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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Dropbox trigger and Telegram Bot action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

Select this integration
Configure the New Folder trigger
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Select a Path
3. Configure Recursive
4. Configure dropboxApphook
Configure the Send Media by URL or ID action
1. Connect your Telegram Bot account
2. Configure Chat ID
3. Optional- Configure Caption
4. Select a Media Type
5. Configure Media
6. Optional- Configure Disable Notifications
7. Optional- Configure Original Message ID
8. Optional- Configure Reply Markup
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Folder on Dropbox

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

Version:0.0.17

Key:dropbox-new-folder

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Dropbox Overview#

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.

Trigger Code#

import common from "../common/common.mjs";
import sampleEmit from "./test-event.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  dedupe: "unique",
  type: "source",
  key: "dropbox-new-folder",
  name: "New Folder",
  version: "0.0.17",
  description: "Emit new event when a new folder is created. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.",
  hooks: {
    async activate() {
      await this.getHistoricalEvents([
        "folder",
      ]);
      const state = await this.dropbox.initState(this);
      this._setDropboxState(state);
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const state = this._getDropboxState();
    const {
      ret: updates, state: newState,
    } = await this.dropbox.getUpdates(this, state);
    this._setDropboxState(newState);
    for (const update of updates) {
      if (update[".tag"] !== "folder") {
        continue;
      }
      this.$emit(update, this.getMeta(update.id, update.path_display || update.id));
    }
  },
  sampleEmit,
};

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Dropbox	`dropbox`	`app`	This component uses the Dropbox app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
Path	`path`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Recursive	`recursive`	`boolean`	Also watch sub-directories and their contents.
	`dropboxApphook`	`$.interface.apphook`

Trigger Authentication#

Dropbox uses OAuth authentication. When you connect your Dropbox account, Pipedream will open a popup window where you can sign into Dropbox and grant Pipedream permission to connect to your account. Pipedream securely stores and automatically refreshes the OAuth tokens so you can easily authenticate any Dropbox API.

Pipedream requests the following authorization scopes when you connect your account:

About Dropbox#

Dropbox gives you secure access to all your files. Collaborate with friends, family, and coworkers from any device.

Action#

Send Media by URL or ID on Telegram Bot

Description:Sends a file (document, photo, video, audio, ...) by HTTP URL or by ID that exists on the Telegram servers. [See the docs](https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#inputmedia) for more information

Version:0.0.6

Key:telegram_bot_api-send-media-by-url-or-id

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Telegram Bot Overview#

The Telegram Bot API allows you to build bots that can interact with users on the Telegram platform. Using Pipedream, you can automate messaging, handle commands, and trigger actions based on conversations or alerts. Pipedream's serverless execution model enables you to create complex workflows involving Telegram messages without managing any infrastructure. With Pipedream's integration, you can process inbound messages, send outbound notifications, and connect the Telegram Bot API with numerous other services to create powerful automation solutions.

Action Code#

import telegramBotApi from "../../telegram_bot_api.app.mjs";
import { TELEGRAM_BOT_API_UI_MEDIA_TYPES } from "../../common/constants.mjs";

export default {
  key: "telegram_bot_api-send-media-by-url-or-id",
  name: "Send Media by URL or ID",
  description: "Sends a file (document, photo, video, audio, ...) by HTTP URL or by ID that exists on the Telegram servers. [See the docs](https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#inputmedia) for more information",
  version: "0.0.6",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    telegramBotApi,
    chatId: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "chatId",
      ],
    },
    caption: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "caption",
      ],
    },
    mediaType: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "type",
      ],
      options: TELEGRAM_BOT_API_UI_MEDIA_TYPES,
    },
    media: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "media",
      ],
      label: "Media",
      description: "Pass a file_id to send a file that exists on the Telegram servers or pass an HTTP URL for Telegram to get a file from the Internet. File must meet Telegram's [requirements](https://core.telegram.org/bots/api#sending-files) for MIME type and size.",
    },
    disable_notification: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "disable_notification",
      ],
    },
    reply_to_message_id: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "reply_to_message_id",
      ],
    },
    reply_markup: {
      propDefinition: [
        telegramBotApi,
        "reply_markup",
      ],
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const resp = await this.telegramBotApi.sendMediaByType(
      this.mediaType,
      this.chatId,
      this.media,
      {
        caption: this.caption,
        disable_notification: this.disable_notification,
        reply_to_message_id: this.reply_to_message_id,
        reply_markup: this.reply_markup,
      },
    );
    $.export("$summary", `Successfully sent the media file to chat, "${this.chatId}"`);
    return resp;
  },
};

Action Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Telegram Bot	`telegramBotApi`	`app`	This component uses the Telegram Bot app.
Chat ID	`chatId`	`string`	Enter the unique identifier for the target chat (e.g. `1035597319`) or username of the target public chat (in the format `@channelusername` or `@supergroupusername`). For example, if the group's public link is `t.me/mygroup`, the username is `@mygroup`.
Caption	`caption`	`string`	Enter the caption.
Media Type	`mediaType`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu:`Document/ImagePhotoAudioVideoVideo NoteVoiceSticker`
Media	`media`	`string`	Pass a file_id to send a file that exists on the Telegram servers or pass an HTTP URL for Telegram to get a file from the Internet. File must meet Telegram's requirements for MIME type and size.
Disable Notifications	`disable_notification`	`boolean`	Choose if to send the message silently. iOS users will not receive a notification, Android users will receive a notification with no sound.
Original Message ID	`reply_to_message_id`	`string`	Enter the ID of the original message.
Reply Markup	`reply_markup`	`string`	Enter additional interface options that are a JSON-serialized object including an inline keyboard, a custom reply keyboard, instructions to remove the reply keyboard or instructions to force a reply from the user, e.g. `{"inline_keyboard":[[{"text":"Some button text 2","url":"https://botpress.org"}]]}` or `{"keyboard":[["Yes","No"],["Maybe"]]}`. Note: keyboard cannot be used with channels. See the docs for more information.

Action Authentication#

Telegram Bot uses API keys for authentication. When you connect your Telegram Bot account, Pipedream securely stores the keys so you can easily authenticate to Telegram Bot APIs in both code and no-code steps.

To use the Telegram Bot API, you must first create a new bot by chatting with the BotFather.

After you create your bot, copy the bot token and add it below.

About Telegram Bot#

Telegram, is a cloud-based, cross-platform, encrypted instant messaging (IM) service.

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