Introduction
Our Dropbox iOS SDK allows your app to connect to Dropbox and access the user’s files. This enables them to browse, manage, and upload/download files from their Dropbox account directly within your app.
Installation
To integrate the Dropbox iOS SDK into your project, follow these steps:
- Open your project in Xcode
- Go to File -> Swift Packages -> Add Package Dependency
- Enter the repository URL: https://github.com/dropbox/dropbox-sdk-obj-c
- Select the desired version of the SDK
- Click ‘Next’ and choose the appropriate target for the SDK
Authentication
To authenticate your app with Dropbox, follow these steps:
- Import the necessary Dropbox SDK modules
- Create and configure a Dropbox app in the Dropbox Developer Console
- Initialize a shared Dropbox authorization object
- Present the Dropbox authorization screen to the user
- Handle the authorization result and obtain an access token
Uploading and Downloading Files
To upload and download files using the Dropbox iOS SDK, follow these steps:
- Initialize a `DropboxClient` object with the user’s access token
- Use the `files/upload` endpoint to upload a file to the user’s Dropbox
- Use the `files/download` endpoint to download a file from the user’s Dropbox
Advanced Features
We provide additional advanced features that you can leverage to enhance your app’s functionality:
- File Sharing and Collaborations
- Folder Permissions and Metadata
- File and Folder Search
- Webhooks for Real-Time Updates
Conclusion
The Dropbox iOS SDK offers seamless integration with Dropbox, giving your app the ability to provide a powerful and user-friendly file management experience. By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly start incorporating Dropbox functionality into your app.