Dropbox + Slack

Send Slack messages to a private channel for new Dropbox files in a folder

Boost your team communication and workflow efficiency with this integration. When a new file arrives in a specified Dropbox folder, a corresponding private message is instantly sent in Slack. This method keeps your team updated on new file uploads, promotes teamwork, and reduces manual tracking efforts. Experience smooth operation and collaboration with this practical setup.

Boost your team communication and workflow efficiency with this integration. When a new file arrives in a specified Dropbox folder, a corresponding private message is instantly sent in Slack. This method keeps your team updated on new file uploads, promotes teamwork, and reduces manual tracking efforts. Experience smooth operation and collaboration with this practical setup.

  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!
    SlackSlack
    Send Private Channel Message

    Triggers when a new message is posted to a specific #private-channel or multi-dm.

    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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Slack is a platform for team communication: everything in one place, instantly searchable, available wherever you go. Offering instant messaging, document sharing and knowledge search for modern teams.
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