Integrate the Dropbox API with the Formatting API

Setup the Dropbox API trigger to run a workflow which integrates with the Formatting API. Pipedream's integration platform allows you to integrate Dropbox and Formatting remarkably fast. Free for developers.

Popular Ways to Connect Dropbox with Formatting#

[Data] Convert JSON to String with Formatting API on New File from Dropbox API

Dropbox + Formatting

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[Data] Parse JSON with Formatting API on New File from Dropbox API

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[Date/Time] Add/Subtract Time with Formatting API on New File from Dropbox API

Dropbox + Formatting

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[Date/Time] Compare Dates with Formatting API on New File from Dropbox API

Dropbox + Formatting

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[Date/Time] Format with Formatting API on New File from Dropbox API

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Popular Dropbox and Formatting Triggers#

New File from the Dropbox API

Emit new event when a new file is added to your account or a specific folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

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New Folder from the Dropbox API

Emit new event when a new folder is created. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

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New or Modified File or Folder from the Dropbox API

Emit new event when a file or folder is added or modified. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

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Popular Dropbox and Formatting Actions#

[Data] Convert JSON to String with the Formatting API

Convert an object to a JSON format string

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[Data] Parse JSON with the Formatting API

Parse a JSON string

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Create a Text File with the Dropbox API

Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify. See docs here

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[Date/Time] Add/Subtract Time with the Formatting API

Add or subtract time from a given input

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Create folder with the Dropbox API

Create a folder. See docs here

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Overview of Dropbox#

The Dropbox API on Pipedream enables you to automate file and folder operations, streamlining workflows that involve storing, syncing, and sharing content. With this API, you can programmatically manage files, set up event-driven triggers based on changes within Dropbox, and leverage Pipedream's capabilities to connect with hundreds of other apps for extended automation scenarios. It's ideal for building custom file management solutions, archiving systems, or collaborative content workflows without writing extensive code.

Connect Dropbox#

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    dropbox: {
      type: "app",
      app: "dropbox",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    const data = {
      "account_id": `${this.dropbox.$auth.oauth_uid}`,
    }
    return await axios($, {
      method: "post",
      url: `https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/users/get_account`,
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.dropbox.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
        "Content-Type": `application/json`,
      },
      data,
    })
  },
})

Connect Formatting#

export default defineComponent({
  async run({ steps, $ }) {
    const text = ' Hello world! ';
    return text.trim()
  },
})

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