Dropbox
Raindrop.io
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Dropbox + Raindrop.io

If New photo in your folder, then Create a new bookmark

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Raindrop.io

It can be build using Ifttt, a no-code workflow automation tool. Ifttt allows you to create automated scripts using a simple drag-and-drop interface for non-technical users. This is a ready-made scenario, but it can be customized by adding more apps, actions, filters or branches.

Dropbox and Raindrop.io can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Dropbox

Dropbox

New photo in your folder in Dropbox

This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.

Then this action happens in Raindrop.io

Raindrop.io

Create a new bookmark in Raindrop.io

This action will create a new bookmark

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If New photo in your folder, then Create a new bookmark.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and Raindrop.io to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.

  • Connect Raindrop.io to IFTTT.

    Connect Raindrop.io to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Raindrop.io account, using Raindrop.io credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of IFTTT.

  • Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Choose the following trigger: New photo in your folder (This Trigger fires every time a photo is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 photos per polling period.).

  • Then set up an Action for Raindrop.io

    Then set up an Action for Raindrop.io

    Choose this action: Create a new bookmark (This action will create a new bookmark).

Part III

Test and Publish

Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.

  • Customize data flow

    Customize data flow

    Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Raindrop.io.

  • Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test the workflow and turn it on for production use

    Test your scenario and publish to production. Now you have an automatic workflow, that will If New photo in your folder, then Create a new bookmark!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Dropbox

    New file in folder

    Triggers when a new file is added to a folder. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

    zapierautomateio
    triggerbyzapierautomateio
  • Dropbox

    New file in your folder

    This Trigger fires every time any file is saved in the folder you specify. NOTE: will process up to 15 files per polling period.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

    pipedream
    triggerbypipedream
  • Dropbox

    New folder

    Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.

    zapierautomateiopipedream
    triggerbyzapierautomateiopipedream
  • Dropbox

    Watch files

    Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.

    integromat
    triggerbyintegromat
  • Dropbox

    New file

    Triggers when a new file is added to a specific folder.

    pabbly-connectpipedream
    triggerbypabbly-connectpipedream
  • Raindrop.io

    Create a new bookmark

    This action will create a new bookmark

    ifttt
    actionbyifttt
  • Raindrop.io

    Create item

    Creates an Item

    zapier
    actionbyzapier
  • Raindrop.io

    Create a bookmark

    Creates a new bookmark.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Raindrop.io

    Create a collection

    Creates a collection.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Raindrop.io

    Delete a bookmark

    Deletes a bookmark.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat
  • Raindrop.io

    Delete a collection

    Deletes a collection.

    integromat
    actionbyintegromat

Apps you need

Raindrop.io

Raindrop.io

Bookmark Management

One-Stop Content Collection and Organization

Save articles, videos, and links to view anytime, anywhere with Raindrop.io's all-in-one bookmark manager.

IFTTT

IFTTT

Automation Platforms

An automation service with a simple formula - IF This Then That

IFTTT helps to create applications connections with a simple statement: if this then that. For example: "Tweet your Instagrams as native photos on Twitter". You define a task by a trigger and an action.