Collection

This resource is used by endpoints in the version 2024.0. For more details, see Box API versioning.

A collection of items, including files and folders.

Currently, the only collection available is the favorites collection.

The contents of a collection can be explored in a similar way to which the contents of a folder is explored.

id string

example11446498

The unique identifier for this collection.

type string

examplecollection

The value will always be collection.

Value is always collection

examplefavorites

The type of the collection. This is used to determine the proper visual treatment for collections.

Value is always favorites

name string

exampleFavorites

The name of the collection.

Value is always Favorites

Response Example

{
  "id": "11446498",
  "type": "collection",
  "collection_type": "favorites",
  "name": "Favorites"
}