Desktop App
Create an integrated, Cursor-style desktop workspace for Box customers that provides unified search (including content and metadata), rich previews, and native file management across Box and connected storage — reducing context switching and improving productivity.
Key features
1. Universal natural-language search with advanced filters, including metadata search (tags, custom fields, dates, owner, classifications)
2. Instant previews and content summaries for documents, PDFs, images, and presentations
3. Direct file actions: move, copy, rename, delete, share, and bulk operations
4. Contextual suggestions and one-click automations (for example, auto-move based on keywords or metadata rules)
5. Permission-aware UI with activity feed and audit logs
6. Connectors for other cloud providers and APIs for extensibility
Business value
1. Faster file discovery and management, lowering time-to-find
2. Differentiates Box, supporting retention and upsell opportunities
3. Reduces support tickets and enhances collaboration