🚀 Why Choose MCP - Dropbox?
- Save Time: Automate bulk actions like copy, move, or delete folders—no more endless clicking.
- Reduce Errors: Automated rules keep files organized and error-free.
- Work Smarter: Let automation handle the routine, so you can focus on bigger things.
- Full Dropbox Control: Manage uploads, archiving, and clean-up automatically.
- Ready to Grow: Build custom triggers and workflows to suit your needs.
👤 Who’s It For?
- IT/Admins: Automate backups, archiving, and file recovery.
- Freelancers & Creators: Easily handle multiple projects and clients.
❓ What Problem Does It Solve?
No more manual folder creation, risky bulk moves, or messy searches. Everything’s automated for accuracy and speed—giving you peace of mind and lots of saved time.
🔧 How It Works
- Trigger: Workflow starts with any new Dropbox action.
- Automated Operations: Create, move, copy, or delete folders/files as needed.
- Search: Find specific items instantly.
- Download: Pull files or folders for backup or edits.
- Upload: Add new assets to the right place, every time.
- Cleanup: Archive or remove outdated stuff—automatically.
🛠️ Getting Started
- Import the workflow
.json
into n8n.
- Connect Dropbox:
- Create a Dropbox dev app and set up OAuth2 in n8n.
- Tweak Settings:
- Update folder paths, file names, and trigger events as needed.
- Assign Credentials:
- Use your OAuth2 credentials on every Dropbox node.
🔑 Requirements
- n8n running (cloud or self-hosted)
- Dropbox account & developer app (OAuth2)
- Dropbox OAuth2 credentials in n8n
- (Optional) Your folder structure for smarter automation
🧩 Make It Yours
- Add Notifications: Connect with Slack or email for instant updates.
- Automate Backups: Schedule syncs to local or other cloud accounts.
- Use Logic: Filter or branch tasks by file name, type, or metadata.
⚙️ Key Components
- MCP Server Trigger
- Dropbox toolnode (for creating, moving, copying, deleting, searching, uploading, and downloading files/folders)
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