Create/Update a Share Link 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/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 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/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:0.0.13

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: "0.0.13",
  annotations: {
    destructiveHint: true,
    openWorldHint: true,
    readOnlyHint: false,
  },
  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,
      };
      props.audience = {
        type: "string",
        label: "Audience",
        description: "The audience for the shared link",
        optional: true,
        options: consts.CREATE_SHARED_LINK_AUDIENCE_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,
      audience,
    } = 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,
        audience,
      },
    });
    $.export("$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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