Create/Update a Share Link with Dropbox API on New Project Created from Moxie API

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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New Project Created trigger
1. Connect your Moxie account
2. Configure timer
3. Select a Client
Configure the Create/Update a Share Link action
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Configure alert
3. Select a Path
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 Project Created on Moxie

Description:Emit new event when a new project is created.

Version:0.0.1

Key:moxie-new-project-created

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Moxie Overview#

The Moxie API provides tools to facilitate customer engagement through chat and messaging services. With this API, you can integrate real-time chat capabilities, manage conversations, and leverage customer data to provide personalized support. On Pipedream, you can use the Moxie API to create automated workflows that respond to events in Moxie, such as new messages or chat engagements, and connect them with other services to enhance customer support, automate responses, and streamline communication processes.

Trigger Code#

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

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "moxie-new-project-created",
  name: "New Project Created",
  version: "0.0.1",
  description: "Emit new event when a new project is created.",
  type: "source",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    clientName: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.moxie,
        "clientName",
      ],
    },
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    getResources() {
      return this.moxie.listProjects({
        params: {
          query: this.clientName,
        },
      });
    },
    getTsKey() {
      return "dateCreated";
    },
    generateMeta(project) {
      return {
        id: project.id,
        summary: project.name,
        ts: Date.parse(project[this.getTsKey()]),
      };
    },
  },
  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
Moxie	`moxie`	`app`	This component uses the Moxie app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
Client	`clientName`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

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

To retrieve your API Key and Base URL,

Navigate to your Moxie account and sign in
Pull up the “Workspace settings” menu on the bottom left
Go to “Connected Apps” > “Integrations” > "Enable custom integrations"

About Moxie#

Moxie is a set of stupid-good tools work for you. Features Client management Invoices Project management Time tracking Accounting Collaborators Proposals & more.

Action#

Create/Update a Share Link on Dropbox

Description: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](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#sharingCreateSharedLinkWithSettings__anchor)

Version:0.0.11

Key:dropbox-create-update-share-link

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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.

Action Code#

import consts from "../../common/consts.mjs";
import common from "./common.mjs";

export default {
  name: "Create/Update a Share Link",
  description: "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](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#sharingCreateSharedLinkWithSettings__anchor)",
  key: "dropbox-create-update-share-link",
  version: "0.0.11",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    alert: {
      type: "alert",
      alertType: "warning",
      content: `Dropbox Free and Basic users are able to create a publicly-available share link which allows downloads.
        \nIn order to utilize advanced link sharing functionality, you must be on a Dropbox Essentials plan or higher. See the Dropbox pricing [page](https://www.dropbox.com/plans?trigger=nr#:~:text=Collaborative%20sharing) for more details.`,
    },
    path: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.dropbox,
        "path",
        () => ({
          initialOptions: [],
          filter: ({ metadata: { metadata: { [".tag"]: type } } }) => [
            "file",
            "folder",
          ].includes(type),
        }),
      ],
      description: "Type the file or folder name to search for it in the user's Dropbox.",
    },
  },
  async additionalProps() {
    const props = {};

    const accountType = await this.getCurrentAccount();
    if (accountType !== "basic") {
      props.requirePassword = {
        type: "boolean",
        label: "Require Password",
        description: "Boolean flag to enable or disable password protection.",
        default: false,
        reloadProps: true,
      };
      props.linkPassword = {
        type: "string",
        label: "Link Password",
        description: "If `require_password` is `true`, this is needed to specify the password to access the link.",
        hidden: !this.requirePassword,
      };
      props.allowDownload = {
        type: "boolean",
        label: "Allow Downloads",
        description: "Boolean flag to allow or not allow capabilities for shared links.",
      };
      props.expires = {
        type: "string",
        label: "Expires",
        description: "Expiration time of the shared link. By default the link never expires. Make sure to use a valid [timestamp](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/global.html#Timestamp) value. Example: `2024-07-18T20:00:00Z`",
        optional: true,
      };
      props.access = {
        type: "string",
        label: "Access",
        description: "Requested access level you want the audience to gain from this link. Note, modifying access level for an existing link is not supported.",
        optional: true,
        options: consts.CREATE_SHARED_LINK_ACCESS_OPTIONS,
      };
    }

    return props;
  },
  methods: {
    async getCurrentAccount() {
      const dpx = await this.dropbox.sdk();
      const { result: { account_type: accountType } } = await dpx.usersGetCurrentAccount();
      return accountType[".tag"];
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const {
      path,
      requirePassword,
      linkPassword,
      expires,
      access,
    } = this;

    const accountType = await this.getCurrentAccount();
    const allowDownload = accountType === "basic"
      ? true
      : this.allowDownload;

    if (requirePassword && !linkPassword) {
      throw new Error("Since the password is required, please add a linkPassword");
    }

    if (expires && Date.parse(expires) < Date.now()) {
      throw new Error("Expire date must be later than the current datetime");
    }

    const res = await this.dropbox.createSharedLink({
      path: this.dropbox.getPath(path),
      settings: {
        require_password: requirePassword,
        link_password: linkPassword,
        expires,
        access,
        allow_download: allowDownload,
      },
    });
    $.export("$summary", `Shared link for "${path?.label || path}" successfully created`);
    return res;
  },
};

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
Dropbox	`dropbox`	`app`	This component uses the Dropbox app.
Path	`path`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Action 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.

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