ActionDropboxUpdated May 2026

How do I list files in a Dropbox folder?

Short answer: Drop the "Dropbox → List Folder" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 8 Dropbox actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

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

Field	Type	Required	Description
Folder Path path	string	Required	Use empty string for root, or a path like /Documents
Recursive recursive	options	Optional	Recursive. Options: No, Yes (include subfolders)
Limit limit	string	Optional	Limit. e.g. "100"

Sample request

{
  "path": "e.g. /Documents",
  "recursive": "{{trigger.recursive}}",
  "limit": "100"
}

Returns

{
  "entries": [
    {
      ".tag": "file",
      "name": "report.pdf",
      "size": 1024000,
      "path_display": "/Documents/report.pdf",
      "server_modified": "2025-01-15T12:00:00Z"
    }
  ],
  "has_more": false
}

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

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for List Folder.

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

Google Sheets → Dropbox

2 Google Sheets triggers

HubSpot → Dropbox

18 HubSpot triggers

FAQ

Questions about List Folder.

What does the List Folder action do in Dropbox?

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.

What inputs does List Folder require?

Required: Folder 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 List Folder support batch operations?

Yes. Run List Folder inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Dropbox's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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