Remove obsolete Dropbox items on request
Clear outdated material when cleanup is confirmed, without another manual search.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Delete file or folder
Permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path in dropbox. use when you need to remove a specific file or folder. requires the `files.content.write` scope.
Why this helps
Old files accumulate because cleanup tasks are easy to postpone.
- Keeps storage easier to navigate
- Closes confirmed cleanup tasks quickly
- Creates a visible run report
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect 0CodeKit and Dropbox in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that deletes only the exact path named in the webhook.
- 3Choose a webhook trigger and report destination.
- 4Send a test request for a disposable item.
- 5Confirm the deletion status in the report.
Questions about this workflow
Can this delete a whole folder?
Yes, when the webhook identifies the exact folder path and your instruction allows it.
How do I reduce accidental deletions?
Require an explicit path and confirmation phrase in the webhook payload.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link 0CodeKit to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
0CodeKit triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
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When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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