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Dropbox + Things integrations

Create to-dos in Things from new Dropbox files

Stay organized and on top of your tasks with this simple workflow. When a new file is added to a specified folder in your Dropbox, it creates a new To-Do in Things app. This automation ensures that you won’t miss any important documents that require your attention, keeping your productivity levels high.

  1. When this happens...
    New File in Folder
    New File in Folder
    New File in FolderTriggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
  2. automatically do this!
    Create To-Do
    Create To-Do
    Create To-DoAdds a new to-do to your Things Inbox.
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    • Space
    • Folder
      Required
    • Include files in subfolders?
    • Include sharing link?
    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • 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
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    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
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Things is an award-winning personal task manager for Mac and iOS that helps you achieve your goals.
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  • Create to-dos in Things for new files in Dropbox folder