Drop

An Alfred Workflow


Short Description

Drop uploads a file to Dropbox and get a public download link

Last Updated

29 Jul 2016

Compatibility

Yosemite
(10.10)
Mavericks
(10.9)
Mountain Lion
(10.8)
Lion
(10.7)
Snow Leopard
(10.6)
Yes Yes Yes No No
 

Version

1.1
 

Bundle ID

com.apple.alfred.workflow.drop
 

Author

Categories

Applications

Uploads a file with file action "Share via Dropbox" or keyboard from selection in Finder to Dropbox and returns public download link. 

Befory you start you need configure the Worfklow to access your Dropbox: 

  • You need to get an Access Token from Dropbox (https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps). 
  • Configure workflow variables via the [x] symbol or by entering dropboxconfig to start the setup 
    • Enter Access Token
    • Folder were the file will be stored on Dropbox e.g. /Public
  • Download and Install JSON Helper from the Appstore

Usage: Search for a file on the file action choose "Share via Dropbox". The short URL, for public download, will be stored to the Clipboard