This is basically the same question as How to get an access token without Box’s authorization page. I see that the Python package mentioned at the end (box.py) is no longer maintained because of support issues with Box. I suspect the solutions given might no longer work.
I'm just getting started with boxsdk and I want a way to periodically list the contents of my folder without requiring user interaction. This looks like the answer but it also seems very odd that a Developer Token, which is temporary, could be used for long-term queries like this.
I'm trying to work through boxsdk to see how I can implement the solution provided in 2014 but it would sure help to know whether or not it's still possible.