Integrate the Dropbox API with the Helper Functions API

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

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Popular Ways to Connect Dropbox with Helper Functions#

Base64 Decode String with Helper Functions API on New or Modified File or Folder from Dropbox API

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Popular Dropbox and Helper Functions 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 Helper Functions Actions#

Base64 Decode String with the Helper Functions API

Accepts a base64-encoded string, returns a decoded UTF-8 string

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Compare Arrays with the Helper Functions API

Get the difference, intersection, union, or symetric difference of two arrays/sets.

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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 the documentation

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Convert Currency with the Helper Functions API

Convert an amount between currencies. See the documentation

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Create folder with the Dropbox API

Create a Folder. See the documentation

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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,
    })
  },
})

Overview of Helper Functions#

The Helper Functions app on Pipedream is a set of pre-built functions that streamline common tasks in your workflows. It acts like a Swiss Army knife for developers, providing essential tools such as format conversion, date manipulation, and text processing. By leveraging these functions, you can reduce the boilerplate code needed for routine operations, speeding up the development of intricate automations. The Helper Functions API can be a game changer when it comes to tasks like parsing dates in user-friendly formats, encoding and decoding data, or generating UUIDs, making them more efficient and less error-prone.

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