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Dropbox

Integrate with Dropbox cloud storage for file management in your automation workflows.

Overview​

The Dropbox package provides comprehensive file operations for Dropbox cloud storage. Use it when you need to upload, download, organize, or manage files stored in Dropbox.

Key Features​

  • File Operations - Upload, download, copy, move, delete files
  • Folder Management - Create folders and list contents
  • File Information - Get file metadata and stats
  • Connection Management - Authenticate and manage sessions

Available Nodes​

  • Connect - Establish connection to Dropbox API
  • Disconnect - Close the API connection
  • Upload File - Upload local files to Dropbox
  • Download File - Download files from Dropbox
  • Copy File - Copy files within Dropbox
  • Move File - Move files to different locations
  • Delete File - Remove files from Dropbox
  • Create Folder - Create new directories
  • List Files - Browse folder contents
  • File Stat - Get file metadata (size, modified date, etc.)

When to Use This Package​

  • File Backup: Automatically backup files to cloud storage
  • Document Sharing: Upload files for sharing
  • Cross-System Transfer: Move files between local and cloud
  • File Organization: Organize files into folders
  • Archive Management: Archive old files to Dropbox

Authentication​

Requires Dropbox API credentials (access token or OAuth). Store credentials securely in Vault.

Typical Workflow​

  1. Connect with your Dropbox credentials
  2. Perform file operations (upload, download, list, etc.)
  3. Disconnect when finished