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Metadata field 'description' for files/folders

Metadata field 'description' for files/folders

Kostex
Explorer | Level 3

Hello,

 

I've like to ask if is possible to add custom (string) description to file/folder? Or is there any way to use other metadata field which will allow me to store that data? I used to this field in google drive api and now I need to use it via dropbox api. 

 

Thanks,

-Kostex

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Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
The Dropbox API doesn't offer this unfortunately, but I'll be sure to pass this along as feedback.

(The closest thing is the file templates/properties functionality, currently in preview, but that's only available for Dropbox Business teams/apps.)

Kostex
Explorer | Level 3

Hi Greg, 

thank you for help.

 

Best regards

-Kostex

Greg-DB
Dropbox Staff
The Dropbox API now offers the ability to use file properties from full Dropbox (non-Business) API apps:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#file_properties

If you're using an official SDK, there will also be corresponding methods for these endpoints.
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