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IlikeToDevelopS
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7 years ago
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Not returning a list of folders? Only returning random data?

hi there, I am having trouble getting a list of folders from my dropbox, the following is the main piece of code i use to get a connect/data. So far just getting metadata and not the folders or anyt...
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  • Greg-DB's avatar
    Greg-DB
    7 years ago

    No, unfortunately there isn't a way to make the API return folders only, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. 

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Greg-DB
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7 years ago

Can you elaborate on what exactly isn't working for you? What data specifically are you looking for?

The /2/files/list_folder endpoint is expected to returned the metadata for the files and folders located under the path you specify.

  • IlikeToDevelopS's avatar
    IlikeToDevelopS
    Explorer | Level 4
    7 years ago

    Hi There Greg,

    Sorry I figured out the problem it was something to do with my end of the configuration, quick follow up question which is:

    Is there a way to set the parameter so it only will return folders?

    I see in the data that is returned using that call you mentioned that there is a field called '.tag', is there a way to make it so '.tag' = 'folder' and only return that data?

    Thanks Greg

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      Greg-DB
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      7 years ago

      No, unfortunately there isn't a way to make the API return folders only, but I'll pass this along as a feature request. 

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