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HTTP API Throttling?
Hi, I am using the http API to upload files into my account, however >50% of them fail and I suspect it is because I can have up to 20 parallel processes trying to upload in a window of about 5 seconds. Error message: {"error_summary": "too_many_write_operations/", "error": {"reason": {".tag":…
How to get meta data of current path
Hi ! I just need to get metadata of my current path, so I use dropbox.Dropbox(my_token).files_get_metadata('') But I got this error dropbox.stone_validators.ValidationError: '' did not match pattern '(/(.|[ ......)' I tried '.' , '/' instead of ' ' , but i got the same error It's strange, cause when I want to list my…
Direct Download raw=1 Doesn't Work
We've recently become unable to directly download dropbox files via CLI (via curl). We used to append `raw=1` to the share link, and everything would work. Now, appending raw=1 to the share link downloads a JS App that creates and submits a form in-browser, and thus, no longer works with simple CLI tools.
Dropbox Peering
Hello, We are downloading our customer's large dropbox account data on Microsoft Azure machines using Dropbix for Business API. Is there any way we can speed up the dropbox downloads. I have heard of a technique called Peering. How can we use it in our solution ? Thanks, Gagan
How to identify team member folder in the
I'm using 2/files/list_folder endpoint to list folders in user's root folder. Is it possible to determine if folder is Team member folder or not?
Rename file when upload
Hi, I'm using Dropbox Javascript API. I use the dropbox-sdk-js to upload files. However, I want to rename it before uploading it. Thank you.
Does Integration App based on region ??
Hi Team, We have integration with Dropbox. So we Authorize customer via our App. Question - does we need app in EU region to get GDPR complaince ? Integration is like ****** Compnay ----> APP ---> Customer Account in dropbox Thanks, Nitu
Adding youtube using API (HTTP)
hello, everyone! I'm trying to add youtube via Dropbox API v2(HTTP). For example, I have the following code that I upload to Paper. <h1>Test</h1> <img src="https://example.com/image.png">  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v="></a>  <iframe width="560"…
list_folder {".tag": "not_found"}
Hello. I'm following this example: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-list_folder curl -X POST https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/files/list_folder \ --header "Authorization: Bearer " \ --header "Content-Type: application/json" \ --data "{\"path\": \"/Aplicativos/APEOESP\",\"recursive\":…
How to get email from dropbox api v2 using swift
Hi, I am trying to figure out how to grab the email from a users account. I am currently able to log into dropbox properly, but cant seem to find information on this. I am also using flutter. dropBoxChannel.setMethodCallHandler({ [weak self] (call: FlutterMethodCall, result: FlutterResult) -> Void in guard call.method…
Dropbox API Add folder member not working
Hi, I am using the AddFolderMemberAsync (.NET SDK) to give access to a shared folder which is created with no access by default(it does not inherit members from parent folder, which is a team folder). Yesterday I noticed that sharing the folder did not work. I ran some tests with Postman as well - I am getting a null…
API can't see new files in APP folder
Hi, I'm having an issue using java/groovy API 3.0.8 and 3.1.1 (latest). I have a local APP, with a few 'old' folders created before 06/27/2019 and 'new' files and folders added after that day. I was able to see files in APP's root folder before that day, using code like this: com.dropbox.core.v2.DbxClientV2 client = ...…
How to get File/Folder LinkMetadata for all links to dbx for business content
Dbx User endpoints provide sharing/list_shared_links and sharing/get_shared_link_metadata, both operate in the context of a user. Is there a way to list all links for a dbx team, and get associated metadata? Note: I tried Dropbox-API-Select-Admin header, returned a clear error telling me that was not supported.
How to get the remaining space in C#
Is there a way to check the remaining space in c#?
Is the server modified date updated with permission changes?
Pretty much just the title. When I get the file metadata (with files/get_metadata or files/list_folder), I get a server_modified, which seems to be just a more sensitive variant of the client_modified timestamp (so client_modified only changes when the content of the file changed while server_modified changes with moves,…
I am getting error when i am trying to upload file from salesforce.
I am integrating salesforce with Dropbox. But when i am trying to hit the api it showing error. Error - HTTP header "Dropbox-API-Arg": could not decode input as JSON Code - string token = 'https://content.dropboxapi.com/2/files/upload'; HttpRequest r = new HttpRequest(); r.setEndpoint(token);…
Authorization and unattended batch process
Is it possible to return an access token without human intervention during the authorization process? I am writing a batch process to be run on a server that connects to a dropbox app with AppKey:AppSecret and checks for newly created files and copy them to a server and record the file details. However, it seems that the…
Dropbox API Connector - Overwrite
Does anyone know how to make an API connection not overwrite files? I am currently running a feed where data is syncing into Dropbox. Everytime the feed reruns, the previous data gets overwritte with new data. However, I need one file collecting all data. Please share any insights or solutions.
List ALL file/folder metadata
Is there a way to list "all" file/folder metadata, not restricted to impersonated member access. Even team admins may not have visibility to all files/folders using User Endpoint files/list_folders endpoint. It looks like the web UI's /team/team_content/get_metadata and related endpoints would suit the need well but access…
Download zip folder directly to client side
Hi, We can download a file directly from a TemporaryLink and like that there is no need to download the file first to the server. Is there a way to give a zip file to a client without the need to have it first on my server? Tanks in advance!
PHP Login with Dropbox issues.
Hello, im following the guide on how to use the APIs so my app can use Login with Dropbox. But im having issues getting a token. This is my code to see why im getting the following error. <?php $request = new HttpRequest(); $request->setUrl('https://api.dropboxapi.com/2/auth/token/from_oauth1');…
Nil fileUrlsToBatchResultEntries response when setting template name and value to DBFILESCommitInfo
Hello there. I am trying to set a property custom property to a file that I am uploading to User's folder with the name 'name' and value 'value', with teamplate '/templateId'. When I add the following I get a nil fileUrlsToBatchResultEntries and as consequence nil result, however the file is indeed uploaded to the…
Get files via .NET
I know the code and APICODE is working because it does return the user accout correctly, but for whatever reason I cannot list the directories or files. Using dbx = New DropboxClient("APICODE") Dim full = Await dbx.Users.GetCurrentAccountAsync() Console.WriteLine("{0} - {1}", full.Name.DisplayName, full.Email)…
The Cursor of a user
Hello again. After some searching, I'm back with another question that mirrors this one (https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/API-Support-Feedback/Webhook-to-get-the-latest-changes-for-each-user-in-the/td-p/223173) My webhook works, I get the json (list_folder/delta). My post request tests work with the token, I manage to…
Basic understanding of of Dropbox API .NET
I'm not sure if it's just me but I'm having a real hard time trying to understand the very basics of the .NET API. The tutorial recommended that I create an app which I could then connect to via api secrets and what not. How do I access this app? Is there no way to create/edit folders and items in UI? Is it possible to use…
I want to download large file (more than 50 mb) using .net sdk
How to set timeout for downloading large files from dropbox using .net sdk i am using below code try { using (var response = await client.Files.DownloadAsync(file.FolderName + file.FileName)) { using (var fileStream = File.Create(destinationpath + file.FileName)) { var destPath = sourcepath + "/Recevied" + file.FolderName…
DROPBOX: (7) Failed to connect to api.dropboxapi.com port 443: Connection refused
I am trying to connect a wordpress back up plugin -- BackWPup to dropbox. I have several webhosts and it has not been a problem. However on a recent attempt to authorize the application it was rejected and I received this error message: DROPBOX: (7) Failed to connect to api.dropboxapi.com port 443: Connection refused I…
Dropbox api to get accesstoken from my application to prompt for authentication without redirect url
I want to regitster app and access dropbox from my application and when dropbox opeed should prompt for authetication and need to get the auth code to my application with out redirect url to the called method.
Authorisation flow for a Python client console app
I am trying to integrate Dropbox into my Python console application. I understand there are two types of authorisation flows: "code" and "token". Since my app is a client app, I don't want to have to store an app secret within the source code and so I believed the "token" flow was the right choice for me. So I started a…
Filenames beginning with dot not found
I've been working with the SwiftyDropbox API, and until recently everything was fine. But some time in the past few months, I'm now getting incorrect results when I search for a filename that begins with a dot: client?.files.search(path: searchPath, query: ".empfs1.xml").response(queue: DispatchQueue.global(qos: .utility),…

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