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rashanarshad
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5 years ago

Is it possible to share a folder using custom extensions?

I am working on an extension for my company's app and was wondering if it is possible to share a folder using extensions?  In other words, instead of specifying a specific extension (such as .jpg) and then finding a .jpg  clicking share-> [extension] is it possible to share the parent folder id itself and then download the files in the folder on the backend?

  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
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    No, unfortunately the Extensions functionality only supports individual files, not folders, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. I can't promise if or when that might be implemented though. 

    • rashanarshad's avatar
      rashanarshad
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      Hey Greg, 

       

      Thanks for the quick response.  Is there an alternative to extensions or is there another means to do this?  For example, I use the Slack add on and I am able to see the option to share from the folder level, any insight on how they accomplished it? 

       

      • Greg-DB's avatar
        Greg-DB
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        That's a custom integration that Dropbox has with Slack, and not something that one can plug in to generally unfortunately. Apologies I don't have better news for you!