API. Get seamless audio-to-text conversion for interviews, meetings, podcasts, and more.
- [Cloudconvert](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudconvert) - CloudConvert is a powerful file conversion service supporting over 200 file formats. It streamlines converting, compressing, and managing documents, media, and more, all in one place.
- [Cloudlayer](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudlayer) - Cloudlayer is a document and asset generation service for creating PDFs and images via API or SDKs. It lets you automate high-quality doc creation, saving dev time and reducing manual work.
- [Cloudpress](https://composio.dev/toolkits/cloudpress) - Cloudpress is a content export tool for Google Docs and Notion. It automates publishing to your favorite Content Management Systems.
- [Contentful graphql](https://composio.dev/toolkits/contentful_graphql) - Contentful graphql is a content delivery API that lets you access Contentful data using GraphQL queries. It gives you efficient, flexible ways to fetch and manage structured content for any digital project.
- [Conversion tools](https://composio.dev/toolkits/conversion_tools) - Conversion Tools is an online service for converting documents between formats such as PDF, Word, Excel, XML, and CSV. It lets you automate complex document workflows with just a few clicks.
- [Convertapi](https://composio.dev/toolkits/convertapi) - ConvertAPI is a robust file conversion service for documents, images, and spreadsheets. It streamlines programmatic format changes and lets developers automate complex workflows with a single API.
- [Craftmypdf](https://composio.dev/toolkits/craftmypdf) - CraftMyPDF is a web-based service for designing and generating PDFs with templates and live data. It streamlines document creation by automating personalized PDFs at scale.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What are the differences in Tool Router MCP and Dropbox MCP?

With a standalone Dropbox MCP server, the agents and LLMs can only access a fixed set of Dropbox tools tied to that server. However, with the Composio Tool Router, agents can dynamically load tools from Dropbox and many other apps based on the task at hand, all through a single MCP endpoint.

### Can I use Tool Router MCP with Google ADK?

Yes, you can. Google ADK fully supports MCP integration. You get structured tool calling, message history handling, and model orchestration while Tool Router takes care of discovering and serving the right Dropbox tools.

### Can I manage the permissions and scopes for Dropbox while using Tool Router?

Yes, absolutely. You can configure which Dropbox scopes and actions are allowed when connecting your account to Composio. You can also bring your own OAuth credentials or API configuration so you keep full control over what the agent can do.

### How safe is my data with Composio Tool Router?

All sensitive data such as tokens, keys, and configuration is fully encrypted at rest and in transit. Composio is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and follows strict security practices so your Dropbox data and credentials are handled as safely as possible.

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