Automated project kickoff with Dropbox MCP, OpenAI, Slack & Gmail

Description

New project, zero setup hassle. The Project Starter Bot builds a well-structured Dropbox folder system for every new project and notifies everyone through Slack and Gmail. No more manual folders, no one left out of the loop.

Last updated: September 2026.

Why Use Project Starter Bot?

Save Time: Nested project directories get created instantly. No more tedious manual folder setup.

Avoid Mistakes: Every necessary sub-folder exists from the start. Human error gone.

Boost Team Collaboration: Your team hears about it immediately via Slack and Gmail, so nobody misses the kickoff.

Gain an Edge: Fast, professional project launches that impress clients and colleagues.

Perfect For

Project Managers:** Organized projects from day one without lifting a finger.
Creative Teams:** Focus on creativity while the bot handles folders and notifications.
Freelancers & Agencies:** Faster launches and consistent setup across clients.

How It Works

Trigger: You send a chat message requesting a new project folder.
Process: The bot creates the main project folder plus five standardized sub-folders in Dropbox.
Smart Logic: It verifies success and asks if you want to send notifications before proceeding.
Output: A Slack message lands in the #projects channel and a Gmail confirmation goes out.
Storage: All folders stay neatly organized inside Dropbox, easy to find.

Quick Setup

Import JSON file to your n8n instance
Add credentials:
Dropbox OAuth2 (developer docs)
Slack API token (API docs)
Gmail OAuth2
Customize: Adjust folder names or project path if needed
Update: Change Slack channel URL or Gmail recipient details
Test: Run with a sample project name to see folders and notifications in action

Requirements

Active n8n instance
Dropbox OAuth2 credentials
Slack API token with chat permissions
Gmail OAuth2 credentials

Level Up Ideas

Integrate with project management tools like Jira or Trello for automated task creation
Add personalized email templates with dynamic project details
Use AI-powered chatbots to handle more complex project setup conversations

Nodes Used

When chat message received
AI Agent
Dropbox create folder
Send a message in Slack
Send a message in Gmail
Simple Memory (for context)
MCP triggers and clients

Quick Answers
How do I start a project?
Send a chat message with the new project name. Folders and notifications follow automatically.
What gets created?
A main project folder plus five standardized sub-folders in Dropbox.
Who gets notified?
Your team via Slack (#projects channel) and Gmail.

Details

Made by: khmuhtadin
Tags: Project Management, Automation, Dropbox, Slack, Gmail
Category: Workflow Automation
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Additional info
Built with n8n. Need an assessment on your business? Feel free to reach out at https://khmuhtadin.com/consultation/