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clean-up-dropbox-content

Identifies and deletes obsolete Dropbox files after explicit user review and confirmation.

5.3k|765|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#cleanup#delete#confirmation#cloud storage#duplicate files#Dropbox#File Management
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill clean-up-dropbox-content
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: clean-up-dropbox-content
Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/main/plugins/dropbox/skills/clean-up-dropbox-content
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill clean-up-dropbox-content

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Removing obsolete, duplicate, or temporary files from Dropbox is risky when done blindly, since broad deletions can destroy shared or still-needed content. This Skill enforces a review-first deletion workflow so nothing is removed without explicit confirmation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Candidate Discovery: Uses search and folder listing to find obsolete, duplicate, or temporary files, then verifies each candidate with file metadata before proposing deletion.
  • Shared-Content Awareness: Checks shared links before deleting items that could affect collaborators.
  • Optional Backup Copy: Copies files to a confirmed destination and tracks asynchronous copy jobs before any deletion occurs.
  • Use Case: A user asks to remove duplicate PDFs from a project folder. The Skill lists exact candidates with type, modified time, and sharing status, waits for confirmation, deletes only the approved items, and reports every copied, deleted, skipped, or failed item.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to clean up duplicate or obsolete files in a specific Dropbox folder and review the proposed deletion list before confirming.

Frequently Asked Questions about clean-up-dropbox-content

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I safely delete duplicate files from Dropbox?▼

Use search or folder listing to identify duplicate candidates, verify each with file metadata, then review the exact deletion list before confirming. Nothing is deleted until you explicitly approve the specific paths presented.

How to clean up old files in a Dropbox folder?▼

The cleanup workflow lists candidate files with type, modified time, and sharing status, then asks for confirmation before deleting. Broad patterns like "old files" are never deleted without an exact item-by-item review.

Can I back up Dropbox files before deleting them?▼

Yes, you can request a backup copy to a confirmed destination before deletion. The copy job is tracked until it completes successfully, and deletion only proceeds afterward.

Does deleting a shared Dropbox file affect collaborators?▼

Yes, deleting shared content can affect others who access it. The workflow checks shared links for each candidate and flags sharing status in the review list so you can make an informed decision.

Can I recover Dropbox files after deleting them?▼

Recovery is not available through this workflow because the current Dropbox MCP tools do not expose revision listing or restore operations. If rollback matters, request a backup copy to another location before confirming deletion.

When should I not use Dropbox cleanup deletion?▼

Avoid it when you want to archive rather than delete, when you only need a list of cleanup candidates, or when you need to recover already-deleted content. Those cases call for organization, search, or restore capabilities instead.

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