Now in beta: OAuth 2.0, File type permissions, and Sync API 1.1

Three new beta features for Dropbox developers

Dropbox has released three new API features in beta. If you don't follow the developer forum closely, here is what's now available.

OAuth 2 support in the Core API

The Core API now has beta-level OAuth 2 support. The new protocol offers better support for client-side JavaScript and other client applications. Registered redirect URIs and a simplified authorization flow benefit all apps. Developers can review the new endpoints in the docs and test the beta builds of the PHP, Python, Java, Ruby, and JavaScript Core API SDKs, which are linked from the developer forum.

File type permissions

Apps that need to touch files outside their App folder can now be scoped to a specific class of files rather than requiring blanket access. File type permissions allow an app to reach only the file categories it actually needs. This works with existing Core API SDKs as well as the beta Sync API SDKs. Setup instructions for a File type permission app are posted in the forum.

Sync API 1.1 SDKs

The updated Sync API SDKs bring support for file type permissions, thumbnails, and shareable links. Performance is also improved, with faster operation and lower battery consumption. The beta Sync API 1.1 download is available in the forum.

Feedback on any of these beta features is welcome in the Dropbox developer forums.