How to query file content using search_v2

acen

According to the docs, searching file content using a query (not just filenames) with files_search() requires a "Dropbox Business account". However, that requirement isn't mentioned anywhere else in the python-sdk documentation.

Should I assume that it's required to perform my desired task for files_search_v2 as well? And if so, how can I proceed with upgrading to Business? I would like to only pay the minimum needed to get access to file content querying with the API.

DB-Des

Hi @acen 

Yes, the same requirement applies to files_search_v2 as well. The Python SDK is essentially a wrapper around the underlying Dropbox API endpoints, and the account-level entitlements/plan requirements come from the API, not the SDK documentation. So if the API docs state that searching file content (not just filenames/metadata) requires a Dropbox Business account, that restriction applies regardless of which SDK method you use.

Also, we recommend using files_search_v2() going forward. The older files_search() method maps to a deprecated endpoint, so it’s best to avoid it and stick with files_search_v2() for current and future compatibility.

You can look at different options for Business plans here: https://www.dropbox.com/business/plans-comparison