Dropbox + Slack

Send channel messages in Slack for new or updated files in Dropbox

Keep your team instantly updated on Dropbox files within Slack. With this workflow, every time a new or updated file appears in Dropbox, a channel message is instantly sent in Slack. This assures everyone stays in the loop regarding important files, enhancing collaboration and productivity.

When this happens...
New or Updated File
Triggers when a new file is added or updated in a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
TriggerPolling
automatically do this!
Send Channel Message
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #channel you choose.
ActionWrite

Start free with email

Start free with Google

Start free with email

Start free with Google

Free forever for core features
14 day trial for premium features & apps

Supported triggers and actions

- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- PathRequired
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder NameRequired
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Search TermRequired
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
New Channel
Triggers when a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Username
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
- Reaction
- User
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write
- Send Multi Message
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- Zap Id
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
Action
Write
Remove User from Channel
This action removes a specified user from a specified channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Retrieve Thread Messages
This action retrieves all the messages sent to a specific thread in a selected channel.
Action
Write
Find Public Channel
This action will find a public channel in Slack using either the channel's ID or name.
Action
Write
Get Message by Timestamp
This action retrieves a specific message from a conversation history in Slack using the message's timestamp.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New NameRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- File NameRequired
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
- Optimized data
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Search QueryRequired
- Optimized data
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Zap Identifier
- Access type
Trigger
Instant
Try It
New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- Add Zapier app to channel automatically?
- Message TextRequired
- Send as a bot?
- Bot Name
- Bot Icon
- Include a link to this Zap?
- Attach Image by URL
- Auto-Expand Links?
- Link Usernames and Channel Names?
- Schedule At
- File
- Thread
- Send Channel Message?
- Zap Id
Action
Write
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- Approval request messageRequired
- ChannelRequired
- Bot name
- Bot icon
- Approvers
- Approve button URL
- Approve button label
- Include a Decline button?
- Include a Details button?
- Ask responders for confirmation?
Action
Write
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- Display Name
- User
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
Delete Message
This action deletes an existing message in a specific channel on Slack. You need to provide the channel ID and the message timestamp as inputs.
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
Edit Message
This action updates a specific message sent by the same Authenticated user on Slack. You need to provide the Channel ID, the Timestamp of the message to be edited, and the new text for the message.
Action
Write
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search

About Dropbox

Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.

Learn more

Related categories

File Management & Storage

Similar apps

About Slack

Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.

Learn more

Related categories

Team Chat

Dropbox + Slack

Send channel messages in Slack for new or updated files in Dropbox

Supported triggers and actions

New Folder

New or Updated File

Delete File

Create Folder

Move File

Create or Append to Text File

Create Shared Link

Find Folder

Find File (Content Search)

New Channel

New Team Custom Emoji

New Mention

New Message Posted to Private Channel

New Reaction Added

New User

Invite User to Channel

Send Direct Message

Send Private Channel Message

Set Channel Topic

Set Status

Remove User from Channel

Retrieve Thread Messages

Find Public Channel

Get Message by Timestamp

Find User by Email

Find User by Name

New File in Folder

Copy File

Delete Folder

Upload File

Create Text File

Rename File

API Request (Beta)

Find File

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

New Message Posted to Channel

New File

New Message From Query

New Pushed Message

New Saved Message

Add Reminder

Send Channel Message

Create Channel

Request Approval

Update Profile

API Request (Beta)

Delete Message

Create Private Channel

Edit Message

Find Message

Find User by ID

Find User by Username

About Dropbox

Related categories

Similar apps

Google Drive

Box

OneDrive

About Slack

Related categories

Similar apps

Chatwork

Microsoft Teams

Twist

Related Zap Templates

Related Zap Templates