Want to automatically move your files off the cloud to your local machine? Want to do so securely with optional encryption? Well do I have the node for you!

DROPSEND NODE - A custom ComfyUI node for seamless Dropbox uploads with optional encryption capabilities. Automatically uploads your ComfyUI output files (images and videos) to Dropbox cloud storage — with or without encryption.

🔄 How It Works

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                         CLOUD (RunPod, etc.)                                │
│                                                                             │
│      ComfyUI generates files ──→ DropSend Node ──→ Uploads to Dropbox       │
│        (png, mp4, etc.)         │                                           │
│                                 │                                           │
│                                 ▼                                           │
│                      ┌──────────────────────┐                               │
│                      │ Encryption OPTIONAL  │                               │
│                      │ ☐ OFF: file.png      │                               │
│                      │ ☑ ON:  file.png.enc  │                               │
│                      └──────────────────────┘                               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                                    │
                                    ▼
                               ☁️ DROPBOX
                                    │
                                    ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│                           YOUR LOCAL MACHINE                                │
│                                                                             │
│   Dropbox syncs/downloads ──→ If encrypted: Run decrypt script (local)      │
│                                             ──→ file.png (viewable!)        │
│                                                                             │
│                               If not encrypted: Ready to use!               │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

Encryption is completely optional. If you don't need it, simply leave enable_encryption off and your files upload directly to Dropbox as-is. Enable encryption only if you want an extra layer of security for your files in cloud storage.

📤📦 Features

📤📦 DropSend AutoUploader Node Automatically uploads newly created files to Dropbox with optional file encryption capabilities.
Monitors a specified folder (e.g., ComfyUI's output/) in real time, with optional recursive subfolder monitoring.
Supports common ComfyUI file types: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .gif, .mp4, .avi, .mov.
Optional encryption of files before upload, creating .enc files using a secure Fernet key (AES-128).
Configurable toggles for:
enable_encryption: Encrypt files before upload (default: off).
Post_Delete_Enc: Delete encrypted .enc files after upload verification (default: off).
Subfolder_Monitor: Monitor subfolders in the watch directory (default: on).
run_process: Start or stop the monitoring and uploading process (default: on).
Uses a queue system to ensure reliable processing of files, even under high load, preventing skipped files.
Verifies upload integrity using SHA256 checksums to ensure files are not corrupted during transfer.
🛠️📦 DropSend Setup Node Streamlines Dropbox API access setup and encryption key management.
Accepts your App Key, App Secret, and Authorization Code to generate a refresh token.
Provides API credentials and optional encryption key for easy integration into Environment Variables and RunPod Secrets.
Supports two storage methods:
env_file: Saves credentials to a .env file (recommended for local user setups).
display_only: Displays credentials in the console for manual copying (recommended for cloud setups like RunPod).
Supports three encryption key methods:
off: No encryption key is generated (use if encryption is not needed).
Display Only: Displays the encryption key in the console with other credentials.
save to .env: Saves the encryption key to the .env file.
Automatically runs curl to extend the lifespan of your API keys.
🔐📁 Standalone Decryption Scripts (Local Use Only) Decrypt .enc files on your local machine using the included scripts in the /scripts/ folder.
Local use only — Run these on your computer after downloading/syncing encrypted files from Dropbox (move files out of synced Dropbox local folder before decrypting, otherwise it defeats the purpose of using encryption.).
Cross-platform support for macOS, Windows, and Linux.
Restores encrypted files back to their original format (PNG, JPG, MP4, etc.).
Supports recursive folder processing.
Option to organize .enc files after decryption.
Includes optional encryption scripts for manual local encryption (not needed for normal DropSend operation).

💾📦 Installation

Clone this repository into the ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ directory:

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes/
git clone https://github.com/machinepainting/ComfyUI_DropSendNode.git

Install dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

🔧📦 Dropbox Setup Instructions

Login to your Dropbox Account Dropbox(Ideally Dropbox is already setup and installed on your local.)
Go to the Dropbox DBX Platform. Select Create Apps Button to make a new app.
Click 'Scoped Access'. Enable App Folder access (reccommended) or Full Dropbox (only use full access if needed).

** Note: If you cannot select App Folder, the Apps folder likely does not exist or is not yet created in your Dropbox. Navigate to your Dropbox root directory and create the /Apps/ **

Name your app and select Create app button.
Navigate to the Permissions Tab. Check the box for the following options:

Account Info - account_info.write - account_info.read Files and Folders - files.metadata.write - files.metadata.read - files.content.write - files.content.read

Click Submit to save permissions.
Navigate back to the Settings Tab.
Note your App Key and App Secret or be prepared to Copy and Paste into the 'DropSend Setup Node' in the next steps.

🏃‍♂️‍➡️🫛📦 DropSend Setup Node Instructions (Runpod & Cloud Users)

(Local Users Read Instructions below.)

Open the 'DropSend Setup Node' in your ComfyUI and Paste in the following credentials:
- app_key [ paste app key here ]
- app_secret [ paste secret key here ]
- auth_code [ leave blank until next step ]
- dropbox_dest_folder [ /Apps/ComfyUI_Output_Files ] (Change the folder name if desired)
- reconnect [ false ] (Set to true only if you need to re-run or delete current credentials)
- storage_method [ display_only ] (Select env_file only if you want to store credentials in persistent storage or locally)
Click 'Run' on the node or in the ComfyUI workflow. Two Dropbox pop-up windows will appear to accept app permissions and generate the Authorization Code.
Copy the entire output string from the pop-up and paste it into the auth_code field in the DropSend Setup Node.
Click 'Run' again on the DropSend Setup Node. Open the bottom panel (Terminal) in ComfyUI or check your running terminal process to note the returned credentials. Example:

    DROPBOX_APP_KEY: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    DROPBOX_APP_SECRET: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
    comfyui_encryption_key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX (only displays if encryption_key_method is 'true')

For Runpod users, navigate to the main dashboard at [https://www.runpod.io]. Click Secrets in the sidebar, then click Create Secret. ** Note: For other cloud services, follow their instructions to paste the credentials into the appropriate Environment Variables sections for App Keys, Secrets, API Keys, etc. **
Create three separate secrets on Runpod (Secret Names must match exactly as shown below). Copy the credentials from Step 12 into the corresponding fields:

1 Secret Name: DROPBOX_APP_KEY Secret Value: PASTE_YOUR_APP_KEY_HERE

2 Secret Name: DROPBOX_APP_SECRET Secret Value: PASTE_YOUR_APP_SECRET_HERE

3 Secret Name: DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN Secret Value: PASTE_YOUR_REFRESH_TOKEN_HERE

4 Secret Name: comfyui_encryption_key Secret Value: PASTE_YOUR_ENCRYPTION_KEY_HERE

Add the Environment Variables to your Runpod Pod. You can do this by restarting, terminating, editing, or recreating your Pod. Before deploying, select Edit Template and select Environment Variables (Dropdown). Click + Add Environment Variables and add the following:

1 - Click key and paste in DROPBOX_APP_KEY then click the 🗝️ symbol in the value field and select DROPBOX_APP_KEY. The field should now read {{ RUNPOD_SECRET_DROPBOX_APP_KEY }}

2 - Click key and paste in DROPBOX_APP_SECRET then click the 🗝️ symbol in the value field and select DROPBOX_APP_SECRET. The field should now read {{ RUNPOD_SECRET_DROPBOX_APP_SECRET }}

3 - Click key and paste in DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN then click the 🗝️ symbol in the value field and select DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN. The field should now read {{ RUNPOD_SECRET_DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN }}

4 - Click key and paste in comfyui_encryption_key then click the 🗝️ symbol in the value field and select comfyui_encryption_key. The field should now read {{ RUNPOD_SECRET_comfyui_encryption_key }}

Click Set Overrides, then deploy your Pod ** Note: for non-Runpod/other cloud users: Input Environment Variables as required, ensuring they are named correctly; DROPBOX_APP_KEY, DROPBOX_APP_SECRET, DROPBOX_REFRESH_TOKEN,comfyui_encryption_key
Add the DropSend AutoUploader Node to your ComfyUI workflow, configure settings (e.g., enable_encryption, Subfolder_Monitor, run_process), and run. Verify that files are uploaded to your Dropbox folder.

Note: If you change dropbox_dest_folder, it must start with /Apps/ for App Folder access. Stopping the Process: Set run_process to False and run the node to stop monitoring and uploading without restarting ComfyUI.

ENJOY!!

🛠️💻📦 DropSend Setup Node Instructions (Local Computer Users or .env Preference)

(Runpod or cloud users can use a .env file for a simplified setup, but saving API keys and secrets in a .env file on the cloud is not recommended for security reasons. This is standard for local users.)

9b. Open the 'DropSend Setup Node' in your ComfyUI and Paste in the following credentials:

- `app_key`                 [ paste app key here ]
- `app_secret`              [ paste secret key here ]
- `auth_code`               [ leave blank until next step ]
- `dropbox_dest_folder`     [ /Apps/ComfyUI_Output_Files ] (Change the folder name if desired)
- `reconnect`               [ false ] (Set to `true` only if you need to re-run or delete current credentials)
- `storage_method`          [ env_file ] (Stores credentials in persistent or local storage)
- `encryption_key_method`   [Display Only] (or save to .env for local storage, off if encryption is not needed)

10b. Click 'Run' on the node or in the ComfyUI workflow. Two Dropbox pop-up windows will appear to accept app permissions and generate the Authorization Code. 11b. Copy the entire output string from the pop-up and paste it into the auth_code field in the DropSend Setup Node. 12b. Click 'Run' again on the DropSend Setup Node. Restart ComfyUI. 13b. Open your ComfyUI workflow and add the DropSend AutoUploader Node to your workflow. You can now remove the DropSend Setup Node from your workflow. Run ComfyUI and confirm that media is being sent to your Dropbox folder. Restart ComfyUI to load the .env file (if used).

Note: If you change the dropbox_dest_folder in the node settings, it will automatically create a new folder in Dropbox as long as it starts with /Apps/.

ENJOY!!

🔑📦 Encryption Key Management

If you enable encryption in the DropSend AutoUploader Node, an encryption key is generated during setup (unless encryption_key_method is off). This key is required to decrypt .enc files downloaded from Dropbox.

Saving the Encryption Key

Display Only (Recommended for Cloud):

If encryption_key_method is Display Only, the key is shown in the console after running the setup node with a valid auth_code:

comfyui_encryption_key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Copy the key and store it securely using one of the methods below.

Save to .env (Recommended for Local):

If encryption_key_method is save to .env, the key is saved in ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI_DropSendNode/.env as:

comfyui_encryption_key=XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Ensure the .env file is excluded from version control (add to .gitignore).

🔐📁 Standalone Decryption Scripts (Local Use Only)

The /scripts/ folder contains standalone scripts to decrypt files on your local machine.

⚠️ These scripts are for LOCAL USE ONLY. Run them on your personal computer after downloading or syncing encrypted files from Dropbox. Do not run on cloud instances.

What Are These Scripts For?

Decryption Scripts — The primary scripts. Use these on your local machine to decrypt .enc files you've downloaded/synced from Dropbox. When encryption is enabled in the DropSend node, your files are uploaded as encrypted .enc files. These scripts restore them to their original format so you can view and use them.

Encryption Scripts — Optional utility scripts. You do NOT need these for normal DropSend operation—the node handles encryption automatically during upload. These are provided for users who want to manually encrypt local files for backup or other purposes using the same key.

Supported File Types

The scripts support all formats the DropSend node handles:

Images: .png, .jpg, .jpeg, .webp, .gif
Videos: .mp4, .avi, .mov

When decrypting, the original file extension is preserved (e.g., video.mp4.enc → video.mp4).

Prerequisites (All Platforms)

Python 3.8+ and the cryptography library are required:

pip install cryptography

🍎 macOS Setup & Usage

Storing Your Encryption Key in Keychain

Open Keychain Access (search in Spotlight)
Click File > New Password Item
Fill in the fields:
- Keychain Item Name: DropSend_Encryption_Key
- Account Name: DropSend
- Password: Paste your encryption key
Click Add

To retrieve later: Search for DropSend_Encryption_Key in Keychain Access, double-click, check Show Password, and authenticate.

Running the Scripts

Navigate to the scripts folder:

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI_DropSendNode/scripts

Make the script executable (first time only):

chmod +x decrypt_folder_mac.sh
chmod +x encrypt_folder_mac.sh

Run the decryption script:
```
./decrypt_folder_mac.sh
```
When prompted:
- Drag and drop the folder containing .enc files into the terminal, or type the path
- Choose whether to process subfolders recursively (Y/N)
- Optionally move .enc files to a separate folder after decryption

🪟 Windows Setup & Usage

Storing Your Encryption Key

Using Environment Variable (Recommended):

Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, press Enter
Go to Advanced tab → Environment Variables
Under User variables, click New
Set:
- Variable name: DROPSEND_ENCRYPTION_KEY
- Variable value: Your encryption key
Click OK to save
Restart any open terminals/command prompts

Running the Scripts

Open Command Prompt or PowerShell

Navigate to the scripts folder:

cd ComfyUI\custom_nodes\ComfyUI_DropSendNode\scripts

Run the decryption script:
```
python decrypt_folder_win.py
```
When prompted:
- Enter the full path to the folder containing .enc files
- Choose whether to process subfolders recursively (Y/N)
- Optionally move .enc files to a separate folder after decryption

🐧 Linux Setup & Usage

Storing Your Encryption Key

Option A: Environment Variable

Add to your ~/.bashrc or ~/.zshrc:

export DROPSEND_ENCRYPTION_KEY="your_encryption_key_here"

Then reload:

source ~/.bashrc

Option B: Secret Service (GNOME Keyring / KWallet)

If you have secret-tool installed (comes with libsecret-tools):

# Store the key
echo -n "your_encryption_key_here" | secret-tool store --label="DropSend Encryption Key" service DropSend username DropSend

# Retrieve the key (for verification)
secret-tool lookup service DropSend username DropSend

Install secret-tool if needed:

# Debian/Ubuntu
sudo apt install libsecret-tools

# Fedora
sudo dnf install libsecret

# Arch
sudo pacman -S libsecret

Running the Scripts

Navigate to the scripts folder:

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI_DropSendNode/scripts

Make the script executable (first time only):

chmod +x decrypt_folder_linux.sh
chmod +x encrypt_folder_linux.sh

Run the decryption script:
```
./decrypt_folder_linux.sh
```
When prompted:
- Enter the full path to the folder containing .enc files
- Choose whether to process subfolders recursively (Y/N)
- Optionally move .enc files to a separate folder after decryption

🔄 Cross-Platform Python Script (Alternative)

For maximum compatibility, use the Python script directly on any platform:

cd ComfyUI/custom_nodes/ComfyUI_DropSendNode/scripts
python decrypt_folder.py

This script will:

Automatically detect your operating system
Check for your encryption key (environment variable, Keychain, or Secret Service)
Prompt for the key if not found
Process all .enc files and restore them to their original format

🛠️📦 DropSend Setup Instructions (Manual Setup)(Advanced)

(Only use this method if you choose to setup manually. This method is for advanced users and does not use the DropSend Setup Node.)

1c. Follow the "Dropbox Setup Instructions" Above to build the app in Dropbox and access the App Key and App Secret.

2c. Use the following URL and replace APPKEYHERE with your App_Key: https://www.dropbox.com/oauth2/authorize?client_id=APPKEYHERE&response_type=code&token_access_type=offline

3c. Open Terminal and run the following curl with your credentials input in the correct fields:

curl https://api.dropbox.com/oauth2/token \
-d code=AUTHORIZATIONCODEHERE \
-d grant_type=authorization_code \
-u APPKEYHERE:APPSECRETHERE

4c. Copy and note the returned refresh token and use it in your cloud or local environment variables where applicable.

ENJOY!!

⚠️ Security Best Practices

Never commit your .env file - Ensure .env is in your .gitignore
Use secure key storage - Prefer OS-native credential storage (Keychain, Environment Variables, Secret Service) over plain text files
Backup your encryption key - Without it, encrypted files cannot be recovered
Use unique keys - Don't reuse the encryption key for other purposes

🧪 Tested On

Fully Tested:

macOS 13+ (Ventura, Sonoma)
Python 3.10 / 3.11
ComfyUI (Jan 2026)
Dropbox API with refresh token support

Community Testing Needed:

Windows 10/11 — Please test and report any issues or suggestions!
Linux (Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch) — Please test and report any issues or suggestions!

If you encounter any problems on Windows or Linux, please open an issue on GitHub with:

Your OS version
Python version
Error messages (if any)
Steps to reproduce

Contributions and pull requests are welcome!

Shout-out to Adam for his contributions to this node build and additional Dropbox assistant tool, he helped make the setup easier!

📁 Repository Structure

ComfyUI_DropSendNode/
├── __init__.py
├── dropsend_autouploader.py
├── dropsend_setup.py
├── requirements.txt
├── README.md
├── .gitignore
└── scripts/
    ├── decrypt_folder.py          # Cross-platform Python script (recommended)
    ├── decrypt_folder_mac.sh      # macOS decryption script
    ├── encrypt_folder_mac.sh      # macOS encryption script (local use only)
    ├── decrypt_folder_win.py      # Windows decryption script
    ├── encrypt_folder_win.py      # Windows encryption script (local use only)
    ├── decrypt_folder_linux.sh    # Linux decryption script
    └── encrypt_folder_linux.sh    # Linux encryption script (local use only)

License

MIT