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search scope: files.metadata.read Searches for files and folders. Note: search:2 along with search/continue:2 can only be used to retrieve a maximum of 10,000 matches. Recent changes may not immediately be reflected in search results due to a short delay in indexing. Duplicate results may be returned across pages. Some results may not be returned.

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Basic Parameters

ParameterDescription
Include HighlightsWhether to include highlight span from file title. The default for this field is False.
QueryThe string to search for. May match across multiple fields based on the request arguments.

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Advanced Parameters

ParameterDescription
Account IDRestricts results to the given account ID. This field is optional.
File CategoriesRestricts search to only the file categories specified. Only supported for active file search. This field is optional.
File ExtensionsRestricts search to only the extensions specified. Only supported for active file search. This field is optional.
File StatusRestricts search to the given file status. The default for this union is active.
Filename OnlyRestricts search to only match on filenames. The default for this field is False.
Max ResultsThe maximum number of search results to return. The default for this field is 100.
Order BySpecified property of the order of search results. By default, results are sorted by relevance. This field is optional.
PathScopes the search to a path in the user’s Dropbox. Searches the entire Dropbox if not specified. This field is optional.

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Example Output

{
	"has_more": false,
	"matches": []
}

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Workflow Library Example

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