Dropbox MCP connector
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Dropbox is a cloud storage service that lets you store, sync, and share files securely across devices. The Dropbox MCP connector allows AI agents to create folders, download files and folders, and export content directly from Dropbox. It also supports retrieving file and folder metadata, generating file previews, and listing folder contents for streamlined file management.
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 into structured folders automatically
- Retrieve documents instantly without opening Dropbox manually
- Share entire folders as ZIP archives with stakeholders
- Preview file contents before downloading or forwarding
- Convert files into different formats for easy sharing
- Audit file and folder details for compliance tracking
- Browse folder contents to locate files quickly
- Automate document retrieval steps within business workflows
Example prompts
Use the following example prompts to invoke Dropbox MCP connector tools from your AI assistant or Boomi Connect workflow:
Create a new folder in Dropbox for the Q3 marketing campaign.Download the latest budget spreadsheet from Dropbox.Zip up the client onboarding folder in Dropbox and send it to me.Export the quarterly report from Dropbox as a PDF.Show me a preview of the contract before I download it from Dropbox.List everything inside the shared team folder in Dropbox.Get the details for the invoice file stored in Dropbox.Find out when the project proposal in Dropbox was last modified.Download the ZIP archive of the design assets folder from Dropbox.Check the metadata for the HR policy folder in Dropbox.
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 | Create a new folder in Dropbox. |
| downloadFile | Download a file |
| downloadZip | Download a folder as a ZIP archive |
| exportFile | Export a file |
| getPreview | Get a preview of a file |
| getMetadata | Get metadata for a file or folder |
| listFolder | List folder contents |
