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Create GitHub pull requests for new Dropbox files
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Upload new GitHub commits as files in Dropbox

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Create issues in GitHub from new files in your Dropbox folder

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1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Folder" from Dropbox.

Add your action

An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Labels to Issue" in GitHub.

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Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

- Space
- Folder
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- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
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- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- Space
- Shared Folder
  Required
- Member Email Addresses
  Required
- Access Level
  Required
- Notify Members?
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Title
  Required
- Destination Folder
  Required
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
Action
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- Space
- Folder Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
  Required
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
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- Space
- File
  Required
- New Name
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Password
  Required
Action
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- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Search Term
  Required
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include contents of subfolders?
- Include deleted files and folders?
- Include media info?
- Include sharing link?
Action
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- Repo
  Required
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- Repo
  Required
- Head
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- Which gists?
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- Which types of issues should this trigger on?
- Organization
- Repo
- Label
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- Repo
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- Repo
  Required
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New Organization
Triggers when a new organization is created.
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- Repo
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- Who is requested to review?
- Repo
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- Repo
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- Repo
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Issue or Pull request
  Required
Action
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- Repository
  Required
- File Path
  Required
- Commit Message
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- File SHA (for updates)
- Branch
Action
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- Gist Filename
  Required
- Content of the Gist
  Required
- Description
- Make Gist Public?
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- Repo
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Body
- Head
  Required
- Base
  Required
- Instant_merge
Action
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- Repo
  Required
- Pull Request
  Required
- Comment
- Action
  Required
- Commit SHA
Action
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- Repo
  Required
- Pull Request
  Required
- Title
- Body
- State
- Base
Action
Write
- Repository
  Required
- File Path
  Required
- Branch, Tag, or Commit SHA
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Repo
  Required
- State
  Required
- Search by
  Required
- Search value
  Required
Action
Search
- Name (Login)
Action
Search
- Repo
  Required
- State
  Required
- Search by
  Required
- Search value
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Body
- Head
  Required
- Base
  Required
- Instant_merge
Action
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Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
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- Folder
  Required
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
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- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
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- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- Path
  Required
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Expiration
  Required
Action
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- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Audience
- Access
Action
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- Space
- Search query
  Required
- Search path
- Order by
- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
Action
Search
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- File Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Path
- Direct links only
Action
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- Repo
  Required
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- Repo
  Required
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- Repo
  Required
- Issue_only
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- Actor of Event
  Required
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- Which types of issues should this trigger on?
- Organization
- Repo
- Label
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New Mention
Triggers when your Github username is mentioned in a Commit, Comment, Issue or Pull Request.
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- Repo
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- Repo
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New Repository
Triggers when a new repository is created.
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New Team
Triggers when you are added to a team.
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- Repo
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- Issue
  Required
- Labels
  Required
Action
Write
- Repository
  Required
- Branch Name
  Required
- Source Branch/SHA
  Required
Action
Write
- Repo
  Required
- Branch Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Repo
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Body
- Assignee
- Milestone
- Labels
Action
Write
- Emoji
- Status Message
- Expires At
- Limited Availability
- Organization Name
Action
Write
- Repo
  Required
- Issue
  Required
- Title
- Body
- Assignee
- Milestone
- Labels
Action
Write
- Repository
  Required
- Branch Name
Action
Search
- Organization Name
  Required
- User Name (Login)
  Required
Action
Search
- Organization or User Name
- Repository Name
  Required
Action
Search
- Repo
  Required
- State
  Required
- Search by
  Required
- Search value
  Required
Action
Search
- Repo
  Required
- State
  Required
- Search by
  Required
- Search value
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Body
- Assignee
- Milestone
- Labels
Action
Search or write

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Trigger Dropbox and GitHub actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

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How do I start integrating Dropbox with GitHub?

To get started with integrating Dropbox with GitHub, you'll first need to ensure that you have active accounts on both platforms. Then, connect them using our service to define specific triggers and actions for seamless collaboration.

What triggers can be set up for Dropbox in the integration?

Triggers for Dropbox in the integration may include actions such as a new file being added or an existing file being modified. We support setting these triggers to initiate corresponding tasks on GitHub.

How can I automate actions on GitHub based on Dropbox updates?

With our integration, you can automate actions like creating issues, comments, or even updating repositories on GitHub whenever specified events occur in your Dropbox account.

Are there any limitations when connecting Dropbox with GitHub through your service?

While we strive for seamless integration between Dropbox and GitHub, keep in mind certain API limitations imposed by both platforms may restrict some functionalities. Ensure you review the limitations for detailed understanding.

Can I sync multiple folders in Dropbox to different repositories in GitHub simultaneously?

Yes, through our platform you can configure sync rules for multiple folders in Dropbox to corresponding repositories across different or same accounts on GitHub.

What kind of permissions are required to integrate these accounts?

You'll need to authorize access for each platform separately during integration, granting permission only for the necessary scopes needed to perform specified actions and triggers securely.

Is it possible to rollback changes made via this integration?

Currently, rollbacks would need manual intervention either through version history in Dropbox or utilizing branching strategies within your GitHub repository. Direct rollback from the integration interface isn't supported yet.

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Connect Dropbox and GitHub to power AI-driven automation

Launch your first automated workflow

Create GitHub pull requests for new Dropbox files

Upload new GitHub commits as files in Dropbox

Create issues in GitHub from new files in your Dropbox folder

Upload new GitHub releases to Dropbox as files

Create GitHub pull requests for new Dropbox files

Upload new GitHub commits as files in Dropbox

Create issues in GitHub from new files in your Dropbox folder

Upload new GitHub releases to Dropbox as files

Top companies trust Zapier to automate work that solves their unique business problems—no coding required.

How Zapier works

Choose a trigger

Add your action

You’re connected!

Supported triggers and actions

Use Dropbox and GitHub with AI agents and code

Connect via Zapier MCP

Call from code with the Zapier SDK

Zapier is the automation platform of choice for 87% of Forbes Cloud 100 companies in 2023

Connect Dropbox and GitHub to integrate crucial parts of your business

Automate your lead management and improve conversions

Create more impactful campaigns with automation

Provide world-class support with a little help from automation

Automate your way to actionable, up-to-date data

Resolve incidents faster with automation

Learn how to automate Dropbox on the Zapier blog

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