Dropbox MCP connector

Dropbox is a cloud storage service that stores, syncs, and shares files securely across devices. The Dropbox MCP connector allows AI agents to manage folders and files, download content as archives, and retrieve metadata and previews. It also supports exporting files in different formats and navigating folder structures.

Authentication type

• OAuth 2.0 Authorization Code - Requires a one-time user login to authorize the agent to access the service on their behalf.

Uses

Use the Dropbox MCP connector to perform the following actions:

• Organize project files by creating folder structures in Dropbox automatically
• Archive completed projects by downloading folders as ZIP files for storage
• Share file previews with stakeholders without granting full access permissions
• Retrieve file details like size, modification date, and sharing status instantly
• Distribute documents by downloading files from Dropbox to send via email
• Audit folder contents to track file inventory and organizational changes
• Export files in different formats to integrate with downstream applications

Example prompts

Use the following example prompts to invoke Dropbox MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:

• Create a folder called Q4 Marketing Campaigns in my Dropbox.
• Download all files from the client proposals folder as a ZIP.
• Show me a preview of the budget spreadsheet in Dropbox without opening it.
• List all files in the contracts folder and tell me when they were last updated.
• Download the latest product presentation from Dropbox so I can email it.
• Export the design mockup to a different file format in Dropbox.
• Get the file size and sharing details for the annual report in Dropbox.
• Create a new folder structure for the 2024 onboarding documents.
• Download a specific customer contract from Dropbox for review.
• Show me everything in the shared team folder to see what files we have.

Dropbox MCP connector tools

The Dropbox MCP connector provides the following tools. Each tool maps to a specific action you can invoke from your AI agent or automation.

Tool	Description
dropbox_dropboxcreatefolder_invoke	Creates a new folder at the specified location in Dropbox.
downloadFile	Downloads a single file from Dropbox to your local device.
downloadZip	Downloads an entire folder from Dropbox as a compressed ZIP archive.
exportFile	Exports a file from Dropbox in a different format or version.
getPreview	Retrieves a preview or thumbnail of a file's contents.
getMetadata	Retrieves information about a file or folder such as size and modification date.
listFolder	Displays all files and subfolders contained within a specified folder.