| title |
aliases |
tags |
sources |
created |
updated |
| Box API Integration |
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| box |
| api |
| integration |
| ford |
| loreal |
| ferrero |
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| 01 Projects/ford_qc |
| 01 Projects/ford-gechub-sftp |
| 01 Projects/loreal-global-kickoff |
| 01 Projects/ferrero-ac-creator |
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2026-04-15 |
2026-04-15 |
Box API Integration
Box is used as the file storage and workflow layer for several client integrations. Oliver Agency uses Box for asset handoff with Ford, L'Oréal, and Ferrero.
Key Takeaways
- Ford uses Box JWT auth (
ford_box_config.json) — service account model
- L'Oréal and Ferrero use Box API for folder-based asset submission workflows
- Ford QC monitors specific Box folder IDs (hardcoded in profile JSON, not config)
- Box folder IDs are stable identifiers — use them, don't rely on folder names
When to Use
Any client project where files are exchanged via Box. Box is the primary asset handoff platform for Ford, L'Oréal, Ferrero.
Key Details
Auth Methods
| Project |
Auth Method |
Config |
| Ford QC |
JWT (service account) |
ford_box_config.json |
| Ford SFTP |
Box API |
env vars |
| L'Oréal |
Box API |
env vars |
| Ferrero |
Box API |
env vars |
Ford Box Folder IDs
| Purpose |
Folder ID |
| Input hotfolder |
332861865120 |
| Reports output |
332864939558 |
| Archive (processed) |
332861653811 |
Common Operations
# Download file from Box
client = Client(auth=JWTAuth.from_settings_file('ford_box_config.json'))
file_content = client.file(file_id).content()
# Upload to Box
folder = client.folder(folder_id)
folder.upload_stream(file_stream, 'filename.zip')
# List folder contents
items = client.folder(folder_id).get_items()
Make.com Webhook Integration
L'Oréal Global Kickoff sends Box submission metadata to Make.com via webhook on form submit.
Projects Using This Pattern
Gotchas & Lessons
- JWT config file (
ford_box_config.json) must not be committed — it's a service account credential
- Box folder IDs are numeric strings — store in config, not hardcoded in logic
- Ford has 3 environments (PROD/EDU/QA) each with separate Box folders and SFTP targets
- Hotfolder daemon should archive processed files to prevent reprocessing (Ford QC pattern)
- Box webhooks have retry logic — design idempotent handlers
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