Automatically post to a Google Chat space when a new file is added to Dropbox
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Triggers (If this)
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New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
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Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
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New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
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New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
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New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
New file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
Any new shared file link
This trigger fires every time a shared link for a file is created. Note: doesn't include folders.
New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
New text file in your folder
This Trigger fires every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
New photo in your folder
This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
Queries (With)
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History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
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History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
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Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
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File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
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List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
History of photos in your folder
This query returns a list of every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.
History of files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
History of text files in your folder
This query returns a list of every time any text file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.
Find file by name
This query returns a list of files searched by name you specify.
File metadata
This query returns the metadata of a file.
List shared file links
This query returns all shared file links. Note: doesn't include folders.
Actions (Then that)
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Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
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Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
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Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
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Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
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Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
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Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
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Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
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Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
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Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
Revoke shared link
This action will revoke the direct link to the file. Note: the file may still be accessible if there are shared links leading to any of the file parent folders.
Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
Add file from URL
This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.
Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
Move file or folder
This action will move a file or a folder to new location.
Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
Create a text file
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
Append to a text file
This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.
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About Dropbox
Dropbox lets people bring their documents, photos and videos everywhere and share them easily. Use Applets to sync your Dropbox uploads with other services, quickly add new files, and keep track of all your important photos, documents, and data — automatically.
About Google Chat
Google Chat is an intelligent and secure communication and collaboration tool, built for teams. From ad-hoc messaging to topic-based workstream collaboration, Chat makes it easy to get work done where the conversation is happening.