Dropbox + Things

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.

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...
    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.

    TriggerPolling
  2. automatically do this!
    ThingsThings
    Create To-Do

    Adds a new to-do to your Things Inbox.

    ActionWrite
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Supported triggers and actions

    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • Include files in subfolders?

    • Include file contents?

    • Include sharing link?

    Trigger
    Polling
    Try It
    • Space

    • FileRequired

    • New LocationRequired

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • Folder PathRequired

    • Important Information

    Action
    Write
    • Space

    • FolderRequired

    • FileRequired

    • Overwrite

    • Specify File Name

    • Specify File Extension

    • Include sharing link?

    Action
    Write
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About Things

Things is an award-winning personal task manager for Mac and iOS that helps you achieve your goals.
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