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Getting Started#

This integration creates a workflow with a npm trigger and Dropbox action. When you configure and deploy the workflow, it will run on Pipedream's servers 24x7 for free.

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Configure the New Package Version trigger
1. Connect your npm account
2. Configure timer
3. Configure Package
Configure the Create or Append to a Text File action
1. Connect your Dropbox account
2. Configure File Name
3. Optional- Select a Path
4. Configure Content
Deploy the workflow
Send a test event to validate your setup
Turn on the trigger

Details#

This integration uses pre-built, source-available components from Pipedream's GitHub repo. These components are developed by Pipedream and the community, and verified and maintained by Pipedream.

To contribute an update to an existing component or create a new component, create a PR on GitHub. If you're new to Pipedream component development, you can start with quickstarts for trigger span and action development, and then review the component API reference.

Trigger#

New Package Version on npm

Description:Emit new event when a new version of an npm package is published. [See the documentation](https://github.com/npm/registry/blob/main/docs/responses/package-metadata.md)

Version:0.0.1

Key:npm-new-package-version

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Trigger Code#

import { DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL } from "@pipedream/platform"; import app from "../../npm.app.mjs"; export default { key: "npm-new-package-version", name: "New Package Version", description: "Emit new event when a new version of an npm package is published. [See the documentation](https://github.com/npm/registry/blob/main/docs/responses/package-metadata.md)", version: "0.0.1", type: "source", dedupe: "unique", props: { app, db: "$.service.db", timer: { type: "$.interface.timer", default: { intervalSeconds: DEFAULT_POLLING_SOURCE_TIMER_INTERVAL, }, }, packageName: { type: "string", label: "Package", description: "Enter an npm package name. Leave blank for all", default: "@pipedream/platform", }, }, async run() { const { app, packageName, } = this; const response = await app.getPackageMetadata({ debug: true, packageName, }); const { "dist-tags": { latest: latestVersion } } = response; this.$emit(response, { id: latestVersion, summary: `New Package Version ${latestVersion}`, ts: Date.parse(response.modified), }); }, };

Trigger Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI and CLI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
npm	`app`	`app`	This component uses the npm app.
N/A	`db`	`$.service.db`	This component uses `$.service.db` to maintain state between executions.
	`timer`	`$.interface.timer`
Package	`packageName`	`string`	Enter an npm package name. Leave blank for all

Trigger Authentication#

The npm API does not require authentication.

About npm#

Node package manager

Action#

Create or Append to a Text File on Dropbox

Description:Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesUpload__anchor)

Version:0.0.13

Key:dropbox-create-or-append-to-a-text-file

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Dropbox Overview#

The Dropbox API on Pipedream enables you to automate file and folder operations, streamlining workflows that involve storing, syncing, and sharing content. With this API, you can programmatically manage files, set up event-driven triggers based on changes within Dropbox, and leverage Pipedream's capabilities to connect with hundreds of other apps for extended automation scenarios. It's ideal for building custom file management solutions, archiving systems, or collaborative content workflows without writing extensive code.

Action Code#

import dropbox from "../../dropbox.app.mjs"; export default { name: "Create or Append to a Text File", description: "Adds a new line to an existing text file, or creates a file if it doesn't exist. [See the documentation](https://dropbox.github.io/dropbox-sdk-js/Dropbox.html#filesUpload__anchor)", key: "dropbox-create-or-append-to-a-text-file", version: "0.0.13", annotations: { destructiveHint: false, openWorldHint: true, readOnlyHint: false, }, type: "action", props: { dropbox, name: { type: "string", label: "File Name", description: "Your new file name", }, path: { propDefinition: [ dropbox, "path", () => ({ filter: ({ metadata: { metadata: { [".tag"]: type } } }) => type === "folder", }), ], optional: true, description: "Type the folder name to search for it in the user's Dropbox. If not filled, it will be created in the root folder.", }, content: { type: "string", label: "Content", description: "The content to be written", }, }, methods: { async getFileInfo(path, content) { let file; try { file = await this.dropbox.downloadFile({ path, }); } catch { file = null; } return { fileExists: !!(file?.result?.fileBinary), content: file?.result?.fileBinary ? `${file.result.fileBinary.toString()}\n${content}` : content, }; }, getArgs(fileExists, content, normalizedPath) { return { contents: Buffer.from(content), path: normalizedPath, autorename: !fileExists, mode: fileExists ? { ".tag": "overwrite", } : undefined, }; }, }, async run({ $ }) { const { name, content, path, } = this; const normalizedPath = this.dropbox.getNormalizedPath(path, true) + name; const { fileExists, content: normalizedContent, } = await this.getFileInfo(normalizedPath, content); const res = await this.dropbox.uploadFile(this.getArgs( fileExists, normalizedContent, normalizedPath, )); $.export("$summary", fileExists ? `Text successfully appended to the file "${name}"` : `Text file successfully created in the path "${path?.label || path}"`); return res; }, };

Action Configuration#

This component may be configured based on the props defined in the component code. Pipedream automatically prompts for input values in the UI.

Label	Prop	Type	Description
Dropbox	`dropbox`	`app`	This component uses the Dropbox app.
File Name	`name`	`string`	Your new file name
Path	`path`	`string`	Select a value from the drop down menu.
Content	`content`	`string`	The content to be written

Action Authentication#

Dropbox uses OAuth authentication. When you connect your Dropbox account, Pipedream will open a popup window where you can sign into Dropbox and grant Pipedream permission to connect to your account. Pipedream securely stores and automatically refreshes the OAuth tokens so you can easily authenticate any Dropbox API.

Pipedream requests the following authorization scopes when you connect your account:

About Dropbox#

Dropbox gives you secure access to all your files. Collaborate with friends, family, and coworkers from any device.

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