Dropbox自动化_dropbox-automation
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dropbox-automation(Dropbox自动化)是通过Rube MCP(即Composio平台)实现Dropbox文件管理自动化的技能。它覆盖了Dropbox的核心操作,包括文件上传下载、搜索查找、文件夹管理、共享链接、批量操作和元数据检索。该技能通过Composio的Dropbox工具集与Dropbox API交互,在AI代理中实现无缝的云端文件管理。设置过程分为四步:连接Rube MCP服务器(添加https://rube.app/mcp作为MCP端点,无需API密钥);通过RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS连接Dropbox工具集;按照返回的OAuth链接完成授权;确认连接状态为ACTIVE后开始使用。该技能详细提供了五大核心工作流的工具序列和参数说明:文件搜索支持按名称、类型和扩展名筛选,注意搜索结果可能分页,最多10000条匹配;上传下载支持常规文件操作、文件夹ZIP下载、公共URL保存和共享链接下载;共享链接管理支持创建、列出和获取共享链接元数据,允许设置受众范围、访问权限、过期时间和密码保护;文件夹管理支持创建、移动、复制、删除,包括批量操作和异步任务轮询;文件夹内容浏览支持递归列出和分页。该技能还详细列出了各种操作中的常见陷阱,如路径格式要求(区分大小写、必须以/开头)、速率限制、批量操作的异步特性等。它适用于需要频繁与Dropbox交互的自动化工作流,如文档处理、备份同步和文件分发。
Dropbox Automation via Rube MCP
Automate Dropbox operations including file upload/download, search, folder management, sharing links, batch operations, and metadata retrieval through Composio’s Dropbox toolkit.
Prerequisites
- Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available)
- Active Dropbox connection via
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONSwith toolkitdropbox - Always call
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSfirst to get current tool schemas
Setup
Get Rube MCP: Addhttps://rube.app/mcpas an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.
- Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming
RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLSresponds - Call
RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONSwith toolkitdropbox - If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete Dropbox OAuth
- Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows
Core Workflows
1. Search for Files and Folders
When to use: User wants to find files or folders by name, content, or type
Tool sequence:
DROPBOX_SEARCH_FILE_OR_FOLDER- Search by query string with optional path scope and filters [Required]DROPBOX_SEARCH_CONTINUE- Paginate through additional results using cursor [Required if has_more]DROPBOX_GET_METADATA- Validate and get canonical path for a search result [Optional]DROPBOX_READ_FILE- Read file content to verify it is the intended document [Optional]
Key parameters:
query: Search string (case-insensitive, 1+ non-whitespace characters)options.path: Scope search to a folder (e.g.,"/Documents"); empty string for rootoptions.file_categories: Filter by type ("image","document","pdf","folder", etc.)options.file_extensions: Filter by extension (e.g.,["jpg", "png"])options.filename_only: Settrueto match filenames only (not content)options.max_results: Results per page (default 100, max 1000)
Pitfalls:
- Search returns
has_more: truewith acursorwhen more results exist; MUST continue to avoid silently missing matches - Maximum 10,000 matches total across all pages of search + search_continue
DROPBOX_GET_METADATAreturnedpath_displaymay differ in casing from user input; always use the returned canonical path- File content from
DROPBOX_READ_FILEmay be returned as base64-encodedfile_content_bytes; decode before parsing
2. Upload and Download Files
When to use: User wants to upload files to Dropbox or download files from it
Tool sequence:
DROPBOX_UPLOAD_FILE- Upload a file to a specified path [Required for upload]DROPBOX_READ_FILE- Download/read a file from Dropbox [Required for download]DROPBOX_DOWNLOAD_ZIP- Download an entire folder as a zip file [Optional]DROPBOX_SAVE_URL- Save a file from a public URL directly to Dropbox [Optional]DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_FILE- Download a file from a shared link URL [Optional]DROPBOX_EXPORT_FILE- Export non-downloadable files like Dropbox Paper to markdown/HTML [Optional]
Key parameters:
path: Dropbox path (must start with/, e.g.,"/Documents/report.pdf")mode:"add"(default, fail on conflict) or"overwrite"for uploadsautorename:trueto auto-rename on conflict instead of failingcontent: FileUploadable object withs3key,mimetype, andnamefor uploadsurl: Public URL forDROPBOX_SAVE_URLexport_format:"markdown","html", or"plain_text"for Paper docs
Pitfalls:
DROPBOX_SAVE_URLis asynchronous and may take up to 15 minutes for large filesDROPBOX_DOWNLOAD_ZIPfolder must be under 20 GB with no single file over 4 GB and fewer than 10,000 entriesDROPBOX_READ_FILEcontent may be base64-encoded; check response format- Shared link downloads via
DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_FILEmay requirelink_passwordfor protected links
3. Share Files and Manage Links
When to use: User wants to create sharing links or manage existing shared links
Tool sequence:
DROPBOX_GET_METADATA- Confirm file/folder exists and
get canonical path [Prerequisite]DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKS- Check for existing shared links to avoid duplicates [Prerequisite]DROPBOX_CREATE_SHARED_LINK- Create a new shared link [Required]DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_METADATA- Resolve a shared link URL to metadata [Optional]DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_FOLDERS- List all shared folders the user has access to [Optional]
Key parameters:
path: File or folder path for link creationsettings.audience:"public","team", or"no_one"settings.access:"viewer"or"editor"settings.expires: ISO 8601 expiration date (e.g.,"2026-12-31T23:59:59Z")settings.require_password/settings.link_password: Password protectionsettings.allow_download: Boolean for download permissiondirect_only: ForLIST_SHARED_LINKS, settrueto only return direct links (not parent folder links)
Pitfalls:
DROPBOX_CREATE_SHARED_LINKfails with 409 Conflict if a shared link already exists for the path; check withDROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKSfirst- Always validate path with
DROPBOX_GET_METADATAbefore creating links to avoidpath/not_founderrors - Reuse existing links from
DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKSinstead of creating duplicates requested_visibilityis deprecated; useaudiencefor newer implementations
4. Manage Folders (Create, Move, Delete)
When to use: User wants to create, move, rename, or delete files and folders
Tool sequence:
DROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER- Create a single folder [Required for create]DROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER_BATCH- Create multiple folders at once [Optional]DROPBOX_MOVE_FILE_OR_FOLDER- Move or rename a single file/folder [Required for move]DROPBOX_MOVE_BATCH- Move multiple items at once [Optional]DROPBOX_DELETE_FILE_OR_FOLDER- Delete a single file or folder [Required for delete]DROPBOX_DELETE_BATCH- Delete multiple items at once [Optional]DROPBOX_COPY_FILE_OR_FOLDER- Copy a file or folder to a new location [Optional]DROPBOX_CHECK_MOVE_BATCH/DROPBOX_CHECK_FOLDER_BATCH- Poll async batch job status [Required for batch ops]
Key parameters:
path: Target path (must start with/, case-sensitive)from_path/to_path: Source and destination for move/copy operationsautorename:trueto auto-rename on conflictentries: Array of{from_path, to_path}for batch moves; array of paths for batch createsallow_shared_folder: Settrueto allow moving shared foldersallow_ownership_transfer: Settrueif move changes ownership
Pitfalls:
- All paths are case-sensitive and must start with
/ - Paths must NOT end with
/or whitespace - Batch operations may be asynchronous; poll with
DROPBOX_CHECK_MOVE_BATCHorDROPBOX_CHECK_FOLDER_BATCH DROPBOX_FILES_MOVE_BATCH(v1) has “all or nothing” behavior - if any entry fails, entire batch failsDROPBOX_MOVE_BATCH(v2) is preferred overDROPBOX_FILES_MOVE_BATCH(v1)- Maximum 1000 entries per batch delete/move; 10,000 paths per batch folder create
- Case-only renaming is not supported in batch move operations
5. List Folder Contents
When to use: User wants to browse or enumerate files in a Dropbox folder
Tool sequence:
DROPBOX_LIST_FILES_IN_FOLDER- List contents of a folder [Required]DROPBOX_LIST_FOLDERS- Alternative folder listing with deleted entries support [Optional]DROPBOX_GET_METADATA- Get details for a specific item [Optional]
Key parameters:
path: Folder path (empty string""for root)recursive:trueto list all nested contentslimit: Max results per request (default/max 2000)include_deleted:trueto include deleted but recoverable itemsinclude_media_info:trueto get photo/video metadata
Pitfalls:
- Use empty string
""for root folder, not"/" - Recursive listings can be very large; use
limitto control page size - Results may paginate via cursor even with small limits
DROPBOX_LIST_FILES_IN_FOLDERreturns 409 Conflict withpath/not_foundfor incorrect paths
Commo
n Patterns
ID Resolution
- Path-based: Most Dropbox tools use path strings (e.g.,
"/Documents/file.pdf") - ID-based: Some tools accept
id:...format (e.g.,"id:4g0reWVRsAAAAAAAAAAAQ") - Canonical path: Always use
path_displayorpath_lowerfromDROPBOX_GET_METADATAresponses for subsequent calls - Shared link URL: Use
DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_METADATAto resolve URLs to paths/IDs
Pagination
Dropbox uses cursor-based pagination across most endpoints:
- Search: Follow
has_more+cursorwithDROPBOX_SEARCH_CONTINUE(max 10,000 total matches) - Folder listing: Follow cursor from response until no more pages
- Shared links: Follow
has_more+cursorinDROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKS - Batch job status: Poll with
DROPBOX_CHECK_MOVE_BATCH/DROPBOX_CHECK_FOLDER_BATCH
Async Operations
Several Dropbox operations run asynchronously:
DROPBOX_SAVE_URL- returns job ID; poll or setwait: true(up to 120s default)DROPBOX_MOVE_BATCH/DROPBOX_FILES_MOVE_BATCH- may return job IDDROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER_BATCH- may return job IDDROPBOX_DELETE_BATCH- returns job ID
Known Pitfalls
Path Formats
- All paths must start with
/(except empty string for root in some endpoints) - Paths must NOT end with
/or contain trailing whitespace - Paths are case-sensitive for write operations
path_displayfrom API may differ in casing from user input; always prefer API-returned paths
Rate Limits
- Dropbox API has per-endpoint rate limits; batch operations help reduce call count
- Search is limited to 10,000 total matches across all pagination
DROPBOX_SAVE_URLhas a 15-minute timeout for large files
File Content
DROPBOX_READ_FILEmay return content as base64-encodedfile_content_bytes- Non-downloadable files (Dropbox Paper, Google Docs) require
DROPBOX_EXPORT_FILEinstead - Download URLs from shared links require proper authentication headers
Sharing
- Creating a shared link when one already exists returns a 409 Conflict error
- Always check
DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKSbefore creating new links - Shared folder access may not appear in standard path listings; use
DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_FOLDERS
Quick Reference
| Task | Tool Slug | Key Params |
|---|---|---|
| Search files | DROPBOX_SEARCH_FILE_OR_FOLDER | query,options.path |
| Continue search | DROPBOX_SEARCH_CONTINUE | cursor |
| List folder | DROPBOX_LIST_FILES_IN_FOLDER | path,recursive,limit |
| List folders | DROPBOX_LIST_FOLDERS | path,recursive |
| Get metadata | DROPBOX_GET_METADATA | path |
| Read/download file | DROPBOX_READ_FILE | path |
| Upload file | DROPBOX_UPLOAD_FILE | path,content,mode |
| Save URL to Dropbox | DROPBOX_SAVE_URL | path,url |
| Download folder zip | DROPBOX_DOWNLOAD_ZIP | path |
| Export Paper doc | DROPBOX_EXPORT_FILE | path,export_format |
| Download shared link | DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_FILE | url |
| Create shared link | DROPBOX_CREATE_SHARED_LINK | path,settings |
| List shared links | DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_LINKS | path,direct_only |
| Shared link metadata | DROPBOX_GET_SHARED_LINK_METADATA | url |
| List shared folders | DROPBOX_LIST_SHARED_FOLDERS | limit |
| Create folder | DROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER | path |
| Create folders batch | DROPBOX_CREATE_FOLDER_BATCH | paths |
| Move file/folder | DROPBOX_MOVE_FILE_OR_FOLDER | from_path,to_path |
| Move batch | DROPBOX_MOVE_BATCH | entries |
| Delete file/folder | DROPBOX_DELETE_FILE_OR_FOLDER | path |
| Delete batch | DROPBOX_DELETE_BATCH | entries |
| Copy file/folder | DROPBOX_COPY_FILE_OR_FOLDER | from_path,to_path |
| Check batch status | DROPBOX_CHECK_MOVE_BATCH | async_job_id |
When to Use
This skill is applicable to execute the workflow or actions described in the overview.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testin
g, or expert review. - Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
