Connect Discourse and Dropbox to Build Intelligent Automations
Choose a Trigger
When this happens...
Fetch New Posts
Choose an Action
Automatically do this!
Delete File or Folder
Create Shared Link
Create Folder
List Folder Contents
Advance search
Upload File to Dropbox
Get Dropbox File Download Link
Copy File or Folder
Create Text File
Move Or Rename File
Upload Or Append File Content
List all files
Create File Request
Set Shared Link Download Permission
Invite Members To Shared Folder
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Actions and Triggers
When this happensTriggers
A trigger is an event that starts a workflow.
Fetch New Posts
Retrieve posts created on the Discourse forum since the specified recent time (returns posts from the last N minutes).
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.
New or Updated File
Triggers when a new file is added or updated in a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 6000.
Do thisActions
Action is the task that follows automatically within your Discourse integrations.
Create Post
Add a post to Discourse — reply to an existing topic or start a new topic with a title and category.
Create Discourse User
Create a new Discourse user account with name, email, username, and password. Optionally activate and approve the account; returns confirmation or activation instructions.
Create Tag Group
Creates a new tag group in Discourse.
Delete File or Folder
Deletes a file or folder from Dropbox by its location; removing a folder deletes everything inside it.
Create Shared Link
Creates a shareable link for a file so you can send it to others.
Create Folder
Creates a new folder in Dropbox at the location you choose.
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Frequently Asked Questions
To start, connect both your Discourse and Dropbox accounts to viaSocket. Once connected, you can set up a workflow where an event in Discourse triggers actions in Dropbox (or vice versa).
Absolutely. You can customize how Discourse data is recorded in Dropbox. This includes choosing which data fields go into which fields of Dropbox, setting up custom formats, and filtering out unwanted information.
The data sync between Discourse and Dropbox typically happens in real-time through instant triggers. And a maximum of 15 minutes in case of a scheduled trigger.
Yes, viaSocket allows you to add custom logic or use built-in filters to modify data according to your needs.
Yes, you can set conditional logic to control the flow of data between Discourse and Dropbox. For instance, you can specify that data should only be sent if certain conditions are met, or you can create if/else statements to manage different outcomes.
About Discourse
Discourse is a modern forum solution that facilitates community discussions, Q&A, and social interactions. It offers a range of features including real-time notifications, moderation tools, and customizable themes to enhance user engagement.
Learn MoreAbout Dropbox
Dropbox is a file hosting service that offers cloud storage, file synchronization, personal cloud, and client software. It enables users to create a special folder on their computers, which Dropbox then synchronizes so that it appears to be the same folder regardless of the device used to view it. Files placed in this folder are also accessible through the Dropbox website and mobile apps.
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