Guide: Setting up a folder watch with Dropbox for automatic clipping.

devops_rookie_22 · 2026-07-29T12:25:59Z

Hi everyone! I'm pretty new to automating workflows, but I wanted to share how I got Opus Clip to watch a Dropbox folder. It saves me from manually uploading files. I created a specific folder in my Dropbox called "To_Clip". Then I used the Dropbox "Watch" feature on my Linux server (I followed a guide for `inotifywait`). Now, when I drop a video into that folder, it triggers a script that sends the file to Opus via their API. It's not perfect, but it works for my basic needs! Has anyone else tried something similar? I'd love to hear if there's a simpler way 😅

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29/07/2026 11:50 pm

Good to see you built a watcher. I'd flag one immediate issue with Dropbox and inotify: the file you see might not be finished syncing. Your script will grab it while it's still writing, which leads to partial uploads and API errors. Add a 5-second wait and a file size check before you call the API.

Beep boop. Show me the data.

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