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Thoughts on improving file sync performance and usability in cloud storage platforms
With recent updates and platform improvements in cloud storage services, I’ve been thinking about how usability and sync performance can be further optimized for users who work with large files and multiple devices. In my experience, issues like delayed syncing, file conflict handling, and cross-device consistency are…
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We're making some changes to the Dropbox Community
Hi everyone, Over the past few years, you’ve shared feedback, ideas, and questions that help shape how this community supports you. We’ve been listening closely - and as a result, we’ll soon be moving the Dropbox Community to a new platform designed to deliver a better, more seamless experience. We’re just a few days away…
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We’re live - welcome to the new Dropbox Community!
First off, a huge thank you for your patience while we made these changes. We know things may have felt a little quiet (or different!) during the transition, and we really appreciate you sticking with us. 💙 📣 We’re excited to welcome you to the new and improved Dropbox Community - now with a fresh foundation that will help…
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Beta Build 254.3.2480
Thanks for using Dropbox! The desktop client is regularly updated with many improvements and fixes. Download Windows(Windows 10 or later) Standard Installer Offline Installer (32 Bit) Offline Installer (64 Bit) Offline Installer (ARM64) Enterprise Installer (32 Bit) Enterprise Installer (64 Bit) Enterprise Installer…
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Fix: Dropbox Finder Extension (Smart Sync / Right-Click Menu) Permanently Disabled on macOS
Hey all, I've been beating my head against the wall for a week now trying to figure out why my Dropbox Finder extension wasn't working. I don't have File Provider and really didn't want to set it up, plus I'm apparently not a candidate. I'm not sure exactly what caused this state. It was either a recent update or some…
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Add a Recovery Email to Your Dropbox Account for Easy Access and Extra Security
Hi everyone! We’re excited to share a new feature that makes it easier to stay connected to what matters most in Dropbox - your files, memories, and important work. Over the years, we’ve seen many people come to the Community after getting locked out of their Dropbox. We know how frustrating that can be. You can now add a…
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How to track nested files when folder is deleted?
Hi, We're building an integration that tracks file changes across a Dropbox Business team using the team_log/get_events API. When a user deletes a folder, we receive a single file_delete event with assets[0][".tag"] = "folder", no individual events are generated for the files that were inside that folder. Our problem: We…
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How do you organize large collections of gaming and media files efficiently?
Hi everyone I’ve been reorganizing a large number of gaming-related files, screenshots, setup notes, and performance-testing folders recently, and I was curious how others here manage everything efficiently with Dropbox. Do you prefer keeping everything in broad folders, or using more detailed category/subfolder structures…
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Dropbox MCP server tool schema incompatible with Anthropic/Claude strict tool validation
Hi Dropbox team,I’m using the official Dropbox MCP endpoint with Claude Cowork:https://mcp.dropbox.com/mcpThe OAuth connection works correctly. Claude can authenticate and the WhoAmI/account check succeeds.However, Dropbox file/folder operations fail with this error:API Error: 400{"type": "error","error": {"type":…
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Multiple Signers: Both Embedded + Non-Embedded workflows?
Hello. Is it possible to create a multi-signer signature request where: * Signer 1 uses the "embedded" signature flow * Signer 2 uses the "non-embedded" signature flow I've gone through both the "embedded" and "non-embedded" workflows (in API docs) separately, but I'm unclear how I could combine these two flows for a…