Zapier Playbook Recipe
Send Video to ClosedCast from Dropbox
Watch a Dropbox folder for new video files, filter the items you want, and automatically create videos in ClosedCast.
What this automation does
InputNew video file in a Dropbox folder
OutputVideo created in the ClosedCast private streaming archive
The 3-step Zap
1
Dropbox — New File in Folder
Folder: /ClosedCast Uploads
Step #1: Use a dedicated Dropbox folder as the handoff point for videos ready to archive.
2
Filter by Zapier — Filter Conditions
Continue only for approved video extensions or MIME types
Step #2: Only send files that should become part of the streaming archive.
3
ClosedCast — Create Video
Map file URL plus title, description, category, and tags
Step #3: Create the ClosedCast video with enough metadata to keep the library organized.
Result
Approved Dropbox videos move into ClosedCast automatically, reducing repeated download-and-upload work.