Integration

Dropbox integration

Cloud file storage and sharing platform API for managing files, folders, and sharing links. Upload, download, organize, search files, manage folders, create shared links, and access account information. Perfect for building file management applications, backup tools, document collaboration systems, and cloud storage integrations.

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Common Dropbox use cases

batch monitoring
progress tracking
bulk operation status
completion verification
access audit
security cleanup
file recovery
storage cleanup
access revocation
file organization

What you can do with Dropbox

Each of these is one operation on one endpoint, available both as a workflow step and as a tool an AI agent can call on its own. Nothing bundles several operations into one action, so what a run did stays readable afterwards.

Most endpoints run on the free plan. A few, mainly the ones that publish on your behalf, need a paid plan.

File, 21 operations

copyCopyPOSTCreates a copy of a file or folder at a new location within Dropbox. Original file remains unchanged.
copy_batchCopy batchPOSTCopies multiple files or folders in a single request. More efficient for bulk copy operations.
deleteDeletePOSTDeletes a file or folder from Dropbox. Deleted items are moved to trash and can be restored for a limited time.
delete_batchDelete batchPOSTDeletes multiple files or folders in a single request. More efficient for bulk delete operations.
get_metadataGet metadataPOSTRetrieves metadata for a specific file or folder by path. Returns details like size, modification time, and content hash without downloading content.
get_temporary_linkGet temporary linkPOSTGenerates a temporary direct download link for a file. Link expires after 4 hours and provides direct access without authentication.
list_folderList folderPOSTLists files and folders within a specified Dropbox folder. Supports recursive listing, pagination for large folders, and filtering deleted items.
list_folder_continueList folder continuePOSTContinues paginating through folder contents using a cursor from a previous list_folder call. Essential for folders with many files.
lock_file_batchLock file batchPOSTLocks multiple files to prevent editing by other users. Helps coordinate team editing.
moveMovePOSTMoves a file or folder from one location to another within Dropbox. Can also be used to rename items by moving to same folder with different name.
move_batchMove batchPOSTMoves multiple files or folders in a single request. More efficient for bulk move operations.
permanently_deletePermanently deletePOSTPermanently deletes a file or folder, bypassing trash. This action is irreversible.
restoreRestorePOSTRestores a file to a specific previous revision. Creates a new version with content from the specified revision.
save_urlSave urlPOSTSaves a file from a URL directly to Dropbox. Dropbox fetches the file without requiring local download first.
searchSearchPOSTSearches for files and folders in Dropbox by name and content. Supports filtering by path, file status, and filename-only mode.
search_continueSearch continuePOSTContinues paginating through search results. Fetches additional matches using cursor from search_v2.
tags_addTags addPOSTAdds a tag to a file or folder. Tags help organize and find files in Dropbox.
tags_getTags getPOSTGets all tags for a list of files or folders. Returns tags applied to each file.
tags_removeTags removePOSTRemoves a tag from a file or folder. Only affects organization metadata.
unlock_file_batchUnlock file batchPOSTUnlocks multiple previously locked files. Allows other users to edit again.
upload_session_finish_batchUpload session finish batchPOSTCompletes multiple upload sessions in a single request. Efficient for finishing batch uploads.

Shared folder, 9 operations

get_folder_metadataGet folder metadataPOSTGets metadata for a shared folder by ID. Returns details including name, access type, and policies.
list_foldersList foldersPOSTLists all shared folders the current user can access. Returns folder metadata and access details.
list_folders_continueList folders continuePOSTContinues paginating through shared folders. Fetches additional results using cursor.
mount_folderMount folderPOSTMounts a shared folder to the user's Dropbox. Makes the folder visible in their file list.
share_folderShare folderPOSTShares a folder with other users. Creates a shared folder with configurable member and access policies.
transfer_folderTransfer folderPOSTTransfers ownership of a shared folder to another member. Current owner becomes editor.
unmount_folderUnmount folderPOSTUnmounts a shared folder from the user's Dropbox. Folder hidden but membership preserved.
unshare_folderUnshare folderPOSTUnshares a shared folder, removing all collaboration access. Only owner can perform this action.
update_folder_policyUpdate folder policyPOSTUpdates sharing policies for a shared folder. Control who can be added and who can manage members.

Job, 6 operations

copy_batch_checkCopy batch checkPOSTChecks the status of a copy_batch async job. Returns completion status for each copied item.
create_folder_batch_checkCreate folder batch checkPOSTChecks the status of a create_folder_batch async job. Returns completion status for each folder.
delete_batch_checkDelete batch checkPOSTChecks the status of a delete_batch async job. Returns completion status for each deleted item.
move_batch_checkMove batch checkPOSTChecks the status of a move_batch async job. Returns completion status for each moved item.
save_url_check_job_statusSave url check job statusPOSTChecks the status of a save_url async job. Returns progress status and file metadata upon completion.
upload_session_finish_batch_checkUpload session finish batch checkPOSTChecks the status of an upload_session_finish_batch async job. Returns completion status for each upload.

Folder member, 5 operations

add_folder_memberAdd folder memberPOSTAdds members to a shared folder. Supports email or account ID with configurable access levels.
list_folder_membersList folder membersPOSTLists members of a shared folder. Returns users, groups, and invitees with access levels.
list_folder_members_continueList folder members continuePOSTContinues paginating through shared folder members. Fetches additional members using cursor.
remove_folder_memberRemove folder memberPOSTRemoves a member from a shared folder. Option to let removed member keep a copy.
update_folder_memberUpdate folder memberPOSTUpdates a member's access level in a shared folder. Change between viewer, editor, or owner roles.

Shared link, 5 operations

create_shared_linkCreate shared linkPOSTCreates a permanent shared link for a file or folder. Configurable visibility, access level, and password protection options.
get_shared_link_metadataGet shared link metadataPOSTGets metadata for a shared link. Returns URL, visibility, access permissions, and file/folder metadata.
list_shared_linksList shared linksPOSTLists all shared links for a specific file or folder, or all links in the account. Shows link URLs and their settings.
modify_shared_link_settingsModify shared link settingsPOSTModifies settings for an existing shared link. Change visibility, access level, and expiration.
revoke_shared_linkRevoke shared linkPOSTRevokes a shared link, making it inaccessible. The link URL will no longer work.

Folder, 3 operations

create_folderCreate folderPOSTCreates a new folder at the specified path in Dropbox. Supports auto-renaming to avoid conflicts with existing folders.
create_folder_batchCreate folder batchPOSTCreates multiple folders in a single request. More efficient for bulk folder creation.
list_folder_get_latest_cursorList folder get latest cursorPOSTGets a cursor for current folder state without listing contents. Useful for starting folder monitoring.

File member, 2 operations

add_file_memberAdd file memberPOSTShares a file with specific users. More granular than folder-level sharing.
list_file_membersList file membersPOSTLists members who have access to a specific file. Returns users and access levels.

Revision, 1 operation

list_revisionsList revisionsPOSTRetrieves the revision history for a file. Returns metadata for each version including modification time and revision ID.

Storage, 1 operation

get_space_usageGet space usagePOSTRetrieves the user's Dropbox storage quota and current usage. Shows total allocation and space consumed.

User, 1 operation

get_current_accountGet current accountPOSTRetrieves the current authenticated user's Dropbox account information including name, email, and account type.

Use Dropbox from Claude Code, Cursor or Codex

Connect Dropbox in LiveContext, create an API key in Settings, then add the LiveContext MCP server to your client. Its Dropbox operations become tools the client can call, next to every other integration you connected.

Claude Code

claude mcp add --transport http livecontext https://livecontext.ai/mcp --header "X-API-Key: YOUR_API_KEY"

Codex (~/.codex/config.toml)

[mcp_servers.livecontext]
url = "https://livecontext.ai/mcp"

[mcp_servers.livecontext.http_headers]
"X-API-Key" = "YOUR_API_KEY"

Cursor, Claude Desktop and other JSON configs

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "livecontext": {
      "type": "http",
      "url": "https://livecontext.ai/mcp",
      "headers": {
        "X-API-Key": "YOUR_API_KEY"
      }
    }
  }
}

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How to connect Dropbox

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Connect Dropbox once
Add your Dropbox connection in Settings. Every tool from this integration reuses it, and secrets are encrypted at rest and visible only to you.
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Dropbox integration FAQ

What can you do with the Dropbox integration?

LiveContext exposes 54 operations on Dropbox, covering file, shared folder, job and folder member. Common uses include batch monitoring, progress tracking and bulk operation status.