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ActionDropboxUpdated June 2026

How do I fetch Dropbox file metadata?

Short answer: You can get file/folder metadata in Dropbox by hand from its own interface, but it won’t repeat itself. On TinyCommand, add the Dropbox Get File/Folder Metadata action to a workflow, map its 1 input from any upstream app, and it runs automatically every time the trigger fires. No code, and a free tier to start.

Get File/Folder Metadata in Dropbox — start free All 8 Dropbox actions
Get File/Folder Metadata in Dropbox — start free
Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Path
path
stringRequiredFull path starting with /
Sample request
{
  "path": "/Documents/report.pdf"
}
Returns
{
  ".tag": "file",
  "name": "report.pdf",
  "size": 1048576,
  "path_display": "/Documents/report.pdf",
  "server_modified": "2026-04-11T10:00:00Z"
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Get File/Folder Metadata.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Dropbox
1 Gmail triggers
Slack → Dropbox
13 Slack triggers
Google Sheets → Dropbox
2 Google Sheets triggers
HubSpot → Dropbox
18 HubSpot triggers
FAQ

Questions about Get File/Folder Metadata.

What does the Get File/Folder Metadata action do in Dropbox?
Returns metadata for a Dropbox file or folder by path: size, last-modified, content_hash, and is_downloadable flag. Used to verify a path exists before reading.
What inputs does Get File/Folder Metadata require?
Required: Path. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.
Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?
Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.
What happens if Dropbox returns an error?
The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.
Does Get File/Folder Metadata support batch operations?
Yes. Run Get File/Folder Metadata inside a Loop node to process arrays. TinyCommand handles Dropbox's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.
More actions

Other Dropbox actions.

Action
Copy File or Folder
Copies a Dropbox file or folder to a new path within the same account. Used for templating workflows where every new customer gets a copy of a base folder.
Action
Create Folder
Creates a new folder at the supplied Dropbox path. Auto-creates intermediate folders if you pass autorename to handle naming conflicts.
Action
Create Shared Link
Creates a shared link for a Dropbox file or folder, with optional visibility (public/team-only/password) and expiry. Returns a URL you can drop into an email or chat.
Action
Delete File or Folder
Deletes a file or folder from Dropbox by path. Recoverable from Dropbox's trash for 30 days (or longer on business plans).
Action
List Folder
Lists files and folders in a Dropbox directory with their metadata. Pass recursive=true to walk the entire subtree, with a continuation cursor for very large folders.
Action
Move File or Folder
Moves a file or folder to a new Dropbox path. Used for organizing intake files into year/quarter folders or for stage-based document workflows.
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