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Dropbox
1. Choose trigger event
Trello
Trello
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 Checklist Item in Card" in Trello.
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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.
Organization ID
Required
Name
Required
Description
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
File Attachments
URL Attachments
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
From List ID
Card ID
Required
To Board ID
To List ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Card Name
Card Description
Overwrite Description
Card Start Date
Card Due Date
Due Complete
Card Position
Card Closed
Cover Info
Card Color
Brightness
Attachment ID
URL
Size
Location Info
Coordinates
Address
Location
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Checklist Name
Required
Checklist to Copy ID
Checklist Items
Checklist Position
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
List ID
Card ID
Required
Comment Text
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Organization ID
Required
Board ID
Required
Name
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
Label Name
Required
Color
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
List ID
Card ID
Required
Label ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Board ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Board ID
Required
List Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Card ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Checklist ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Checklist ID
Required
Checklist Item ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
List ID
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization ID
Required
Board Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Trello Query String
Required
Organization ID
Cards Limit
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Organization ID
Required
Member_name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Board ID
Required
List Name
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
Organization ID
Required
Board Name
Required
Description
Required
Permission Level
Allow Any Team Member to Join This Board?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Example actions on this page
Add Folder Member
Create Checklist Item in Card
Works with
Claude · ChatGPT · Cursor · any MCP-compatible client
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Practical ways you can use Dropbox and Trello
Store finalized contracts in Dropbox from Trello
When a finalized contract is uploaded to Trello as a card attachment, Zapier can automatically save this file in a designated Dropbox folder. This ensures an organized storage system for key business documents and reduces manual effort handling file storage.
Whenever a file is updated in a Dropbox folder, Zapier can create a new comment in the related Trello card to notify stakeholders of the change. This workflow ensures documentation updates are communicated promptly, boosting efficiency and transparency.
Create new Trello cards for files added in Dropbox
When a new project-related file is added to a specific Dropbox folder, Zapier can create a corresponding Trello card in your project board. This helps teams stay updated on project assets and improves task visibility.
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