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Getting Started#

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

Select this integration
Configure the New File trigger
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Select a Path
3. Configure Recursive
4. Configure dropboxApphook
5. Configure Include Media Info
6. Configure Include Link
Configure the Add Existing Label to Card action
1. Connect your Trello account
2. Select a Board
3. Select a Card
4. Select a Label
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 File on Dropbox

Description: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.

Version:0.0.16

Key:dropbox-new-file

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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-file",
  name: "New File",
  version: "0.0.16",
  description: "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.",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    includeMediaInfo: {
      label: "Include Media Info",
      type: "boolean",
      description: "Emit media info for photos and videos (incurs an additional API call)",
      default: false,
    },
    includeLink: {
      label: "Include Link",
      type: "boolean",
      description: "Emit temporary download link to file (incurs an additional API call)",
      default: false,
    },
  },
  hooks: {
    async activate() {
      await this.getHistoricalEvents([
        "file",
      ]);
      const startTime = new Date();
      const state = await this.dropbox.initState(this);
      this._setLastFileModTime(startTime);
      this._setDropboxState(state);
    },
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    _setLastFileModTime(time) {
      this.db.set("last_file_mod_time", time);
    },
    _getLastFileModTime() {
      return this.db.get("last_file_mod_time");
    },
  },
  async run() {
    const lastFileModTime = this._getLastFileModTime();
    const state = this._getDropboxState();
    let currFileModTime = "";
    const {
      ret: updates, state: newState,
    } = await this.dropbox.getUpdates(this, state);
    this._setDropboxState(newState);
    for (let update of updates) {
      let file = {
        ...update,
      };
      if (update[".tag"] !== "file") {
        continue;
      }
      if (update.server_modified > currFileModTime) {
        currFileModTime = update.server_modified;
      }
      const isNewFile = await this.isNewFile(update, lastFileModTime);
      if (!isNewFile) {
        continue;
      }
      if (this.includeMediaInfo) {
        file = await this.getMediaInfo(update);
      }
      if (this.includeLink) {
        file.link = await this.getTemporaryLink(update);
      }
      this.$emit(file, this.getMeta(file.id, file.path_display || file.id));
    }
    if (currFileModTime != "") {
      this._setLastFileModTime(currFileModTime);
    }
  },
  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`
Include Media Info	`includeMediaInfo`	`boolean`	Emit media info for photos and videos (incurs an additional API call)
Include Link	`includeLink`	`boolean`	Emit temporary download link to file (incurs an additional API call)

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#

Add Existing Label to Card on Trello

Description:Adds an existing label to the specified card. [See the docs here](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/trello/rest/api-group-cards/#api-cards-id-idlabels-post)

Version:0.0.3

Key:trello-add-existing-label-to-card

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Trello Overview#

Trello's API lets you craft workflows around managing boards, lists, cards, and users. With Pipedream, you can automate Trello tasks, like syncing cards with external databases, updating checklists, and posting notifications to other platforms. It enables seamless connection with other apps, fostering productivity by automating routine board operations, card management, and team notifications.

Action Code#

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

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "trello-add-existing-label-to-card",
  name: "Add Existing Label to Card",
  description: "Adds an existing label to the specified card. [See the docs here](https://developer.atlassian.com/cloud/trello/rest/api-group-cards/#api-cards-id-idlabels-post)",
  version: "0.0.3",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    ...common.props,
    board: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.trello,
        "board",
      ],
    },
    idCard: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.trello,
        "cards",
        (c) => ({
          board: c.board,
        }),
      ],
      type: "string",
      label: "Card",
      description: "The ID of the Card to add the Label to",
      optional: false,
    },
    idLabel: {
      propDefinition: [
        common.props.trello,
        "label",
        (c) => ({
          board: c.board,
        }),
      ],
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const res = await this.trello.addExistingLabelToCard(this.idCard, {
      value: this.idLabel,
    }, $);
    $.export("$summary", `Successfully added label ${this.idLabel} to card ${this.idCard}`);
    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
Trello	`trello`	`app`	This component uses the Trello app.
Board	`board`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Card	`idCard`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Label	`idLabel`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Action Authentication#

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

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

readwrite

About Trello#

Trello is the flexible work management tool that empowers all teams to plan, track, and accomplish their work, their way.

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