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Input an identifier for a file and get information back about that specific file.

Input Fields

NOTE: Not all input fields are required to return a result. Using a File Path or File ID along will return a result. Using a revision number enables a user to locate information about version specific iterations of the file.

  • Get By

    • File Path (text):This path specifies the specific file that currently exists in Dropbox that you get information from. A very specific format exists for both and looks like the following:

      • File – /[Insert Folder Name]/[Insert File Name]
      • Path can also be easily accessed by using the Search Files or Folders card. Path is an output of that card.

    • File ID (type): Unique ID of the file.

    • Revision Number (type): Revision number of the file.

Output Fields

  • Results
    • Name (text): Name of uploaded file.
    • Unique ID (text): Unique ID of the uploaded file.
    • Path (text): Path of uploaded file.
    • Type (text): file or folder.
    • Revision Number (text): Revision number.
    • Client Time Modified (text): The time the file was most recently modified, based on client time.
    • Server Time Modified (text): The time the file was most recently modified, based on server time.
    • Size (text): Size of the file.
  • Sharing Info
    • Read Only (text): Read only metadata.
    • Parent Shared Folder ID (text): ID of the folder the file is located in.
    • Modified By (text): ID of the user who modified the document.