Boxkite — Xero Backup & Export
Complete read-only backup and export of Xero accounting data as a ZIP plus a manifest.
Install
Add this to your client's MCP configuration (Claude Desktop: claude_desktop_config.json; Cursor: .cursor/mcp.json; VS Code and others use the same "mcpServers" shape).
claude mcp add --transport http boxkite-xero-backup-export 'https://app.getboxkite.com/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <Optional. The server supports OAuth, so most clients need no key: connect and you will be sent to Boxkite to sign in and approve access. Supply a key here only if your client cannot do OAuth. Keys come from app.getboxkite.com/settings/api-keys; send the raw key with no prefix.>'
{
"mcpServers": {
"boxkite-xero-backup-export": {
"type": "http",
"url": "https://app.getboxkite.com/mcp",
"headers": {
"X-API-Key": "<Optional. The server supports OAuth, so most clients need no key: connect and you will be sent to Boxkite to sign in and approve access. Supply a key here only if your client cannot do OAuth. Keys come from app.getboxkite.com/settings/api-keys; send the raw key with no prefix.>"
}
}
}
}
Frequently asked questions
What is Boxkite — Xero Backup & Export?
Complete read-only backup and export of Xero accounting data as a ZIP plus a manifest.
How do I install Boxkite — Xero Backup & Export?
It runs as a remote server. In Claude Code: claude mcp add --transport http boxkite-xero-backup-export 'https://app.getboxkite.com/mcp' --header 'X-API-Key: <Optional. The server supports OAuth, so most clients need no key: connect and you will be sent to Boxkite to sign in and approve access. Supply a key here only if your client cannot do OAuth. Keys come from app.getboxkite.com/settings/api-keys; send the raw key with no prefix.>'. For other clients, paste the JSON configuration from this page into their MCP settings.
Does Boxkite — Xero Backup & Export need an API key?
Yes. It expects X-API-Key, which you set in its configuration.
Who maintains Boxkite — Xero Backup & Export?
It is published by com.getboxkite. AI.tn lists it but does not maintain or endorse it.
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