# box by Simular MCP server

> Provides AI agents with a cloud-based Linux desktop featuring Chrome and a shell to browse, type, and execute commands via MCP.

- Repository: https://github.com/simular-ai/box-plugin
- Page: https://hostedmcp.org/servers/simular-ai/box-plugin
- Transport: stdio, remote
- Stars: 1
- License: MIT
- Latest version: 1.0.1

## Install

### Claude Code

```sh
claude mcp add box-plugin -- npx -y @simular-ai/box
```

### Cursor (`~/.cursor/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-plugin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simular-ai/box"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### VS Code (`.vscode/mcp.json`)

```json
{
  "servers": {
    "box-plugin": {
      "type": "stdio",
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simular-ai/box"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Claude Desktop (`claude_desktop_config.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-plugin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simular-ai/box"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

### Codex (`~/.codex/config.toml`)

```toml
[mcp_servers.box-plugin]
command = "npx"
args = ["-y", "@simular-ai/box"]
```

### Gemini CLI (`~/.gemini/settings.json`)

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "box-plugin": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@simular-ai/box"
      ]
    }
  }
}
```

## FAQ

### How can I watch the AI agent work?

You can monitor the agent's activity live and take control of the desktop through the Simular web interface.

### Can I move a coding task to the cloud and bring it back later?

Yes, you can use the offload command to hand a task to a fresh session in your box while you are away, then use the back command to merge the commits and hand-over once you return.