Asana + Dropbox

Create tasks in Asana for new files in Dropbox folders

Easily manage your tasks and improve productivity with this workflow. When a new file appears in a specific Dropbox folder, it generates a task in Asana. Ideal for project management or collaborative work, this process ensures every new document or update in Dropbox is promptly transformed into a task to be handled, streamlining your operations and ensuring nothing gets overlooked.

Easily manage your tasks and improve productivity with this workflow. When a new file appears in a specific Dropbox folder, it generates a task in Asana. Ideal for project management or collaborative work, this process ensures every new document or update in Dropbox is promptly transformed into a task to be handled, streamlining your operations and ensuring nothing gets overlooked.

  1. When this happens...
    DropboxDropbox
    New File in Folder

    Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.

    TriggerScheduled
  2. automatically do this!
    AsanaAsana
    Create Task

    Adds a new task.

    ActionWrite
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Supported triggers and actions

What does this mean?
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • File

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • Folder PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • FileRequired

    • Overwrite

    • Specify File Name

    • Specify File Extension

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    Trigger
    Scheduled
    Try It
    • Space

    • File PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Folder NameRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FileRequired

    • New LocationRequired

    Action
    Write
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About Asana

Asana is a leading work management platform that helps teams orchestrate their work, from daily tasks to strategic initiatives. With Asana, organizations have a living system of clarity where everyone can see, discuss, and execute their team’s priorities.
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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.
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