Overview
The Dropbox integration lets you import files from your Dropbox into Ospri Brain vaults, and optionally set up continuous folder sync.Setup
See Dropbox Integration for step-by-step setup instructions.What Permissions Are Required
When you connect Dropbox, Ospri Brain requests:- Account info read — To identify your account
- File metadata read — To browse your folder structure
- File content read — To download files for import/sync
Import vs. Sync
| Feature | Import | Sync |
|---|---|---|
| What it does | One-time file copy from Dropbox to Vault | Ongoing sync of a Dropbox folder to a Vault |
| Folder structure | Files placed in current vault location | Matches Dropbox folder hierarchy |
| Updates | Manual re-import needed | Re-sync to pull new files |
| Best for | Grabbing specific files | Keeping a vault in sync with Dropbox |
Troubleshooting
OAuth errors
- Ensure your Dropbox app has the required scopes:
account_info.read,files.metadata.read,files.content.read - Verify the redirect URI includes your domain
Sync not completing
- Sync runs in the background — check back after a few minutes
- Large folders may take longer due to file download times