Create a stable link for a Dropbox file or folder
Give Notis the Dropbox path and sharing requirements to create a long-lived link for the requested item.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Create shared link
Creates a long-lived shared link; the API returns an error if one already exists for that path.
Why this helps
Finding the right item and creating a share link adds friction to simple handoffs.
- Create a stable link for a specified item.
- Include sharing settings in the request instruction.
- Reduce steps between finding a file and sharing it.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Agenty and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation in Notis and name it.
- 3Tell Notis to create a stable shared link for the supplied path and apply any requested visibility, expiration, or password settings.
- 4Pick the webhook trigger and choose where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real file or folder and confirm the link settings.
Questions about this workflow
Can the link have an expiration or password?
The action supports optional settings including expiration, password protection, and visibility.
Does the workflow send the link to someone?
It creates the shared link. Specify a separate delivery process if someone needs to receive it.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Agenty to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Agenty triggers
Dropbox actions
Recurring trigger
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When this happens · Trigger
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