find-dropbox-content — Codex skill: what it does, how to install
Locates documents and directories in Dropbox without altering any content. It helps the agent pinpoint file paths before reading or organizing them.
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill find-dropbox-content -a codexWhat find-dropbox-content does
The skill directs the agent through a read-only search flow in Dropbox. For broad queries, it calls search and handles pagination through result cursors. When a specific directory is mentioned, it executes list_folder with non-recursive listing to inspect immediate contents.
The workflow uses get_file_metadata on candidates to verify relevance prior to returning answers. Results include object types, paths or stable identifiers, timestamps, and reasoning behind each match.
Any destructive action or downloading is prohibited by design. The skill cannot move, share, or recover deleted items, so modifying content requires switching to dedicated tools.
What it helps with
- locate documents in Dropbox using natural language queries
- inspect immediate directory contents without recursive traversal
- verify file modification dates and stable identifiers
- identify exact asset paths prior to deeper processing
Example prompts for the agent
- Locate the pitch deck for next quarter in my Dropbox.
- Show me the files stored inside the client folder.
- Search Dropbox for recent PDF contracts.
How to install find-dropbox-content
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill find-dropbox-content -a codex2Manually: put the files in place
.agents/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.mdFor all projects use ~/.agents/skills/
1Skills CLI (Vercel)
npx skills add openai/plugins --skill find-dropbox-content -a claude-code2Manually: put the files in place
~/.claude/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.mdCopy the whole skill folder; for one project use .claude/skills/find-dropbox-content/
Manually: put the files in place
.cursor/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.mdCursor also reads .agents/skills/ and .claude/skills/
1GitHub CLI
gh skill install openai/plugins find-dropbox-content2Manually: put the files in place
.github/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.mdPlatform CLI
gemini skills install https://github.com/openai/plugins --path plugins/dropbox/skills/find-dropbox-contentManually: put the files in place
.devin/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.mdThe legacy .windsurf/skills/ path still works
Claude.ai
Zip the folder and upload it in Settings → Capabilities → Skills
Step by step, with commands for each platform: Codex skills: how to install, where they live, how to call them
Questions about find-dropbox-content
How to install find-dropbox-content in Codex?
Run npx skills add openai/plugins --skill find-dropbox-content -a codex in your terminal. You can also place the configuration at .agents/skills/find-dropbox-content/SKILL.md.
What does find-dropbox-content do?
It enables the agent to search and browse Dropbox storage using search and list_folder. It returns matched files alongside paths, types, and modification timestamps.
Can find-dropbox-content download or delete files?
No, the skill operates in read-only mode and strictly forbids file modification or transfers. Editing, downloading, and sharing require separate Dropbox skills.