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Dropbox
Dropbox
1. Choose trigger event
Google Chat
Google Chat
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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Dropbox
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 "Create Message" in Google Chat.
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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.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
File Path
Required
Important Information
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Folder
Required
Folder Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
File
Required
New Location
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Folder
Required
File Name
Required
File Content
Required
Include sharing link?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Path
Required
Requested Visibility
Link Password
Expires At
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Shared Link URL
Required
Set or Remove Expiration
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Shared Link URL
Required
Audience
Access
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Space
Search query
Required
Search path
Order by
File status
Search filenames only
File extensions
File categories
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Space
Folder
Required
Include files in subfolders?
File Name
Required
Include Deleted Files?
Include file contents?
Include sharing link?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Space
Path
Direct links only
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Hangouts Chat Room
Required
Message Title
Required
Message Image URL
Message Subtitle
Message Text
Required
Action Button Text
Action Button URL
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
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Example actions on this page
Add Folder Member
Create Message
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Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
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Practical ways you can use Dropbox and Google Chat
Receive Google Chat notifications for new files in Dropbox
Stay organized by keeping your team informed. Whenever a new file is added to a specific Dropbox folder, Zapier will automatically send a notification in a Google Chat room. This keeps everyone aligned and ensures urgent files get immediate visibility.
Send Google Chat alerts for new marketing assets in Dropbox
When new marketing assets get added or updated in Dropbox, Zapier can send a Google Chat alert to a designated room. This boosts team collaboration and ensures marketers act promptly on new or updated materials, enhancing project timelines.
Learn how to automate Google Chat on the Zapier blog
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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.
Google Chat is a communication software developed by Google built for teams that provides direct messages and team chat rooms, along with a group messaging function that allows Google Drive content sharing.
