Delete Dropbox files from confirmed Discord requests
Finish approved cleanup work while the context is still visible.
Trigger
New Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
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
Cleanup requests linger when nobody wants to switch tools and find the exact path.
- Close cleanup tasks faster
- Use the exact requested path
- Reduce stale file clutter
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Discord and Dropbox in Notis.
- 2Create an automation asking Notis to delete only explicitly confirmed Dropbox paths.
- 3Pick New Discord Message Trigger for the cleanup channel.
- 4Choose a report channel and test with a clearly confirmed test path.
Questions about this workflow
Can it delete folders too?
Yes. Dropbox supports deleting a specified file or folder path.
How do I prevent accidental deletion?
Require explicit confirmation language in the automation instruction before deletion.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Discord to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Discord 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 Discord Message Trigger
Polls a specific Discord channel for new messages.
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
New Member Joined
Triggered when a new member joins a Discord server (guild) you manage.
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.
Message Reaction Added
Triggered when a reaction (emoji) is added to a message in a monitored Discord channel.
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.
New Thread Created
Triggered when a new thread is created in a Discord channel within a monitored server.
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.
Message Edited
Triggered when an existing message in a monitored Discord channel is edited.
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.
Discord and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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