Zip Archive API + Dropbox

Extract and manage new Dropbox files by creating zip archives with Zip Archive API

When a new file appears in your Dropbox folder, this workflow springs into action, swiftly unzipping the content using the Zip Archive API. This automation not only streamlines your file management routine but also saves precious time, paving the way for enhanced productivity. Empower your digital workspace with improved organization and efficiency for seamless file operations.

When this happens...
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
automatically do this!
Extract ZIP Archive
Extracts files from a ZIP archive
ActionWrite

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Supported triggers and actions

- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- Shared FolderRequired
- Member Email AddressesRequired
- Access LevelRequired
- Notify Members?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- TitleRequired
- Destination FolderRequired
- Description
- Deadline
- Open for Uploads
Action
Write
- Space
- Folder PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write

- Space
- FolderRequired
- FileRequired
- Overwrite
- Specify File Name
- Specify File Extension
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Overwrite
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write

- Space
- FileRequired
- New NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Allow Downloading With Shared Link?Required
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove PasswordRequired
Action
Write
- Stop on errorRequired
- HTTP MethodRequired
- URLRequired
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- Folder NameRequired
- Include Deleted Folders?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Search TermRequired
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include contents of subfolders?
- Include deleted files and folders?
- Include media info?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Please select the file upload typeRequired
- Archive Password
Action
Write

Shared Folders
Triggers when a shared folder is added.
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File
- Include files in subfolders?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Trigger
Polling
Try It
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- File PathRequired
- Important Information
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Folder NameRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FileRequired
- New LocationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- FolderRequired
- File NameRequired
- File ContentRequired
- Include sharing link?
Action
Write
- Space
- PathRequired
- Requested Visibility
- Link Password
- Expires At
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Set or Remove ExpirationRequired
Action
Write
- Space
- Shared Link URLRequired
- Audience
- Access
Action
Write
- Space
- Search queryRequired
- Search path
- Order by
- File status
- Search filenames only
- File extensions
- File categories
Action
Search
- Space
- FolderRequired
- Include files in subfolders?
- File NameRequired
- Include Deleted Files?
- Include file contents?
- Include sharing link?
Action
Search
- Space
- Path
- Direct links only
Action
Search
- Please select the file upload typeRequired
- Archive Name
- Archive Password
Action
Write

About Zip Archive API

Compress & extract ZIP archives. Zip multiple files into a single archive for mailing or storage. Secure your files with a password at ease.

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Related categories

Content & Files

About Dropbox

Dropbox lets you store your files online, sync them to all your devices, and share them easily. Get started for free, then upgrade for more space and security features.

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