Continue folder listing
ReadRead the next page from a Dropbox folder cursor.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.metadata.read
Pagination: cursor. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
Data & Docs · CONNECTIONDropbox + NodeHub
Find, organize and transfer files in a connected Dropbox account.
Explore 13 workflow actions for Dropbox, including account permissions and operation limits.
5 read actions8 write actions
WORKFLOW ACTIONS
What you can configure.
Choose an action in the workflow builder, connect an account, and map its inputs. These actions are available in the catalog; your account access and a successful test determine whether they work for your setup.
Copy file
WriteCopy a Dropbox file to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Conflicting paths are rejected. A write is sent once. A lost response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Copy folder
WriteCopy a Dropbox folder to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Conflicting paths are rejected. A write is sent once. A lost response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Create folder
WriteCreate a Dropbox folder at an explicit path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete file
WriteDelete a Dropbox file.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Deleting a folder also deletes its contents in Dropbox. A lost response remains uncertain and is not automatically repeated.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Delete folder
WriteDelete a Dropbox folder and its contents.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Deleting a folder also deletes its contents in Dropbox. A lost response remains uncertain and is not automatically repeated.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Download file
ReadDownload a Dropbox file into protected workflow storage.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.read
Operation limits
- The file must be at most 16 MB. Dropbox cloud documents that require export are not downloaded by this action.
List folder
ReadReturn one page of files and folders in a Dropbox folder.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.metadata.read
Operation limits
- Use the returned cursor with the continue action for additional pages. The root folder has a separate action.
Pagination: cursor. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
List root folder
ReadReturn one page of files and folders in the connected Dropbox root.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.metadata.read
Pagination: cursor. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
Move file
WriteMove a Dropbox file to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Conflicting paths are rejected. A write is sent once. A lost response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Move folder
WriteMove a Dropbox folder to a new path.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Conflicting paths are rejected. A write is sent once. A lost response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
Search Dropbox
ReadSearch Dropbox files and folders with a bounded text query.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.metadata.read
Pagination: cursor. Check the result for additional pages; a single action may not return every record.
Upload file
WriteUpload one protected workflow file into Dropbox.
Permissions and limits
Account permissions
- files.content.write
Operation limits
- Existing paths are not overwritten. Files are limited to 16 MB. A lost response remains uncertain.
A repeated request may repeat the external action. Review the previous result before retrying a write.
SETUP
Start with a controlled test.
01Connect the intended account
Use the account and permissions required for your process. Review the connection check before configuring a workflow action.
02Review inputs and access
Select a listed operation and map its required inputs. Use test records and add a human approval before writes that need review.
03Confirm the result
Inspect step outputs and confirm the result in Dropbox. A saved workflow is not a completed provider action.
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