Dropbox Uploader is a bash script that allows you to interact with your Dropbox account from the command line. This can be particularly useful for Raspberry Pi users who want to automate file backups, share files, or manage their Dropbox storage without using a graphical interface. Given the lightweight and versatile nature of Raspberry Pi, Dropbox Uploader can be a valuable tool for managing cloud storage efficiently.

In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing and using Dropbox Uploader on your Raspberry Pi. We will cover the steps necessary to set up the script, authenticate it with your Dropbox account, and provide practical examples of how to use it for common tasks.

Examples:

1. Installing Dropbox Uploader

First, you need to install Git on your Raspberry Pi if you haven't already:

sudo apt-get update
sudo apt-get install git

Next, clone the Dropbox Uploader repository:

git clone https://github.com/andreafabrizi/Dropbox-Uploader.git

Navigate to the Dropbox-Uploader directory:

cd Dropbox-Uploader

2. Setting Up Dropbox Uploader

Before using Dropbox Uploader, you need to configure it with your Dropbox API credentials. Run the following command to start the configuration process:

./dropbox_uploader.sh

You will be prompted to enter your Dropbox API key and secret. If you don't have these, you can create them by following these steps:

• Visit the Dropbox App Console: https://www.dropbox.com/developers/apps
• Click "Create App"
• Choose "Scoped access" and select "Full Dropbox" or "App folder" based on your needs
• Name your app and click "Create App"
• Copy the "App key" and "App secret" from the app settings

Enter the App key and App secret when prompted by the Dropbox Uploader script. You will also be asked to authorize the app by visiting a URL and pasting the authorization code back into the terminal.

3. Using Dropbox Uploader

Now that Dropbox Uploader is configured, you can start using it to manage your Dropbox files. Here are some practical examples:

• Upload a file:

  ./dropbox_uploader.sh upload /path/to/local/file.txt /path/in/dropbox/file.txt

• Download a file:

  ./dropbox_uploader.sh download /path/in/dropbox/file.txt /path/to/local/file.txt

• List files in a Dropbox folder:

  ./dropbox_uploader.sh list /path/in/dropbox/

• Delete a file in Dropbox:

  ./dropbox_uploader.sh delete /path/in/dropbox/file.txt

• Create a new folder in Dropbox:

  ./dropbox_uploader.sh mkdir /path/in/dropbox/new_folder

These commands allow you to perform basic file operations directly from your Raspberry Pi, making it easier to automate tasks and manage your cloud storage.