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# Welcome

The [Dropbox API](https://www.dropbox.com/developers) allows developers to work with files in Dropbox, including advanced functionality like full-text search, thumbnails, and sharing. Build apps that help users organize, share, and collaborate on their content.

## Get Started

#### [Quick Start](/dropbox-api/docs/get-started/quick-start)

Register your app, get an access token, and make your first API call in minutes.

#### [Authorization](/dropbox-api/docs/get-started/authorization)

Learn about OAuth 2.0 authorization, token management, and scoped access for the Dropbox API.

#### [Tutorial](/dropbox-api/docs/get-started/tutorial/overview)

Walk through the App Console, explore the API, and build your first app end to end.

## Explore the documentation

#### [API Reference](/dropbox-api/api-reference)

Explore the complete API reference with detailed endpoint documentation.

#### [Guides](/dropbox-api/docs/overview)

Resources, guides, tutorials, and sample apps across the DBX Platform.

#### [Pre-built Components](/dropbox-api/docs/pre-built-components/overview)

Drop the Chooser, Saver, and Embedder into your app with a few lines of code.

#### [SDKs](/dropbox-api/docs/sdks/overview)

Official SDKs for Swift, Objective-C, Python, .NET, Java, and JavaScript.

#### [Technical Reference](/dropbox-api/docs/technical-reference/json-encoding)

JSON argument encoding, data transport limits, content hashes, and error handling.

#### [Developer Resources](/dropbox-api/docs/developer-resources/developer-guide)

Platform developer guide, branding guidelines, and developer terms.

> The Dropbox API allows developers to work with files in Dropbox, including advanced functionality like full-text search, thumbnails, and sharing.