Keep Dropbox copies aligned with Box file removal
When a Box file is trashed, Notis can help clean up its corresponding Dropbox copy under your rule.
Trigger
Trashed File State Changed
Triggers when a file's trash state changes in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when its trash state changes (e.g., moved to trash or restored from trash).
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
Removed source files can leave stale copies behind when cleanup is easy to miss.
- Reduce stale copies after source files are trashed.
- Apply a consistent cleanup instruction.
- Keep cross-app storage easier to maintain.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Box and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Specify the matching Dropbox path and the conditions under which Notis should delete it after the Box file is trashed.
- 4Choose the Box Trashed File State Changed trigger and select where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real trash or restore event and review the result carefully.
Questions about this workflow
Does the trigger include both trashing and restoring?
Yes. It detects when a watched file is moved to trash or restored. Define which state should trigger cleanup.
Is deletion reversible?
The Dropbox action permanently deletes the specified file or folder. Only use a precise matching rule and verify the test result.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Box to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Box 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.
Collaboration Details Changed
Triggers when a collaboration's details change (e.g., role, status, expiration). This trigger monitors a specific collaboration and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as role, status, expiration date, access type, or acknowledgment status.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Comment Changed
Triggers when a comment's content or details change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box comment and detects when any meaningful field changes, such as message text edits, tagged message changes, or modification timestamp updates.
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.
New File Comment Added
Triggers when a new comment is added to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new comments are detected.
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.
File Metadata Changed
Triggers when a file's metadata or properties change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when changes are detected in key fields like name, description, size, modification time, parent folder, or status.
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.
File Shared Link Changed
Triggers when a file's shared link settings change in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file's shared link and fires when changes are detected in the shared link configuration, such as access level, permissions, password protection, expiration date, or vanity URL.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
New File Version Uploaded
Triggers when a new file version is uploaded to a file in Box. This trigger monitors a specific Box file and fires when new versions are detected.
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
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