Dropbox
Connect your Dropbox account to browse, search, and use your cloud files directly within Ordalie. Upload files and create folders when write access is enabled.
Who can configure it
Any PRO user, from Settings > Integrations. This is a personal integration tied to your individual Dropbox account.
Setup guide
Step 1: Connect your Dropbox account
- Go to Settings > Integrations.
- Find Dropbox and click Connect.
- Choose the access level:
- Read Only: Ordalie can browse and read your files.
- Read & Write: Ordalie can also create and upload files to your Dropbox.
- A Dropbox OAuth popup will appear. Sign in with your Dropbox account and authorize Ordalie.
- Once authorized, the popup closes and your Dropbox appears in your integrations list.
Step 2: Start using your files
Once connected, your Dropbox files are immediately available:
- Use the @ mention system to reference files in conversations.
- Browse your Dropbox through the workspace panel in chat.
- Search across your Dropbox content using Ordalie's search.
How it works
Ordalie connects via the Dropbox API (v2). Your access token is stored securely and refreshed automatically.
Key behaviors:
- File browsing: Full folder tree navigation with pagination.
- Search: Full-text search powered by Dropbox's built-in search API, with optional path scoping.
- Path resolution: Navigate directly to files by their Dropbox path.
- Write operations: When enabled, files can be uploaded and folders created through the workspace.
Supported operations
| Operation | Available | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Browse files and folders | Yes | Full folder tree with pagination |
| Search | Yes | Full-text search with path scoping |
| Read/download files | Yes | Up to 50 MB per file |
| Upload files | Yes | When access is Read & Write |
| Create folders | Yes | When access is Read & Write (non-recursive) |
| Path resolution | Yes | Direct navigation by file path |
Frequently asked questions
Q: Does it work with Dropbox Business accounts? A: Yes. The OAuth flow works with both personal and business Dropbox accounts. You will access the files available to the account you sign in with.
Q: What is the file size limit? A: Ordalie can read files up to 50 MB. Larger files will be listed but cannot be analyzed by the AI.
Q: How do I disconnect? A: Go to Settings > Integrations, find your Dropbox connection, and click disconnect. You can also revoke access from your Dropbox connected apps page.