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 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.
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Dropbox and Trello can also be integrated using automation tools other than zapier:
When this trigger fires in Dropbox
Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.
Then this action happens in Trello
Adds a new card on a specific board and list.
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create Trello cards for new Dropbox folders.
Part I
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Trello to Zapier.
Create Zapier account.
Create Zapier account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Trello to Zapier.
Give Zapier access to your Trello account, using Trello credentials.
Part II
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Zapier.
Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox
Choose the following trigger: New Folder (Triggers when a new folder is added. Make sure the number of files/folders in the watched folder does not exceed 4000.).
Then set up an Action for Trello
Choose this action: Create Card (Adds a new card on a specific board and list.).
Part III
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Trello.
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 Trello cards for new Dropbox folders!
Triggers when a new card is added.
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).
Triggers when there is activity in Trello.
Triggers when a label is added in a Trello card.
Triggers when a new card is added.
Triggers when you get a new notification in Trello.
Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.
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.
Creates a brand new folder at the path you specify.
This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
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.
Creates a brand new text file from plain text content you specify.
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