Who should use dropboxignore?

dropboxignore is an open-source project built for developers and Dropbox power users.

Does dropboxignore have a free plan?

Yes — dropboxignore is free to use.

What platforms does dropboxignore run on?

dropboxignore runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the command line.

Is dropboxignore still maintained?

Unverified. dropboxignore has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to dropboxignore?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.

Who develops dropboxignore?

dropboxignore is developed by Panagiotis Simakis.

How long has dropboxignore been around?

dropboxignore first shipped in 2023.

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dropboxignore

Name: dropboxignore
Author: Panagiotis Simakis

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dropboxignore is an open-source CLI tool that enables users to exclude files and folders from Dropbox synchronization by leveraging glob patterns and existing .gitignore files. It is a shell script designed for cross-platform use by developers and advanced Dropbox users.

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Overview

5 features

In the CLI tools & terminal space, dropboxignore takes a focused approach. Allowing users to exclude specific files and folders from Dropbox sync using flexible patterns. It is built as an open-source project for developers and Dropbox power users. It is available for free. It ships for Linux, macOS, Windows, and the command line.

Panagiotis Simakis builds and maintains dropboxignore, and it first shipped in 2023. Among its 5 catalogued features are dropbox exclusion, glob pattern support, and .gitignore integration.

Dropbox exclusion
Glob pattern support
.gitignore integration
Shell script
Cross-platform

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Frequently asked questions about dropboxignore

What does dropboxignore do?: Allowing users to exclude specific files and folders from Dropbox sync using flexible patterns. It is catalogued under CLI tools & terminal on PulseGate.
Who should use dropboxignore?: dropboxignore is an open-source project built for developers and Dropbox power users.
Does dropboxignore have a free plan?: Yes — dropboxignore is free to use.
What platforms does dropboxignore run on?: dropboxignore runs on Linux, macOS, Windows, and the command line.
Is dropboxignore still maintained?: Unverified. dropboxignore has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to dropboxignore?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include isaac-acp, applyr, and cosmo-cli.isaac-acp applyr cosmo-cli
Who develops dropboxignore?: dropboxignore is developed by Panagiotis Simakis.
How long has dropboxignore been around?: dropboxignore first shipped in 2023.

At a glance

Platforms: Desktop
Languages: English
Built for: developers and Dropbox power users
Model: Open source
Solves: Allowing users to exclude specific files and folders from Dropbox sync using flexible patterns.

Registered as

Flathub: me.simakis.dropboxignore

Developer

Panagiotis Simakis

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Medium · 70
Indexed: 28 Jun 2026
Lifecycle: Unverified
Last seen: 28 Jun 2026

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Slug: dropboxignore-flathub-org
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 28 Jun 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology. This listing's first-seen date was written by the catalog backfill, not observed here, so it is not treated as a sighting.
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 4 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://flathub.org/apps/me.simakis.dropboxignore

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