OS X Beta for Dropbox Sync and Datastore APIs
Dropbox has added beta support for OS X (10.7+) to its Sync API and Datastore API. Developers can now build OS X apps that access files and datastores stored in Dropbox, using the same SDKs already available for other platforms.
The new SDK includes a simplified authentication flow that keeps users inside the app, rather than redirecting them to a browser. This change applies to the OS X SDK and brings the auth experience in line with the mobile SDKs.
Example Apps and Cross-Platform Sync
As with previous SDK releases, the OS X SDK ships with example applications covering both files and datastores. These examples demonstrate how data syncs across platforms: a task list built on the Datastore API can live simultaneously in a Mac app, a JavaScript browser app, iOS and Android mobile apps, and a Python server app.
Beta Status and Feedback
OS X support is currently in beta and not yet recommended for production distribution. Dropbox is asking developers to test the SDK and submit feedback through the developer forum. Note that the Sync and Datastore SDK has since been deprecated; see the deprecation notice for details.
