Find recurring documents in Dropbox automatically
Let a scheduled search surface the files you routinely need to check.
Trigger
Recurring schedule
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Action
Search File or Folder
Tool to search for files and folders in dropbox. use when you need to find an item by name or content, optionally within a specific path or with other filters, and paginate through results. example: search for 'report.docx' in the '/finance' folder.
Why this helps
Repeating the same Dropbox search by hand adds friction to regular review work.
- Automate a repeated lookup
- Surface matching files during regular review
- Reduce repeated app switching
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then add a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis what file or subject to search for and any Dropbox path limits.
- 4Pick a recurring schedule and choose where run reports should go.
- 5Run once with a real search term to test the automation.
Questions about this workflow
Can the search use a specific Dropbox folder?
Yes. The search action supports an optional path, which you can include in your instruction.
Does it guarantee the newest version is selected?
Search returns matching items. State any selection criteria you want Notis to use when reviewing results.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agent mail to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agent mail triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Create file request
Tool to create a new file request in dropbox. use when you need to request files from others by generating a unique link for uploads to a specified dropbox folder, optionally with a deadline.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Create folder
Tool to create a new folder at a specified path in dropbox. use when you need to organize files by creating a new directory. requires the 'files.content.write' scope.
New Email Received
Trigger for new emails in an AgentMail inbox
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
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.
Get about me
Tool to get information about the current user's dropbox account. use when you need to retrieve account details like email, name, or account type.
List files in folder
Tool to list files and folders in a specified dropbox directory. use when you need to see the contents of a folder, including subfolders if recursive is true.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Agent mail and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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