A BASH script for uploading, downloading, listing, and managing files on Dropbox using the official API.
Dropbox Uploader is a BASH script that enables command-line interaction with Dropbox for uploading, downloading, and managing files. It solves the problem of accessing Dropbox from servers, headless systems, or scripts where the graphical client isn't available. It uses the official Dropbox API v2 for secure authentication without storing user passwords.
System administrators, developers, and power users who need to automate Dropbox operations in shell scripts, cron jobs, or on servers without a GUI. It's particularly useful for Raspberry Pi projects, backup automation, and cross-platform scripting.
Developers choose Dropbox Uploader because it's a lightweight, dependency-minimal tool that works anywhere BASH and cURL run. Unlike official SDKs, it requires no additional runtime or libraries, making it ideal for embedded systems and automation where simplicity and portability are critical.
Dropbox Uploader is a BASH script which can be used to upload, download, list or delete files from Dropbox, an online file sharing, synchronization and backup service.
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Works on diverse systems from Linux and macOS to Windows/Cygwin and Raspberry Pi, relying only on BASH and cURL, which are often pre-installed or easily added.
Uses Dropbox API v2 OAuth flow without storing passwords, enhancing security for automated scripts, as highlighted in the README's security features.
Supports upload, download, delete, move, copy, list, share, search, and directory creation, making it a versatile command-line tool for Dropbox management.
Includes chunked uploads for large files, wildcard expansion, and cron job readiness with config file options, ideal for scheduled backups or scripts.
Setting up for cron requires specifying full script and config file paths with the -f option, which the README warns can be error-prone in cron environments.
Lacks continuous synchronization; operations are on-demand via commands, so it's not suitable for live file mirroring like desktop clients.
Debug mode (-d) is basic, and the script may not provide detailed logs for complex failures, relying on user familiarity with shell scripting for troubleshooting.