Google Assistant
Dropbox
ifttt

An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Google Assistant + Dropbox

Create file with Google Assistant

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Google Assistant and Dropbox

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.

Google Assistant and Dropbox can also be integrated using automation tools other than ifttt:

Diagram

Create file with Google Assistant
Workflow diagram: Google Assistant + Dropbox integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Say a phrase with a text ingredient in Google Assistant

This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Create a text file in Dropbox

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

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to Create file with Google Assistant.

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Google Assistant and Dropbox to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Connect Google Assistant to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Google Assistant account, using Google Assistant credentials.

  • Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Connect Dropbox to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Dropbox account, using Dropbox 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 Google Assistant

    Set up a Trigger action for Google Assistant

    Choose the following trigger: Say a phrase with a text ingredient (This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: Create a text file (This Action will create a new text file at the path you specify.).

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 Google Assistant and Dropbox.

  • 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 file with Google Assistant!

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
  • Google Assistant

    Say a simple phrase

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase you choose. For example, say “Ok Google, I’m running late” to text a family member that you’re on your way home.

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Post a tweet saying ‘New high score.’” **Use the $ symbol to specify where you'll say the text ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    New pushed voice message

    Triggers when invoked via Google Assistant

    zapier
    triggerbyzapier
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with a number

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Set Nest thermostat to 68.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt
  • Google Assistant

    Say a phrase with both a number and a text ingredient

    This trigger fires when you say “Ok Google” to the Google Assistant followed by a phrase like “Block time for ‘exercise’ at 6 PM.” **Use the # symbol to specify where you'll say the number ingredient and $ where you'll say the text ingredient

    ifttt
    triggerbyifttt

Apps you need

Google Assistant

Google Assistant

Marketing Automation

AI-powered virtual assistant by Google

Meet your Google Assistant. Ask it questions. Tell it to do things. It's your own personal Google, always ready to help whenever you need it. Create custom voice commands for your Google Assistant. Available on Android, iOS and Google Home devices.

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.