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Clean up specified meeting materials from Dropbox

Apply a clear cleanup rule to a synced event and have Notis remove the Dropbox item you name when that rule is met.

Trigger

Calendar Event Sync

Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).

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

Old meeting materials can remain in active Dropbox folders long after they are no longer useful.

  • Apply an explicit cleanup rule to full event data.
  • Remove a specified file or folder from Dropbox when the rule matches.
  • Reduce clutter in a chosen Dropbox location.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Google Calendar and Dropbox once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation in Automations or tell Notis your cleanup rule.
  • 3Tell Notis: When a synced event meets my stated cleanup rule, delete the specific Dropbox file or folder path I provide.
  • 4Choose Calendar Event Sync and where run reports should go; include the exact path and rule.
  • 5Test with one real event and verify the rule and target before relying on it.

Questions about this workflow

Can Notis determine which Dropbox item is obsolete by itself?

The listed event data does not include a Dropbox path or a definition of obsolete. Supply both a specific target or reliable selection rule and your cleanup condition.

What does the delete action do?

It permanently deletes the file or folder at the specified path and requires Dropbox's files.content.write scope.

When this happens · Trigger

Do this · Action

Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Google Calendar to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Google Calendar triggers

Dropbox actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

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.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

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.

ActionInstant

Attendee Response Changed

Polling trigger that fires when any attendee's RSVP changes to accepted, declined, or tentative. Returns attendee info and current status.

TriggerPolling

Create paper document

Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.

ActionInstant

Event Canceled or Deleted

Triggers when a Google Calendar event is cancelled or deleted. Returns minimal data: event_id, summary (if available), and cancellation timestamp.

TriggerPolling

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.

ActionInstant

Event Starting Soon

Triggers when a calendar event is within a configured number of minutes from starting. Returns event details, time remaining, attendees, and join links when available.

TriggerPolling

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.

ActionInstant

Calendar Event Changes

**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead. Real-time webhook trigger for calendar event changes. Returns event metadata only. For full event data, use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger).

TriggerInstant

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.

ActionInstant

Event Created

Polling trigger that fires when a new calendar event is created. Returns event ID, summary, start/end times, and organizer info.

TriggerPolling

List folder contents

Retrieves a list of folders, files, and deleted entries from a specified dropbox path.

ActionInstant

Calendar Event Sync

Polling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata. For real-time notifications with basic info, use Calendar Event Changes (webhook).

TriggerPolling

Move file or folder

Move file or folder

ActionInstant

Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.

Google Calendar and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.

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