Integrate the Dropbox API with the Slack API

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

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Popular Ways to Connect Dropbox with Slack#

Create a Text File with Dropbox API on New Message In Channels from Slack API

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Create folder with Dropbox API on New Message In Channels from Slack API

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Create or Append to a Text File with Dropbox API on New Message In Channels from Slack API

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Create/Update a Share Link with Dropbox API on New Message In Channels (Instant) from Slack API

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Delete a File/Folder with Dropbox API on New Message In Channels (Instant) from Slack API

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Popular Dropbox and Slack 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 Message In Channels (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a new message is posted to one or more channels

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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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New Channel Created (Instant) from the Slack API

Emit new event when a new channel is created.

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Popular Dropbox and Slack Actions#

Send Message with the Slack API

Send a message to a user, group, private channel or public channel. See the documentation

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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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Build and Send a Block Kit Message with the Slack API

Configure custom blocks and send to a channel, group, or user. See the documentation.

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Create folder with the Dropbox API

Create a Folder. See the documentation

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Reply to a Message Thread with the Slack API

Send a message as a threaded reply. See postMessage or scheduleMessage 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,
    })
  },
})

Overview of Slack#

The Pipedream Slack app enables you to build event-driven workflows that interact with the Slack API. Once you authorize the Pipedream app's access to your workspace, you can use Pipedream workflows to perform common Slack actions or write your own code against the Slack API.

The Pipedream Slack app is not a typical app. You don't interact with it directly as a bot, and it doesn't add custom functionality to your workspace out of the box. It makes it easier to automate anything you'd typically use the Slack API for, using Pipedream workflows.

Automate posting updates to your team channels
Create a bot to answer common questions
Integrate with your existing tools and services
And much more!

Connect Slack#

import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"
export default defineComponent({
  props: {
    slack: {
      type: "app",
      app: "slack",
    }
  },
  async run({steps, $}) {
    return await axios($, {
      url: `https://slack.com/api/users.profile.get`,
      headers: {
        Authorization: `Bearer ${this.slack.$auth.oauth_access_token}`,
      },
    })
  },
})

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