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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a Dropbox trigger and Mailgun 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 Send Email action
1. Connect your Mailgun account
2. Select a Domain Name
3. Configure From Name
4. Configure From Email
5. Optional- Configure Reply-To
6. Configure To
7. Configure Subject
8. Optional- Configure Message Body (text)
9. Optional- Configure Message Body (HTML)
10. Optional- Configure Attachments
11. Configure Send in test mode?
12. Optional- Configure Use DKIM?
13. Optional- Configure Use Tracking?
14. Configure Halt on error?
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

View on GitHub

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#

Send Email on Mailgun

Description:Send email with Mailgun. [See the docs here](https://documentation.mailgun.com/en/latest/api-sending.html#sending)

Version:0.1.0

Key:mailgun-send-email

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Mailgun Overview#

The Mailgun API on Pipedream is a potent tool for automating email operations without the overhead of managing a full-fledged email server. It offers capabilities to send, receive, track, and store emails with ease. With Pipedream's serverless platform, you can trigger workflows using Mailgun events, such as inbound emails or delivery status changes, and connect them to hundreds of other services to streamline communication, marketing, and notification systems within your ecosystem.

Action Code#

import mailgun from "../../mailgun.app.mjs";
import common from "../common.mjs";
import downloader from "@pipedream/helper_functions/actions/download-file-to-tmp/download-file-to-tmp.mjs";

export default {
  ...common,
  key: "mailgun-send-email",
  name: "Send Email",
  description: "Send email with Mailgun. [See the docs here](https://documentation.mailgun.com/en/latest/api-sending.html#sending)",
  version: "0.1.0",
  type: "action",
  props: {
    mailgun,
    domain: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "domain",
      ],
    },
    fromName: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "name",
      ],
      label: "From Name",
      description: "Sender name",
    },
    from: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "emailString",
      ],
      label: "From Email",
      description: "Sender email address",
    },
    /* eslint-disable pipedream/default-value-required-for-optional-props */
    replyTo: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "emailString",
      ],
      label: "Reply-To",
      description: "Sender reply email address",
      optional: true,
    },
    /* eslint-enable pipedream/default-value-required-for-optional-props */
    to: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "emails",
      ],
      label: "To",
      description: "Recipient email address(es)",
    },
    /* eslint-enable pipedream/default-value-required-for-optional-props */
    subject: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "subject",
      ],
      description: "Message subject",
    },
    text: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "bodyText",
      ],
      optional: true,
    },
    /* eslint-disable pipedream/default-value-required-for-optional-props */
    html: {
      propDefinition: [
        mailgun,
        "bodyHtml",
      ],
      optional: true,
    },
    attachments: {
      type: "object",
      label: "Attachments",
      description: "Add any attachments you'd like to include as objects. The `key` should be " +
       "the **filename** and the `value` should be the **url** download link for the attachment.",
      optional: true,
    },
    /* eslint-enable pipedream/default-value-required-for-optional-props */
    testMode: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Send in test mode?",
      default: true,
      description: "Enables sending in test mode. For more information, see the [Mailgun API " +
        "documentation](https://documentation.mailgun.com/en/latest/api-sending.html#sending)",
    },
    dkim: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Use DKIM?",
      default: true,
      description: "Enables or disables DKIM signatures. For more information, see the [Mailgun " +
        "API documentation](https://documentation.mailgun.com/en/latest/api-sending.html#sending)",
      optional: true,
    },
    tracking: {
      type: "boolean",
      label: "Use Tracking?",
      default: true,
      description: "Enables or disables tracking. For more information, see the [Mailgun API " +
        "documentation](https://documentation.mailgun.com/en/latest/api-sending.html#sending)",
      optional: true,
    },
    ...common.props,
  },
  methods: {
    ...common.methods,
    async download($, attachments) {
      const promises = Object.entries(attachments).map(async ([
        filename,
        url,
      ]) => downloader.run.bind({
        url,
        filename,
      })({
        $,
      }));

      return (await Promise.all(promises))
        .map((filedata) => this.createAttachment(filedata[3], filedata[0]));
    },
    createAttachment(data, filename) {
      return {
        data,
        filename,
      };
    },
  },
  async run({ $ }) {
    const msg = {
      "from": `${this.fromName} <${this.from}>`,
      "to": this.to,
      "subject": this.subject,
      "text": this.text,
      "html": this.html,
    };
    if (this.attachments) {
      msg["attachment"] = await this.download($, this.attachments);
    }
    if (this.testMode) {
      msg["o:testmode"] = "yes";
    }
    if (this.replyTo) {
      msg["h:Reply-To"] = this.replyTo;
    }
    if (this.dkim !== null) {
      msg["o:dkim"] = this.dkim
        ? "yes"
        : "no";
    }
    if (this.tracking) {
      msg["o:tracking"] = "yes";
    }
    const resp = await this.withErrorHandler(this.mailgun.sendMail, {
      domain: this.domain,
      msg,
    });
    $.export("filedata", null); // remove set filedata from downloader
    $.export("$summary", "Successfully sent email.");
    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
Mailgun	`mailgun`	`app`	This component uses the Mailgun app.
Domain Name	`domain`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
From Name	`fromName`	`string`	Sender name
From Email	`from`	`string`	Sender email address
Reply-To	`replyTo`	`string`	Sender reply email address
To	`to`	`string[]`	Recipient email address(es)
Subject	`subject`	`string`	Message subject
Message Body (text)	`text`	`string`
Message Body (HTML)	`html`	`string`
Attachments	`attachments`	`object`	Add any attachments you'd like to include as objects. The `key` should be the filename and the `value` should be the url download link for the attachment.
Send in test mode?	`testMode`	`boolean`	Enables sending in test mode. For more information, see the Mailgun API documentation
Use DKIM?	`dkim`	`boolean`	Enables or disables DKIM signatures. For more information, see the Mailgun API documentation
Use Tracking?	`tracking`	`boolean`	Enables or disables tracking. For more information, see the Mailgun API documentation
Halt on error?	`haltOnError`	`boolean`

Action Authentication#

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

About Mailgun#

Mailgun is an email automation service built for developers. Powerful transactional email APIs enable you to send, receive, and track emails.

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