Automate tasks with Dropbox
Dropbox is a free service that lets you bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and share them easily.
https://dropbox.com
This integration allows you to automate tasks with Dropbox, making it easier to manage and organize your files without manual intervention. You can set up triggers such as obtaining a list of files or the next new file from a specific folder, and actions like generating download links, deleting files, or moving them within Dropbox. This flexibility helps you optimize your workflows and keep your files organized efficiently.
Additionally, Botize offers related automations that might interest you, such as saving images from private Telegram groups or channels directly to Dropbox, or saving videos you post on Instagram. These solutions allow you to further customize your processes and save time on repetitive tasks, enhancing your productivity and efficiency in managing your content.
Triggers
The trigger is the event that starts the automation.
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Get a list of files
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Get the next new file in a folder
Extract the next file uploaded to a specific Dropbox directory in each execution, following a sequential order until reaching the last one.
- You can indicate a type of file (by its extension) and the other files will remain excluded.
- You can set the task to start from the first file in the directory or from the new files saved in it from now on.
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Get the first file in a folder
Extract the first file from the specified Dropbox folder.
Actions
The action is what happens automatically, without you having to do anything else.
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Get temporary link
Get a temporary link to stream content of a file. This link will expire in four hours and afterwards you will get 410 Gone. This URL should not be used to display content directly in the browser.
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Get download link
Get a temporary link to stream content of a file.
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Delete a file
Delete a specific file in a given folder
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Save file to Dropbox
Saves a file allowing to indicate the name and destination folder. If there is a file with the same name, it allows you to automatically rename the new file and avoid overwriting.
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Save text string to Dropbox
Save a text as a file in Dropbox, allowing you to specify the name and destination folder. If there is a file with the same name, it allows you to automatically rename the new file and avoid overwriting.
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Get a file by name
Extract a specific file from a specific folder in Dropbox.
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Get a random file from a folder
Returns a random file from a specified folder based on an optional list of valid file extensions.
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Move a file or folder to a different location
Move a file or folder to a different location in the user's Dropbox. If the source path is a folder all its contents will be moved.
Common Errors
Invalid URL
Make sure the URL you are providing points directly to a valid file. Dropbox requires a direct download link to access the file, not a shared page or a preview link. If you're using a Dropbox shared link, replace '?dl=0' with '?dl=1' at the end of the URL to force a direct download.