Log billable work when a client file is uploaded

When a client deliverable is uploaded to Dropbox, automatically create a time entry in Tick to log the completed work.

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How Knit builds this workflow

The Agent researches both APIs and wires the trigger on one side to the action on the other — no pre-built connector required. Here is the vocabulary it has to work with.

Tick Explore Tick →

Triggers

New client added

Fires when a new client is added in Tick.

New project created

Fires when a new project is created in Tick.

New time entry logged

Fires when a new time entry is logged in Tick.

Timer started

Fires when a timer is started in Tick.

Actions

Create client

Creates a new client in Tick.

Create project

Creates a new project in Tick.

Create time entry

Logs a new time entry in Tick.

Start timer

Starts a timer in Tick.

Dropbox Explore Dropbox →

Triggers

New file uploaded

Fires when a new file is uploaded to Dropbox.

File shared

Fires when a file in Dropbox is shared with someone new.

Folder updated

Fires when a folder's contents change in Dropbox.

Actions

Upload file

Uploads a file to Dropbox.

Create folder

Creates a new folder in Dropbox.

Share file

Shares a file from Dropbox with a link or user.

Create a project folder for newly added client projects When a new project is created in Tick, automatically set up a dedicated project folder in Dropbox to keep files organized from day one. See details

Set up client root storage when a new client is added When a new client is added to Tick, automatically create a master client directory in Dropbox for team asset sharing. See details

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FAQ

Common questions

Can Knit build “Log billable work when a client file is uploaded” between Tick and Dropbox?

Yes — describe it in the box above and Knit's Integrations Agent researches Tick and Dropbox's public API docs (or your own uploaded docs) and builds a working workflow, whether or not either app already has a pre-built connector.

How long does it take to build?

Minutes to a first working version, not weeks — you test it against real data before it goes anywhere near production.

How does integrating Dropbox with Tick improve project management?

Connecting Dropbox with Tick ensures project file structures are instantly created as soon as new clients or projects are added to your time tracker, saving setup time.

Can file activity in Dropbox record billable time in Tick?

Yes, uploading key deliverables to Dropbox can automatically generate a time entry in Tick to log the completed work.