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File Requests API (or Zapier Integration)?
I am looking for a way to automate the File Requests process. I currently have a Zapier Zap (Action) set up that creates a folder with my required parameters, and I have even see where I can set tha...
Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffI can't offer help with Zapier, but Dropbox itself does offer an API you can use for getting, creating, and updating file requests programmatically:
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#file_requests
That's a link to the documentation for the HTTPS endpoints themselves, but we recommend using one of the official SDKs if possible:
https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation
Those have corresponding native methods for the HTTPS endpoints.
Note that the Dropbox API doesn't offer the ability to send the file request(s) to other users via Dropbox, like you can trigger from the Dropbox web site. You'd need to send the file request link via your own communications channel(s).
Thank you Greg. I am not a programmer so unfortunately this information is way above me. Is there a marketplace or best area to find a developer to build one? Or how would one request additional Actions be pushed to Zapier?
- Greg-DB
Dropbox itself doesn't have listings of developers to hire. There may be third party marketplaces online where you can search for developers to hire, but we can't recommend any in particular.
If you want to request additional features in Zapier itself, you should contact Zapier, as they control their Dropbox integration.
Apologies I can't be of more help!
- Great question yes we can develop this automation for you using the Dropbox API. drop me an email. P.neely@patrickaneelyllc.com
- Wandering raven yes we can help with that p.neely@patrickaneelyllc.com
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