How do I return video metadata from Dropbox file using a webhook?

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Hey there,

I’m looking to run a webhook call to the Dropbox API to return some video metadata, which is possible through the “get_metadata” call found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/developers/documentation/http/documentation#files-get_metadata

I understand getting the basic info, which I’ve got working, but I’m very green about API calls through webhooks.

I’m just looking to pull metadata for a video, but I’m not exactly sure how the “data” fields in the webhook would need to be set up since when you set “include_media_info” to “true” it seems the call is looking for another parameter or a different data input which I can’t figure out from the docs. I get an error that says “true is not a valid boolean.” I tried creating a new key/value pair with “FileMetadata.media_info” set to “video” like the docs maybe suggested(?) but I get a different error “FileMetadata.media_info not a valid field.”

Would anyone be willing to help? What am I missing?

Thanks!

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Best answer by sillywonka 17 November 2022, 03:12

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sillywonka · Accepted Answer

@Troy TessaloneSadly, that was not the issue. The image I uploaded was edited, so it looks like there’s more space than there is. I omitted the beginning of the file path for security.However, I got the answer by trial and error:I used the webhook as a Custom Request instead and used the example JSON in the “data” field directly copied from the Dropbox API docs and then modified to fit. Here’s what that looks like:Thanks for your help though!

Troy Tessalone · Answer

Hi @sillywonkaGood question.You can use the Webhooks app as an action step:Try using a Custom POST request.URL goes in the URL field.Headers go in the Headers section.Parameters go in the Data section. (copy the JSON Code)Then post a screenshot with how your Webhook step is configured if you are still having trouble so we have enough context.

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