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An automated workflow using zapier

Connects Dropbox + Trello

Create cards on Trello for new Dropbox files

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Trello

It can be build using Zapier, a no-code workflow automation tool. Zapier allows you to create automated bots 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 Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:

Diagram

Create cards on Trello for new Dropbox files
Workflow diagram: Dropbox + Trello integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Dropbox

Dropbox

New File in Folder in Dropbox

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.

Then this action happens in Trello

Trello

Create Card in Trello

Adds a new card on a specific board and list.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create cards on Trello for new Dropbox files.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Dropbox and Trello to Zapier.

  • Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account.

    Create Zapier account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

    Connect Dropbox to Zapier.

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

  • Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Connect Trello to Zapier.

    Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.

Part II

Build an integration workflow

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

  • Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox

    Choose the following trigger: 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.).

  • Then set up an Action for Trello

    Then set up an Action for Trello

    Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).

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 Trello.

  • 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 Create cards on Trello for new Dropbox files!

Supported triggers and actions

  • Trello

    New card

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    Card moved to list

    Triggers when a Card is moved to a List in Trello, [inside the same Board](https://zapier.com/apps/trello/help#common-problems-trello#not-triggering-on-card-moved-to-list-when-a-card-is-moved-from-another-board).

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  • Trello

    New activity

    Triggers when there is activity in Trello.

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  • Trello

    New label added to card

    Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.

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  • Trello

    Watch cards

    Triggers when a new card is added.

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  • Trello

    New notification

    Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.

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  • Dropbox

    Upload file

    Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.

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  • Dropbox

    Add file from url

    This Action will download a file at a given URL and add it to Dropbox at the path you specify. NOTE: 30 MB file size limit.

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  • Dropbox

    Create folder

    Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    Create a text file

    This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.

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  • Dropbox

    Append to a text file

    This Action will append to a text file as determined by the file name and folder path you specify. Once a file’s size reaches 2MB a new file will be created.

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  • Dropbox

    Create text file

    Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.

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Apps you need

Trello

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A team collaboration tool that lets you manage projects and tasks

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