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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

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.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Branch" in GitLab.

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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
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
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- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- Shared Folder
  Required
- Member Email Addresses
  Required
- Access Level
  Required
- Notify Members?
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Title
  Required
- Destination Folder
  Required
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
Write

- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
  Required
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write

- Space
- File
  Required
- New Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Password
  Required
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder Name
  Required
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- 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
Search
- Project
  Required
- Branch or Tag
Trigger
Polling
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- Group
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
- Job Name
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Reference Branch Name
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Labels
- Assignee Gitlab Username
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Title
  Required
- Description
- Source Branch
  Required
- Target Branch
- Squash Commits
- Remove Source Branch
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Title
- Description
- Add Labels
- Remove Labels
- State
Action
Write
- Group
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search
- Project
  Required
- Labels
- Scope
- State
- Order By
Action
Search

Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File Path
  Required
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- Folder Name
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- File
  Required
- New Location
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder
  Required
- File Name
  Required
- File Content
  Required
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- Path
  Required
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Set or Remove Expiration
  Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URL
  Required
- Audience
- Access
Action
Write
- 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
Search
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Group
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Event
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Filter Instructions
- Merge Request Author
- Merge Request Assignee
- Comment Author
Trigger
Instant
Try It
- Group
- Project
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Project
  Required
- Commit Message
  Required
- Branch Name
  Required
- File Action
  Required
- File Path
  Required
- File Contents
  Required
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Issue
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Project
  Required
- Merge Request
  Required
- Body
  Required
- Confidential
Action
Write
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Scope
- State
- Order By
- Filter by Labels from a Group or Project?
Action
Search

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

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

Run an action

import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* dropbox / gitlab action */ });

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There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dropbox + GitLab integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Dropbox and GitLab

How can I integrate Dropbox with GitLab?

You can integrate Dropbox with GitLab using automation tools like Zapier. This involves setting up triggers and actions where specific events in Dropbox (like adding a file) can trigger actions in GitLab (such as creating an issue).

What types of triggers are available for Dropbox when integrating with GitLab?

When integrating Dropbox with GitLab, you can use triggers such as 'New File in Folder', 'New Folder', or 'File Updated' that initiate actions within your GitLab projects.

Can a new file addition in Dropbox trigger a pipeline in GitLab?

Yes, by setting up an appropriate automation, when a new file is added to a specific folder in Dropbox, it can trigger a defined pipeline or create issues/tasks in GitLab based on your configurations.

Is it possible to automatically update a GitLab issue when a file is updated in Dropbox?

Absolutely. When you update a file in the designated Dropbox folder, an action can be set up to automatically reflect these updates by commenting or modifying the relevant GitLab issue.

How do we manage authentication between Dropbox and GitLab during integration?

When setting up the integration, both your Dropbox and GitLab accounts need to be authenticated. This involves entering credentials for both services securely within our platform so that automated actions can be performed safely.

Are there any limitations on file types or sizes for triggering actions from Dropbox to GitLab?

Generally, there are no specific limitations on file types; however, execution speed might vary based on size and network conditions. It's always good practice to test with files similar in size and type as routinely used.

Can I limit integrations between specific folders of my Dropbox with certain projects on GitLab?

Yes, you can specify which folders in your Dropbox should trigger actions within certain projects on your GitLab account. This granularity helps manage project scopes effectively.

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