Sync data from Box to SQLite

CloudQuery is the simple, fast data integration platform that can fetch your data from Box APIs and load it into SQLite

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Self-hosted

Start locally, then deploy to a Virtual Machine, Kubernetes, or anywhere else. Full instructions on CLI setup are available in our documentation.

Step-by-step Instructions

Cloud-hosted

Start syncing in a few clicks. No need to deploy your own infrastructure.

Coming soon for Box to SQLite

Fast and reliable

CloudQuery’s efficient design means our syncs are fast and a sync from Box to SQLite can be completed in a fraction of the time compared to other tools.

Easy to use, easy to maintain

Box syncing using CloudQuery is easy to set up and maintain thanks to its simple YAML configuration. Once synced, you can use normal SQL queries to work with your data.

A huge library of supported destinations

SQLite isn’t the only place we can sync your Box data to. Whatever you need to do with your Box data, CloudQuery can make it happen. We support a huge range of destinations, customizable transformations for ETL, and we regularly release new plugins.

Extensible and Open Source SDK

Write your own connectors in any language by utilizing the CloudQuery open source SDK powered by Apache Arrow. Get out-of-the-box scheduling, rate-limiting, transformation, documentation and much more.

Step by step guide for how to export data from Box to SQLite

MacOS Windows Linux

MacOS Setup

Step 1: Install CloudQuery

To install CloudQuery, run the following command in your terminal:

brew install cloudquery/tap/cloudquery

Step 2: Create a Configuration File

Next, run the following command to initialize a sync configuration file for Box to SQLite:

cloudquery init --source=box --destination=sqlite

This will generate a config file named box_to_sqlite.yaml. Follow the instructions to fill out the necessary fields to authenticate against your own environment.

Next, log in to the CloudQuery CLI. If you have't already, you can sign up for a free account as part of this step:

cloudquery login

Step 4: Run a Sync

cloudquery sync box_to_sqlite.yaml

This will start syncing data from the Box API to your SQLite database! 🚀

See the CloudQuery documentation portal for more deployment guides, options and further tips.

FAQs

What is CloudQuery?

CloudQuery is an open-source tool that helps you extract, transform, and load cloud asset data from various sources into databases for security, compliance, and visibility.

Why does CloudQuery require login?

Logging in allows CloudQuery to authenticate your access to the CloudQuery Hub and monitor usage for billing purposes. Data synced with CloudQuery remains private to your environment and is not shared with our servers or any third parties.

What data does CloudQuery have access to?

CloudQuery accesses only the metadata and configurations of your cloud resources that you specify without touching sensitive data or workloads.

How is CloudQuery priced?

CloudQuery offers flexible pricing based on the number of cloud accounts and usage. Visit our pricing page for detailed plans.

Is there a free version of CloudQuery?

Yes, CloudQuery offers a free plan that includes basic features, perfect for smaller teams or personal use. More details can be found on our pricing page.

What credentials do I need to send data from Box to SQLite?

Full details on setting up a Box application and generating the access token that CloudQuery requires can be found here. You will need to generate a client ID, client secret and provide your user ID in order to sync data from Box to SQLite.

Do I need 2FA on my Box account in order to use CloudQuery?

Yes, in order to create an App within the Box developer console, which is a prerequisite for using CloudQuery, you’ll need to enable 2 factor authentication (better known as 2FA) on your Box account.

What information do I need to sync data to SQLite from Box?

SQLite is a lightweight database engine and the same goes for the CloudQuery integration and setup process. All you need to do is specify the file path to your SQLite database in the configuration file and you will be ready to start syncing.