Company
Date Published
Author
Max Gong
Word count
1042
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

The text provides a comprehensive guide on how to retrieve all files from the Dropbox API using Postman, detailing the necessary steps to set up a Dropbox developer account, generate an access token, and make API calls to access files and folders within Dropbox namespaces. It emphasizes the need for a sandbox account and OAuth application for authentication, and outlines the process of navigating namespaces, obtaining user account IDs, and using cursor-based pagination for complete file retrieval. The article also touches on considerations for developing a production-level integration, such as implementing rate-limit handling, periodic polling, and supporting the Dropbox OAuth flow. Additionally, it highlights Merge's Unified API, which offers integration solutions across various platforms, allowing organizations to connect with multiple file storage services through a single API connection.