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Dropbox integration for Claude and Codex

Create a Dropbox connection, then control which Spaces can use its approved tools and data without pasting credentials into prompts or threads.

Use Dropbox from Claude

Add the Dropbox connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Dropbox from Codex

Add the Dropbox connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use it from every channel in that Space.

Use Dropbox from Sidekick

Connect your own OpenClaw to Sidekick while Type provides the conversations, permissions, connections, skills, and automations.

Files & Storage

What the Dropbox connector can do

Dropbox is a cloud storage service offering file syncing, sharing, and collaboration across devices with version control and robust integrations

One connection, many Spaces

Connect Dropbox once, then decide which Spaces can use it in threads, skills, automations, and coding work.

Representative actions

  • Activate team folder

    Tool to activate an archived team folder. Use when you need to restore access to a previously archived team folder.

  • Add file member

    Tool to add specified members to a Dropbox file with configurable access levels. Use when sharing a file with specific users by email or Dropbox ID. Supports custom invitation messages and notification controls. Note: This endpoint does not support apps with the app folder permission, and members will receive invitations unless quiet mode is enabled.

  • Add file properties

    Tool to add custom properties to a Dropbox file using a filled property template. Use when you need to tag files with structured metadata like project info, status, or categories.

  • Add tag to file or folder

    Tool to add a tag to a file or folder in Dropbox. Use when you need to tag items for organization. Tags are automatically converted to lowercase.

  • Add folder member

    Tool to add members to a shared folder with specified access levels. Use when an owner or editor needs to invite new members to a shared folder. Members receive invites and must be mounted via mount_folder for full access. Requires appropriate ACL permissions.

Connection

API and auth details

Dropbox provides developer documentation, HTTP API reference material, official SDKs, chooser/saver components, and an official API specification for Dropbox API v2. Integrations can work with files, folders, sharing, team content, app folders, OAuth authorization, and Dropbox Sign workflows depending on product scope.

FAQ

Questions people ask before connecting Dropbox

Can Claude use Dropbox?

Yes. Add a Dropbox connection to a Space that runs Claude, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Can Codex work with Dropbox through Type?

Yes. Add a Dropbox connection to a Space that runs Codex, then use its approved tools and data from any channel in that Space.

Is this the same as a Dropbox MCP server?

Not exactly. Type uses connectors and connections to give selected Spaces access to approved app tools and data. Some connectors use hosted MCP, while others use OAuth, API keys, service accounts, or custom APIs.

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