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inspect-dropbox-file

Inspect Dropbox files and folders by reading metadata, shared links, and file content.

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Search Tags:#mcp#read-only#cloud storage#Metadata#shared links#file inspection#Dropbox
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill inspect-dropbox-file
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: inspect-dropbox-file
Source: https://github.com/openai/plugins/tree/main/plugins/dropbox/skills/inspect-dropbox-file
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/openai/plugins --skill inspect-dropbox-file

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

When you need to understand a Dropbox file or folder before acting on it, manually checking metadata, sharing status, and content across the Dropbox interface is slow and fragmented. This Skill gathers the relevant details in one read-only pass so you can summarize, compare, or decide on next steps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Metadata Inspection: Retrieve name, path, type, size, and last-modified time for any Dropbox file or folder.
  • Shared Link Analysis: List shared links with full pagination handling and inspect specific shared-link metadata.
  • Content Reading: Fetch file content when you need a summary, extraction, or analysis of what is inside.
  • Use Case: You receive a Dropbox link and want to know what the file is, when it changed, and whether it is shared. The Skill resolves the target, pulls metadata, checks shared links, and summarizes the content in one response.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to inspect a Dropbox file and tell you what it is, when it was last modified, and whether any shared links exist for it.

Frequently Asked Questions about inspect-dropbox-file

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I check if a Dropbox file or folder is shared?▼

Use the list_shared_links tool to enumerate shared links for the target item, continuing pagination while the response indicates has_more or returns a cursor. For a specific link, call get_shared_link_metadata to inspect its details.

How to find a Dropbox file when I only know part of its name?▼

Use the search tool with the partial name or keywords to locate candidate files, or use list_folder to browse a directory. Once the target is identified, call get_file_metadata for full details.

Can I view Dropbox file revision history or restore an old version?▼

No. The current Dropbox MCP tools do not expose revision listing or restore operations. The Skill will explain this limitation when you ask about version history or rollback options.

Can this workflow create shared links or modify Dropbox files?▼

No. This is a strictly read-only workflow covering metadata, content fetching, and shared-link inspection. Creating links, changing sharing, moving, deleting, or restoring content requires switching to the relevant Dropbox skill.

Why does shared-link inspection sometimes return incomplete results?▼

Dropbox paginates shared-link listings. If the response indicates has_more or includes a cursor, the listing must be continued before claiming it is complete, otherwise some links may be missed.

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