ActionBoxUpdated May 2026

How do I search files in Box?

Short answer: Drop the "Box → Search Box" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 6 Box actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Search Query query	string	Required	Search Query. e.g. "quarterly report"
Type type	options	Optional	Type. Options: All, Files only, Folders only
Limit limit	number	Optional	Limit

Sample request

{
  "query": "quarterly report",
  "type": "{{trigger.type}}",
  "limit": "{{trigger.limit}}"
}

Returns

{
  "entries": [
    {
      "id": "789",
      "name": "Q1 Report.pdf",
      "size": 2097152,
      "type": "file"
    }
  ],
  "total_count": 1
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Search Box.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Box

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about Search Box.

What does the Search Box action do in Box?

Full-text and metadata search across Box content the connecting user can see. Filterable by file type, owner, modification date, custom metadata. Useful for "find all contracts that mention term X" or for agentic workflows that ground answers in Box-stored knowledge.

What inputs does Search Box require?

Required: Search Query. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Box returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Search Box support batch operations?

Yes. Run Search Box inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Box's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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