box-tools ☆
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Description:
Create and edit any file directly from a web browser
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.32@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: box cloud-storage productivity file-sync enterprise
Install: brew install --cask box-tools
About:
Box Tools is a utility that integrates with Box Edit to enable direct file creation and editing within the Box web interface. It launches native applications on your desktop when you select a file to edit, seamlessly syncing changes back to the cloud. This bridges the gap between local file systems and cloud storage management.
Key Features:
  • Direct file editing from the web browser
  • Seamless synchronization between local apps and cloud storage
  • Support for creating new files of various types
  • Integration with Box ecosystem
Use Cases:
  • Creating and editing documents directly from Box without manual download/upload cycles
  • Collaborating on files that require native desktop applications
Alternatives:
  • Dropbox – Offers similar desktop sync features but with a different ecosystem focus
  • Google Drive for Desktop – Provides native file system integration but lacks direct browser-to-app launching
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 23, 2026 3:52pm 4.32 0 VERSION_BUMP 221bd0e4
Jul 29, 2025 12:45pm 4.30 0 VERSION_BUMP 651e1a85
Jul 26, 2024 4:31pm 4.26 0 VERSION_BUMP 7c13fedf
Jul 26, 2024 1:29pm 4.26.0.1109 0 VERSION_BUMP a64d993a
Apr 4, 2023 6:48pm 4.21.1.989 0 VERSION_BUMP 42411a3e
Jun 17, 2022 5:25pm :latest 0 VERSION_BUMP 34e6e4f0
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