Integrate the Dropbox API with the Python API

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

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Popular Ways to Connect Dropbox with Python#

Run Python Code with Python API on New File from Dropbox API

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Run Python Code with Python API on New Folder from Dropbox API

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Run Python Code with Python API on New or Modified File or Folder from Dropbox API

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Popular Dropbox and Python 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 Python Actions#

Run Python Code with the Python API

Write Python and use any of the 350k+ PyPi packages available. Refer to the Pipedream Python docs to learn more.

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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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Create folder with the Dropbox API

Create a Folder. See the documentation

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Create or Append to a Text File with the Dropbox API

Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist. See the documentation

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Create/Update a Share Link with the Dropbox API

Creates or updates a public share link to the file or folder (It allows you to share the file or folder with anyone). 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 Python#

Develop, run and deploy your Python code in Pipedream workflows. Integrate seamlessly between no-code steps, with connected accounts, or integrate Data Stores and manipulate files within a workflow.

This includes installing PyPI packages, within your code without having to manage a requirements.txt file or running pip.

Below is an example of using Python to access data from the trigger of the workflow, and sharing it with subsequent workflow steps:

Connect Python#

def handler(pd: "pipedream"):
  # Reference data from previous steps
  print(pd.steps["trigger"]["context"]["id"])
  # Return data for use in future steps
  return {"foo": {"test":True}}

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