Find Dropbox references for new Trello cards
Surface the files people need before work starts.
Trigger
New Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
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
Founders waste time hunting for prior briefs, contracts and examples.
- Reduces file hunting
- Improves task context
- Speeds up onboarding to work
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Trello and Dropbox once in Notis.
- 2Create an automation that searches Dropbox using the new card context.
- 3Pick the Trello New Card trigger.
- 4Choose where run reports should go.
- 5Test with one real Trello card.
Questions about this workflow
What does the search use?
Describe which card details should guide the Dropbox search, such as title or labels.
Does it copy the files?
No, this action searches and returns matching Dropbox items.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Trello to Dropbox. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Trello 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.
Card Archived Trigger
Triggered when a card is archived in the specified board
Create paper document
Creates a new dropbox paper document at the specified path using html or markdown content.
New Activity Trigger
Triggered when there is activity in Trello.
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 Board Trigger
Triggered when a board is created in the specified workspace
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 Card Trigger
Triggered when a card is created in the specified board
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.
Card Updated Trigger
Triggered when a specific card is updated
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.
Trello and Dropbox, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
When this happens · Trigger
Do this · Action
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No card. Works with personal or business Dropbox.