Dropbox Integration
Plenty of AV firms keep their AS-builts, manufacturer spec libraries, and client commissioning packets in Dropbox. Connect AVCodex and the agent searches, browses, organizes, and shares straight from the chat.
Connect Dropbox to your AVCodex agent so it can browse folders, search for files, get metadata, create folders, generate sharing links, and move files through natural conversation.
Once connected, your agent gains six tools:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
| dropbox_list_files | List files and folders in a directory (use empty path for root) |
| dropbox_search | Search for files and folders by name or content |
| dropbox_get_file_metadata | Get detailed metadata for a specific file or folder |
| dropbox_create_folder | Create a new folder at a specified path |
| dropbox_get_sharing_link | Create or retrieve a shared link for a file |
| dropbox_move_file | Move or rename a file or folder |
Search Options#
The search tool supports filtering by file category:
- Documents, spreadsheets, presentations (AS-builts, BOMs, design submittals)
- Images, audio, video (rack photos, room walkthroughs)
- Folders
1. Open the Integrations tab
In your agent's builder, navigate to the Build section and select the Integrations tab. Find Dropbox in the list of available integrations.
2. Click Connect
Click the Connect button next to Dropbox. You will be redirected to Dropbox's authorization page.
3. Authorize access
Sign in with your Dropbox account and approve the requested permissions.
4. Test it out
Once connected, open the chat preview and try: - "List the files in my Dropbox root" - "Search for the Acme HQ AS-built" - "Create a shared link for the Crestron spec sheet"
File Browsing#
The agent navigates Dropbox using folder paths. Ask it to browse a specific directory or start from the root:
- "What's in my Dropbox?" lists the root directory
- "Show me the files in /Projects/Acme-HQ-2026" browses a specific project folder
- Recursive listing is supported for deep folder exploration
Sharing Links#
The agent can create or retrieve shared links for any file:
- If a shared link already exists, it returns the existing one
- If not, it creates a new public link
- Useful for sending a manufacturer spec sheet to a dealer rep, or an AS-built to a client, mid-conversation
File Organization#
The agent can reorganize your Dropbox:
- "Create a new folder called 'Closeout' in /Projects/Acme-HQ-2026"
- "Move the commissioning checklist to the Closeout folder"
- "Rename the BOM file to 'BOM-AS-Built-Final.xlsx'"
Metadata#
Each file and folder includes:
- Name and path
- File size
- Last modified date
- File type (file or folder)
- File lookup: "Find the AS-built for the Acme HQ courthouse refresh"
- Project organization: "Create a new project folder for the Riverside Hospital expansion and move all related design files into it"
- Quick sharing: "Get me a sharing link for the Q-SYS Designer file so I can send it to the on-site programmer"
- Recent activity: "What files were recently modified in the Acme HQ Documents folder?"
- Cleanup: "Search for all old Crestron submittal drafts and list them so I can archive them"
Dropbox tool calls use your standard LLM token billing. There is no separate per-call fee.
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