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Cannot load javascript from Dropbox - Incorrect Mime Type?
I am trying to load javascript code from Dropbox for use in personal bookmarklets. For instance, (function(){ const url = 'https://www.dropbox.com/s/5cbb5dki3rnpdei/DebugSimple.js?raw=1'; const e = document.createElement('SCRIPT'); e.src=url; document.head.appendChild(e); })(); However, when doing so I get the error…
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Is there any way to find out who modified or created the file using Dropbox API?
Over the air download via API fails today, worked yesterday.
Hi, I have an embedded device that downlopads firmware updates over the air via the DropBox API. Downloads worked fine yesterday, and fail today. The code has not changed since then, and I even went back to a revision built a few months ago, and it fails in exactly the same way. I am using a Texas Instruments CC3200…
How Can I get the Microsoft Details like Title, Owner, Subject, Keywords etc. of Doc file
I have uploaded a doc file and added some extra fields properties like tile, keywords, subject ,owner details. Please tell me how can I get these "Microsoft details" uisng Dropbox API, I am sharing you a screenshot, what I am exacctly needing.
Videos losing media_info in list_folder
A number of mp4 files that have been unmodified for a few months and which used to show metadata, have started losing their media_info and are now showing the 'file' tag when retrieved through the API with list_folder. I was wondering if this is something with a known cause and if there is anything i can do to make them…
Corrupt saved file if I first don't save to disk (node)
Hi all, I'm using the api to save a file to Dropbox from node (meteor). My problem is, if I don't first save to disk (node) but directly to Dropbox, the result is a corrupted file. Otherwise, If I first save to node, read, and then save to DB, the file is saved perfect. In the client (browser) I receive the file from the…
Can't download file from a password protected shared folder - 'shared_link_access_denied'
Hi I'm trying to download a file with API from a subfolder of a password protected shared folder using the 'get_shared_link_file' function and but I'm receiving: 'shared_link_access_denied'. I am providing the shared folder's password and the password is correct as I can access the folder and its subfolders and download…
password protected file via API
I have been unable to download a password protected file using the API, even with the API explorer. Specifically the endpoint /get_shared_link_file fails with the following message curl -X POST https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/sharing/get_shared_link_file \ --header 'Authorization: Bearer <ACCESS_TOKEN>' \ --header…
Downloading from a shared, password-protected folder
Hello - I am trying to access a shared folder that is password protected. Currently, I can get the contents of the folder with list_folder() but it is unclear how I would get actual downloads for the files. If I was accessing my own account I could use get_temporary_link() but I am struggling to find the equivalent for a…
Access only to allowed content of a team member by some token.
Can i somehow generate access token not from administrator of team? Because i get all permissions and i can do all actions with all team content filed and content of private folders of other team members if i generate token in application from administrator role. I can not generate token for applications of other member…
downloading a large file using python v2 API
Dear Dropboxers, would it be possible to see an example for large file download, equivalent to https://www.dropboxforum.com/hc/en-us/community/posts/205544836-python-upload-big-file-example for the upload? Thanks.
python upload big file example (speed/resume)
Hi, As the original thread is locked (https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/API-Support-Feedback/python-upload-big-file-example/m-p/166626) I'd like to add two questions related to uploading large files: - The upload speed is being limited around 6Mbps (800Kb/s), even using a connection with 150Mbps for upload. Is there some…
Data Loss when using iOS Document Picker Plugin (and no Wifi)
I develop a document based iOS app and have received a number of customer complaints that changes they have made to their document (using my app) have been lost. The documents are stored in Dropbox and accessed via the built in iOS Document Picker UI (iOS13) I have managed to reproduce this? failure using a simple 'test…
Error Uploading File :-1: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation)
I created a Pdf file which prints and emails without any problems and im trying to upload to my dropbox apps folder. This is my first dropbox App and I need help please. I keep getting this error : -1: linker command failed with exit code 1 (use -v to see invocation) My Code is as follows: Appdelegate.m -…
API Get Members who has access to a namespace
Hello. I was searching the the decision in the V2 API documentation but did not find it. Could you please describe please how i can get team members or groups that have access to a namespace (Root folder of a namespace).
events page info as JSON
Hello, I would like to know if there is a way to get the information displayed in the https://www.dropbox.com/events page in a "computer readable" format like JSON in order to avoid the parsing of the HTLM (which may change) , preferably using the Java API.
Upload request for iOS mobile app
Hello, this is my first time trying to upload a file to my companys dropbox account. The file is a 1 to 5 page pdf report that is generated. I am able to generate, print and email report without a problem, but now would like to upload the report to dropbox also when it is emailed to keep as a record. The report would go in…
Check if a given path is file or folder
Hello I am trying to use your API and to check if a path is a file or a folder. For folders works ok but when I find in my path a file the request crashes with {".tag":"path","path":"not_folder"} (which is normally ). Here is my code: String currentUrl = url != null? url :""; ListFolderResult result =…
limitation by number requests to API
Does your API V2 have any limitations by number requests from one IP address or for one account?
Search missing shared folders inconsistently
My Dropbox business Search is missing shared folders inconsistentially. I am using the Dropbox API to search for folders and I am having issues accessing shared folders sometimes. I have a name I look for, and sometimes it will come back as a result in a user's folder that I previously shared with the business user account…
files/list_folder. Dropbox-API-Select-Admin. Invalid select user id format error.
I am trying to send the files/list_folder request with the 'Dropbox-API-Select-Admin = Whole Team' header. But i get a 400 response (Error in call to API function "files/list_folder": Invalid select user id format) 1. I registered Business Account. 2. Added the 'Team member file access' application. 3. Generated the token…
Getting Parent Directory of Current Folder
I am trying to retrieve the parent folder of the current folder I am in to make it easier to trace permissions amongst folders. I currently am able to list every user's folder, permissions, etc., but is there anyway to use the "item" variable in the code below to directly access its parent folder's name? using…
Convert file URL from CreateSharedLinkAsync to dropbox file path
I have dropbox account with big amount of files, stored in different folders. Also i have a database (local) which store a links to files in my dropbox, uploaded by api methods. Links are created by CreateSharedLinkAsync API method. Is it possible to convert this links backward to file location, used in UploadAsync API…
Get list of all file changes
When I used the list_folder/continue API, I noticed that it returns the file changes for only that particular folder whose cursor has been used. If I want the changes that have been made in a different folder, I have to get the cursor of that folder and make an API call again. Unlike getting list of changes of a particular…
File downloading by the link
I develop the product that uses dropbox api. I am needed in api that can help us. I was searching in all internet but did not found anything. Do You have functionality that can allow me dowload files or they revisions by something link? I know about API https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/download…. But it is not quite…
How to get each team member's permissions per folder using .NET Dropbox API?
I am trying to go through all the members of my Dropbox and find out their permissions on every folder, but I'm not sure how to do this. I am new to the API, so help would be appreciated. I am writing in C# as seen in my code: public MainPage() { this.InitializeComponent(); var task = Task.Run((Func<Task>)MainPage.Run);…
Re: Retrieve with a File limit and File count
I'm looking for a way to get the count of entries from this python api call: e=dbx.files_list_folder('/myfolder').entries None of the following work: >>> print(e.count) <built-in method count of list object at 0x107dcd098> >>> print(e.size) Traceback (most recent call last): File "<stdin>", line 1, in <module>…
Question about the method ListFolderMembersAsync()
I noticed an issue when I call ListFolderMembersAsync(sharedFolderId). If my shared folder contains a member that it is external of my team, when I call this method ListFolderMembersAsync, it doesn't show this member on the list of members. What am i doing wrong?
Team Folder Vs Shared Folders
i have to account 1. team Folders UI 2. shared folder (NEW UI) using the Dropbox C# SDK . On the team folder account I manage to get all of my folders from the List_Folder | List_Folder_Continue requests. When trying to retrieve the new shared folders from the same request they does not appear. They appear only in the…
List share links of all folders
I am trying to create links and then list all of the links for all subfolders inside a folder. I’m very new to API so I would need very basic instructions if this is possible.

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