Create or Append to a Text File with Dropbox API on New Zapier Step Triggered (Instant) from Typebot API

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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Typebot 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 Zapier Step Triggered (Instant) trigger
1. Connect your Typebot account
2. Select a Workspace ID
3. Select a Typebot ID
4. Select a Block ID
Configure the Create or Append to a Text File action
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Configure File Name
3. Optional- Select a Path
4. Configure Content
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 Zapier Step Triggered (Instant) on Typebot

Description:Emit new event when a zapier step is triggered. [See the docs](https://docs.typebot.io/api/subscribe-to-webhook-block)

Version:0.0.1

Key:typebot-zapier-step-triggered

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Typebot Overview#

Typebot is a conversational form builder that allows you to create interactive and engaging forms for data collection. With Typebot API on Pipedream, you can automate the processing of form submissions, synchronize data with other services, and trigger customized workflows. Utilize the data gathered from Typebot in real-time, enrich it with other services, and streamline processes like lead generation, surveys, and feedback collection.

Trigger Code#

import app from "../../typebot.app.mjs";

export default {
  key: "typebot-zapier-step-triggered",
  name: "New Zapier Step Triggered (Instant)",
  description: "Emit new event when a zapier step is triggered. [See the docs](https://docs.typebot.io/api/subscribe-to-webhook-block)",
  type: "source",
  version: "0.0.1",
  dedupe: "unique",
  props: {
    app,
    db: "$.service.db",
    http: "$.interface.http",
    workspaceId: {
      propDefinition: [
        app,
        "workspaceId",
      ],
    },
    typebotId: {
      propDefinition: [
        app,
        "typebotId",
        ({ workspaceId }) => ({
          workspaceId,
        }),
      ],
    },
    blockId: {
      propDefinition: [
        app,
        "blockId",
        ({ typebotId }) => ({
          typebotId,
        }),
      ],
    },
  },
  hooks: {
    async activate() {
      const {
        typebotId,
        blockId,
        http: { endpoint: url },
      } = this;
      await this.app.subscribeToWebhookBlock({
        typebotId,
        blockId,
        data: {
          url,
        },
      });
    },
    async deactivate() {
      const {
        typebotId,
        blockId,
      } = this;
      await this.app.unsubscribeFromWebhookBlock({
        typebotId,
        blockId,
      });
    },
  },
  methods: {
    generateMetadata(resource) {
      const ts = Date.parse(resource.submittedAt);
      return {
        id: ts,
        ts,
        summary: `New Step Submitted at ${resource.submittedAt}`,
      };
    },
  },
  async run({ body }) {
    const meta = this.generateMetadata(body);
    this.$emit(body, meta);
  },
};

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
Typebot	`app`	`app`	This component uses the Typebot app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
N/A	`http`	`$.interface.http`	This component uses `$.interface.http` to generate a unique URL when the component is first instantiated. Each request to the URL will trigger the `run()` method of the component.
Workspace ID	`workspaceId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Typebot ID	`typebotId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Block ID	`blockId`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.

Trigger Authentication#

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

To retrieve your API token,

Navigate to your Typebot account and sign in
Go to “Settings & Members” > “My account” > “API tokens”

About Typebot#

Typebot gives you powerful blocks to create unique chat experiences. Embed them anywhere on your web/mobile apps and start collecting results like magic.

Action#

Create or Append to a Text File on Dropbox

Description:Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesUpload__anchor)

Version:0.0.13

Key:dropbox-create-or-append-to-a-text-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.

Action Code#

import dropbox from "../../dropbox.app.mjs";

export default {
  name: "Create or Append to a Text File",
  description: "Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesUpload__anchor)",
  key: "dropbox-create-or-append-to-a-text-file",
  version: "0.0.13",
  annotations: {
    destructiveHint: false,
    openWorldHint: true,
    readOnlyHint: false,
  },
  type: "action",
  props: {
    dropbox,
    name: {
      type: "string",
      label: "File Name",
      description: "Your new file name",
    },
    path: {
      propDefinition: [
        dropbox,
        "path",
        () => ({
          filter: ({ metadata: { metadata: { [".tag"]: type } } }) => type === "folder",
        }),
      ],
      optional: true,
      description: "Type the folder name to search for it in the user's Dropbox. If not filled, it will be created in the root folder.",
    },
    content: {
      type: "string",
      label: "Content",
      description: "The content to be written",
    },
  },
  methods: {
    async getFileInfo(path, content) {
      let file;
      try {
        file = await this.dropbox.downloadFile({
          path,
        });
      } catch {
        file = null;
      }

      return {
        fileExists: !!(file?.result?.fileBinary),
        content: file?.result?.fileBinary
          ? `${file.result.fileBinary.toString()}\n${content}`
          : content,
      };
    },
    getArgs(fileExists, content, normalizedPath) {
      return {
        contents: Buffer.from(content),
        path: normalizedPath,
        autorename: !fileExists,
        mode: fileExists
          ? {
            ".tag": "overwrite",
          }
          : undefined,
      };
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const {
      name,
      content,
      path,
    } = this;

    const normalizedPath = this.dropbox.getNormalizedPath(path, true) + name;
    const {
      fileExists,
      content: normalizedContent,
    } = await this.getFileInfo(normalizedPath, content);

    const res = await this.dropbox.uploadFile(this.getArgs(
      fileExists,
      normalizedContent,
      normalizedPath,
    ));

    $.export("$summary", fileExists
      ? `Text successfully appended to the file "${name}"`
      : `Text file successfully created in the path "${path?.label || path}"`);
    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.
File Name	`name`	`string`	Your new file name
Path	`path`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Content	`content`	`string`	The content to be written

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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