Tumblr
Dropbox
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An automated workflow using ifttt

Connects Tumblr + Dropbox

If I like a Tumblr post, copy the image into my Dropbox folder.

About this workflow template

This automation scenario allows you to connect Tumblr 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.

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

Diagram

If I like a Tumblr post, copy the image into my Dropbox folder.
Workflow diagram: Tumblr + Dropbox integration

How it works?

When this trigger fires in Tumblr

Tumblr

New Like in Tumblr

This trigger fires when the user likes a post

Then this action happens in Dropbox

Dropbox

Add file from URL in Dropbox

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.

How to set up this workflow

This guide contains information on how to set up an automatic workflow that allows to If I like a Tumblr post, copy the image into my Dropbox folder..

Part I

Configure Applications

First, we need to connect Tumblr and Dropbox to IFTTT.

  • Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account.

    Create IFTTT account if you don't have one.

  • Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.

    Connect Tumblr to IFTTT.

    Give IFTTT access to your Tumblr account, using Tumblr 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 Tumblr

    Set up a Trigger action for Tumblr

    Choose the following trigger: New Like (This trigger fires when the user likes a post).

  • Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Then set up an Action for Dropbox

    Choose this action: 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.).

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 Tumblr 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 If I like a Tumblr post, copy the image into my Dropbox folder.!

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.

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  • 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.

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  • Dropbox

    New or modified file or folder

    New or modified file or folder

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  • 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.

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  • Dropbox

    Watch files

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

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  • Dropbox

    New file

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

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  • Tumblr

    Create a text post

    This action will create a Text Post on Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a link post

    This action will create a Link Post at Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a photo post

    This action will create a Photo Post on Tumblr.

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  • Tumblr

    Create photo post

    Creates a new photo post.

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  • Tumblr

    Create text post

    Creates a new text post.

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  • Tumblr

    Create a video post

    This action will create a Video Post on Tumblr.

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Apps you need

Tumblr

Tumblr

Blogging

Tumblr is a free blogging platform

Tumblr makes it simple for people to make a blog. It allows users to post text, photos, videos, links, quotes, and audio.

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.