A robust Dropbox integration skill for AI agents that automates file transfers and manages OAuth token lifecycles.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install dropbox-lite
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install dropbox-lite using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Dropbox Lite?
Dropbox Lite is a specialized integration designed to bridge the gap between AI agents and cloud storage. By implementing the Dropbox API, this skill allows users to upload, download, and search through their files directly within their automated workflows. It is a vital component of the Openclaw Skills ecosystem, ensuring that agents have persistent and secure access to data storage without manual intervention.
The standout feature of this skill is its automatic OAuth token refresh mechanism. It intelligently handles token expiration by using a long-lived refresh token to obtain new access tokens, updating the local configuration on the fly. This makes it an essential tool for developers building long-running autonomous processes that require reliable cloud file access.
Dropbox Lite Use Cases
- Synchronizing local project assets with cloud storage for team access.
- Automating the retrieval of documentation or PDF datasets for AI processing.
- Creating automated backup routines for agent-generated outputs.
- Searching and listing remote directory contents to map out project structures.
- Managing shared resources across distributed environments using Openclaw Skills.
How Dropbox Lite Works
- The agent authenticates using the provided app credentials and access tokens stored in the environment configuration.
- When a command is issued, such as an upload or download, the skill initiates a request to the Dropbox API v2.
- If the current access token has expired (typically after 4 hours), the skill detects a 401 Unauthorized error.
- The skill automatically uses the stored refresh token to request a new short-lived access token from Dropbox.
- The new access token is written back to the configuration file, and the original request is seamlessly retried.
Dropbox Lite Setup
To integrate this with your Openclaw Skills setup, follow these steps:
- Create a Scoped Access app at the Dropbox Developers portal.
- Enable permissions:
files.metadata.read,files.metadata.write,files.content.read,files.content.write, andaccount_info.read. - Generate an authorization URL with
token_access_type=offlineto obtain a refresh token. - Exchange the authorization code for tokens using curl.
- Save your credentials in
~/.config/atlas/dropbox.env:
DROPBOX_APP_KEY=your_app_key
DROPBOX_APP_SECRET=your_app_secret
DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN=your_refresh_token
Dropbox Lite Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages configuration and file interactions using a structured environment and path system:
| Component | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Config File | .env |
Stores keys and tokens in ~/.config/atlas/dropbox.env |
| Remote Paths | String | Dropbox paths starting with / (e.g., /Backup/data.zip) |
| Token Type | OAuth2 | Supports both short-lived access and long-lived refresh tokens |
All paths are case-insensitive and follow standard forward-slash conventions for cross-platform compatibility within Openclaw Skills.
Dropbox Lite Advanced Features
- Automatic token lifecycle management ensures zero-downtime for autonomous agents.
- Support for offline access type to facilitate permanent, unattended connectivity.
- Integrated search capabilities to locate files across the entire Dropbox account.
- Comprehensive account info retrieval to monitor storage usage and user profiles.
- Intelligent error handling for common API challenges like 403 Forbidden or path conflicts.
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