Find Dropbox assets for new ClickUp tasks
Start work with the files you need already in reach.
Trigger
Task Created
Triggers when a new task is created in the configured Workspace.
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
People waste time searching Dropbox before they can begin a task.
- Reduce searching
- Speed task starts
- Surface existing work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect ClickUp and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that searches for related Dropbox assets in one instruction.
- 3Pick the ClickUp Task Created trigger.
- 4Choose a report channel for run results.
- 5Test with one task that has known related files.
Questions about this workflow
What search terms are used?
Tell Notis how to derive search terms from the task context.
Can it search a specific folder?
Yes, name the Dropbox path in the instruction.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Clickup to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Clickup 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.
Folder Created
Triggers when a new Folder is created.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
Folder Deleted
Triggers when a Folder is deleted.
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.
Folder Updated
Triggers when a Folder is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
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 Created
Triggers when a new List is created.
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 Deleted
Triggers when a List is deleted.
List folder contents
Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.
List Updated
Triggers when a List is updated (renamed, content edited, etc.).
Move file or folder
Move file or folder
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Clickup and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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