Vault Sync for Dropbox

Bidirectional sync between your Obsidian vault and Dropbox — with full iOS / iPadOS support.

01. Why this exists

Obsidian Sync is paid. Generic cloud sync fights with vault layouts. This plugin syncs your vault ↔ your Dropbox with delta cursors, deletion tombstones, and conflict-file handling — including Obsidian Mobile.

Concern	Naive sync	This plugin
Mobile	Often desktop-only	iOS / iPadOS ready
API usage	Full re-upload loops	Cursor-based incremental sync
Conflicts	Silent overwrite	Last-write-wins + conflict copies

02. Features

Bidirectional

Local edits upload after debounce
Remote edits download each cycle
Deletions propagate both ways

Safety

Auto tombstone repair
Dropbox conflict-copy filtering
Excludes .obsidian / .trash by default

Setup

Your own Dropbox app key
OAuth on localhost:3000/callback
Configurable sync interval

03. Install

# Manual
YourVault/.obsidian/plugins/vault-sync-dropbox/
← copy main.js + manifest.json

# BRAT
Add repo: olbin-dev/plugin

Create a Dropbox app (Scoped access / Full Dropbox), add redirect URI http://localhost:3000/callback, paste the App key in plugin settings, authenticate, then Run Full Sync.

04. Privacy

Data moves only between your device and your Dropbox account. No olbin.dev sync relay. Credentials stay on-device.

Source is open on GitHub.

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