Delete Dropbox PNG files older than 48 hours on a schedule

Description

🚀 What this workflow does

This workflow automatically scans your Dropbox for .png files and deletes any that are older than 48 hours, helping you keep your storage clean and organized without manual effort.

It’s ideal for workflows that generate temporary files such as AI images, exports, or cached assets.

⚙️ How it works

Schedule Trigger
Runs every 2 days to perform automated cleanup

Search Dropbox Files
Retrieves all .png files from your Dropbox account

Filter Files (Code Node)
Keeps only files that:

Are older than 48 hours
Match the .png format
Are not in excluded paths
Are not protected filenames

Loop Over Items
Processes files in batches to avoid API rate limits

Delete Files
Permanently removes the filtered files from Dropbox

🧩 Requirements

n8n (cloud or self-hosted)
Dropbox account
Configured Dropbox OAuth2 credentials

🔧 Setup

Import the workflow into n8n
Connect your Dropbox OAuth2 credentials
(Optional) Adjust the schedule trigger
Test the workflow with sample files
Activate the workflow

🎛 Customization

Change file age limit**
Update the 48 hours logic inside the Code node

Target different file types**
Replace .png with .jpg, .mp4, etc.

Exclude additional files/folders**
Add paths or filenames to the exclusion list

Adjust execution frequency**
Run daily, hourly, or based on your workflow volume

⚠️ Important notes

Files are permanently deleted (no recovery step included)
Always test before enabling in production
Ensure correct permissions in your Dropbox credentials

💡 Use cases

Clean up AI-generated images automatically
Manage temporary automation files
Prevent Dropbox storage overflow
Maintain clean file systems for pipelines

🏁 Summary

This workflow provides a simple and reliable way to automate file cleanup in Dropbox.
By combining scheduled execution with smart filtering, it helps you maintain an efficient and clutter-free storage system.

👋 Need help or want to customize this workflow?

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