Nice UI & Dropbox access, but no way to locally import/sync folders

  • Tauchente

    (@tauchente)


    12 months ago

    The plugin connects to Dropbox easily and the UI is clean. I like that I can browse my Dropbox folders inside WordPress and use embeds/galleries. Auto-sync also keeps the Dropbox listing up to date.

    However, for performance reasons I need to host key assets locally (hero images, icons, logos) under /wp-content/uploads/. I expected “Media Library support” and the wording “Select a Specific Folder To Auto Synchronization” to mean I could mirror/import selected folders into the WordPress Media Library as local files. In practice, the files remain remote and are served from *.dropboxusercontent.com, and there is no “Import to Media Library / Make local copy” option. Support confirmed that bulk import to the Media Library isn’t currently possible.

    For my use case that’s a deal-breaker, and it wasn’t obvious before purchase that local copies aren’t supported. Please consider:

    • A per-folder “Mirror to uploads (local copy)” mode with a schedule/cron
    • A clear note in the docs/UI that Auto Sync updates the listing only, not files on the server
    • Hooks/CLI to import selected Dropbox files as Media Library attachments

    Thanks for the quick support replies. If local import/mirroring is added, I’d be happy to revisit my rating.

    • This topic was modified 12 months ago by Tauchente.
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  • Plugin Author jakirmithunbd

    (@jakirmithunbd)

    8 months ago

    Thank you for your patience.

    We’ve updated the plugin and added the Import to Media Library feature. Please update the plugin and check—this feature should now be available.

    If you need any additional features or improvements, we’d be happy to help.

    Best regards,
    Support team
    CodeConfig

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