An automated workflow using integromat
Connects Dropbox + Twitter
Create a Tweet from a new Dropbox image
About this workflow template
This automation scenario allows you to connect Dropbox and Twitter
It can be build using Integromat, a no-code workflow automation tool. Integromat 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.
Categories
Dropbox and Twitter can also be integrated using automation tools other than integromat:
Diagram
How it works?
When this trigger fires in Dropbox
Watch Files in Dropbox
Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.
Then these actions happen in Twitter and Twitter
Download a File in Dropbox
Downloads a file from a specified folder.
Create a Post in Twitter
Posts a new post.
How to set up this workflow
This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create a Tweet from a new Dropbox image.
Part I
Configure Applications
First, we need to connect Dropbox and Twitter to Make.com.
Create Make.com account.
Create Make.com account if you don't have one.
Connect Dropbox to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox credentials.
Connect Twitter to Make.com.
Give Make.com access to your Twitter account, using Twitter credentials.
Part II
Build an integration workflow
Next, we need to create a workflow automation scenario using graphical no-code web interface of Make.com.
Set up a Trigger action for Dropbox
Choose the following trigger: Watch Files (Triggers when a file is added in a folder being watched. This module retrieves number of files/folders till 4000.).
Then set up an Action for Dropbox
Choose this action: Download a File (Downloads a file from a specified folder.).
Then set up another Action for Twitter
Choose this action: Create a Post (Posts a new post.).
Part III
Test and Publish
Finally, we need to test this automation and publish it.
Customize data flow
Configure the data that is exchanged between Dropbox and Twitter.
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 a Tweet from a new Dropbox image!
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Upload file
Upload an existing file or attachment not bigger than 500 MB.
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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.
actionbyiftttCreate folder
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This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.
actionbyiftttpipedreamAppend to a text file
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actionbyiftttCreate text file
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Apps you need
A real-time social networking platform for connecting and engaging with people
Twitter, the real-time social network, lets you share ideas, follow trends, and join conversations worldwide. Stay connected with short messages called "tweets" and engage with a diverse community.
Make.com (Integromat) is a powerful automation tool that enables users to connect their favorite apps, services, and devices without any coding skills. With its unique features, users can automate even complex integrations easily and efficiently, saving time and effort. Integromat allows to connect apps and automate processes in a few clicks.
