Dropbox + Slack

Upload new Slack private channel messages to Dropbox as files

Instantly save files shared in your Slack private channels to Dropbox with this seamless workflow. When a new message with a file attachment is posted in a private channel, the file will be automatically uploaded to Dropbox, ensuring that important documents are backed up and easily accessible. Never worry about losing crucial files in the mix of Slack conversations again.

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New Message Posted to Private Channel
Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.
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Search for a specific file by name. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
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Supported triggers and actions

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- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Channel
- User Name
- Shared
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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- Reaction
- Channel
- User
Trigger
Instant
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New User
Triggers when a new Slack user is created / first joins your org.
Trigger
Instant
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- ChannelRequired
- UsersRequired
Action
Write

- Send Multi Message
- 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
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- 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
- First Name
- Last Name
- Title
- Email
- User
Action
Write
- Raw Request User Info
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
Create Private Channel
This action creates a private channel in Slack.
Action
Write
- EmailRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Full NameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Space
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Overwrite
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New NameRequired
Action
Write
- Api Docs Info
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- File NameRequired
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
Action
Search

New Channel
Triggers whenever a new #channel is created.
Trigger
Instant
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- Include Alias
Trigger
Instant
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- User Name
- Highlight Word
- Trigger for Bot Messages?
Trigger
Instant
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New Pushed Message
Triggers when you click the "Push to Zapier" button from a message in Slack.
Trigger
Instant
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New Saved Message
Triggers when you save a message.
Trigger
Instant
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- TextRequired
- Remind when?Required
- Remind who?
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- 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
- Channel NameRequired
Action
Write
- ChannelRequired
- TopicRequired
Action
Write
- Status Text
- Status Emoji
- Expiration Time
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
- Search QueryRequired
- Sort By
- Sort Direction
Action
Search
- IDRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- UsernameRequired
- Return Raw Results?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
Trigger
Scheduled
Try It
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- PathRequired
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder NameRequired
- Include Deleted Folders?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Search TermRequired
- Include file contents?
Action
Search

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Upload new Slack private channel messages to Dropbox as files

New Public Message Posted Anywhere

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Message Posted to Channel

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New File

Channel

User Name

Shared

New Message Posted to Private Channel

ChannelRequired

Trigger for Bot Messages?

New Reaction Added

Reaction

Channel

User

New User

Invite User To Channel

ChannelRequired

UsersRequired

Send Direct Message

Send Multi Message

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

Send Private Channel Message

ChannelRequired

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?

Update Profile

First Name

Last Name

Title

Email

User

API Request (Beta)

Raw Request User Info

Api Docs Info

HTTP MethodRequired

URLRequired

Query String Parameters

Headers

Additional Request Headers

Body

Create Private Channel

Find User by Email

EmailRequired

Return Raw Results?

Find User by Name

Full NameRequired

Return Raw Results?

New Folder

Space

FolderRequired

Include files in subfolders?

New or Updated File

Space

FolderRequired