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Using the Box Pack

Bring your Box files into Superhuman Docs and turn them into something your team can actually work from.

The Box Pack pulls your Box files into a single, structured view inside Superhuman Docs. Add context, organize what matters, and make it easier for your team to find and use the right files, fast. In this guide, you’ll learn how to connect your Box account, bring your files into a live table, and turn that table into a system your team can use to manage assets and streamline collaboration. You’ll start with a simple sync, then build a more organized, actionable way to work with your files without leaving your doc.

What's covered:

How to set up the Box Pack
How to pull Box files into a live, structured table
How to turn that table into something your team can work from

Add the Box Pack

First, add the Box Pack so your doc can connect to your Box account.

In your doc:

Click the Insert button in the top right of your doc.
In the search bar, type “Box” and select the Box Pack.
Click Select configuration to connect the Box Pack to your workspace.

After adding, you’ll be prompted to sign in to your Box account so Superhuman Docs can access your Box files. Make sure you’re using an account that has access to the files and folders you want to bring in.

Add a table of Box files

Now, create a sync table to pull in your Box files.

Add a table

Type "/box" on the canvas.
Under Tables, choose Files.
A table will be added to the canvas.

Configure the sync

After adding your table, select which files and content to bring in and how they will update over time.

Select your folders

In the Pack settings, choose the Box folder you want to sync. The table will pull in all files from that folder.

Now you’ll have a live table of your Box files you can filter, sort, and build on.

Add more folders (optional)

If your files live in multiple places, click Add another sync to include additional folders.

Set the refresh cadence

Decide how often the table should be refreshed to reflect changes in Box. For frequently updated files, choose a more frequent refresh. For more static contzent, a daily or manual refresh may be enough. With these settings in place, your table will stay in sync with Box and automatically reflect updates to your files.

Enhance your tables

Now that your files are organized in a table, start building it out for your team. The data from Box gives you a strong foundation. You now have a live view of all files with added context for your team.

Add columns

Start by adding columns that help your team understand and manage each file. For example:

Asset status
Assigned owner
Use case or audience
Review date

These fields add context that doesn’t exist in Box, making it easier to track progress and keep files up to date.

Adjust how your table is displayed

Next, adjust your table layout so your team can scan and use it more easily.

Filter by team

Show only the files relevant to a specific team or project.

Create a card view

Display thumbnails with supporting context like “What this is for” or “When to use.”

Add buttons

Create buttons that let you quickly open Box files directly from the table.

Update folder collaborators with a button

You can start adding simple workflows to take action directly from your doc. Add a button to update folder collaborators without leaving your table.

Unhide and reference the folder ID

To target the right folder for your button, you’ll need to reference its folder ID.

Hover over a file icon in your table.
Click Folder ID, then choose Unhide fields to display it as a column.

Insert a button column

Add a new column to your table.
Change the column type to Button.
Under Button type, choose Pack, then select the Box Pack.
Select the action Update folder collaborators.

Configure the button

Now, you’ll tell the button what to update and who to add.

Set the folder

Select a folder manually, or use the formula builder to reference the Folder ID column.

For the Email field, either:

Enter a specific email in quotes (for example, “name@company.com”).
Reference a column by using the formula builder and selecting the email column.

Set the role

Choose the permission level, such as "editor," "viewer," or "uploader."

Handling multiple emails

If you’re adding multiple email addresses, enter them in a single column, separated by commas. You can use .Split(",") in the formula to turn them into a list. Example formula: [thisRow].[EmailColumn].Split(",")

Enhance your workflows

Once your table is set up, you can start using it to manage real workflows, not just organize files. Here are a few ways teams use it.

Asset management

Your brand team stores logos, templates, and imagery in Box, but it’s not always clear which assets are current or who owns them. When you pull those files into Superhuman Docs, you get one place to track and manage your assets. You can:

Add columns like status, owner, or review date.
Mark assets as “Up to date” or “Needs revision.”
Assign the next reviewer directly in the table.

Your team can quickly find the right resources, see the context, and open files directly from the table.

Team wiki or resource hub

When you’re onboarding a new team member, you might have plenty of resources in Box, but it’s not always clear when to use each one or how they fit together. By bringing those files into Superhuman Docs, you can turn them into a structured, searchable hub with the context your team actually needs. You can:

Add columns like When to use, Target audience, and Notes.
Provide guidance on how each resource should be used.
Link to related docs or workflows.

Instead of digging through folders, your team gets a clear view of what each resource is for and when to use it.

Best practices and governance

A few simple habits will keep your table accurate, useful, and easy to rely on.

Permission alignment: Make sure Box permissions match who should be able to view or edit those files in your doc. If something’s restricted in Box, it’ll be restricted here too.

Add meaningful context: Use extra columns like status, owner, or purpose to add context that your team can act on.

Keep ownership clear: Assign owners to important files or folders so it’s clear who is responsible for keeping things up to date.

Now what?

Start with one doc, like a brand asset library or a team resource hub. Add the Box Pack, bring in a folder, and create a table with a few columns to organize your files in one place.

Want to go deeper?

Learn more about configuring table sync settings and refresh cadence.
Troubleshoot Packs in your doc if something isn't syncing as expected.

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