What can I do with Dropbox Dash?

Dash gives teams a better, faster way to locate, understand, and manage content that lives across work apps. Combined with universal search and AI-powered writing, analysis, summarization, and organization tools, Dash doesn’t just find your work, it helps you get it done, securely. If you’re new to Dropbox Dash, follow these simple steps to get started.

Before you begin

1. Log in to Dash.
2. Connect the work apps you use every day, such as Google Drive, OneDrive, or Slack. The more apps you connect, the more context Dash has to return helpful, relevant results. You stay in control of what’s connected, and Dash respects existing permissions. If someone doesn’t have access to certain content in an app, Dash won’t search or display it. 
3. Ask a question about your work. Start with something simple, like:
   • “Find files related to the launch plan.”
   • “Summarize this document.”
   • “Turn this document into a 1-page update.”
4. Review the results and ask follow-up questions to refine them.①

Here are a few things you can do with Dash

Use the examples below to try your first searches, questions, and drafts.

Find what you need, faster

Search across the apps you already use, like Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, and more, all from one place. You don’t need to remember exactly where something is stored or use exact file names. Dash understands what you mean and helps you find relevant files, images, videos, messages and more, even when details are incomplete.

You can:

• Search using natural language instead of exact file names
• Find files, images, videos, messages and more across apps
• Get relevant results even when details are incomplete

You can ask things like:

• “Find the doc with the Q3 priorities discussion.”
• “I remember a deck about onboarding. Can you find it?”
• “Search for files related to the launch plan.”

Real examples from teams:

• How can I find and reuse approved content? (Marketing team)
  Quickly locate content that’s already created and approved, then reuse it for a post, deck, or email.
• How can I find and organize creative assets across tools? (Creative team)
  Search across Dropbox, Google Drive, SharePoint, and more to find and organize assets.
• How can I pull proof points or sales materials for a deal? (Sales team)
  Quickly find case studies, testimonials, proposals, and key assets for your next conversation.

Ask questions about your work

Ask questions the same way you would with a teammate. Dash answers using the documents, messages, and links you already have access to, so you can quickly understand what’s happening without digging through multiple sources.

You can:

• Summarize documents and conversations
• Identify decisions, updates, or open questions
• Get quick answers without manually searching

Try asking:

• “What decisions did we make about pricing?”
• “Summarize the latest updates on Project Atlas.”
• “What are the open questions from last week’s meeting?”

Real examples from teams:

• How can I get full account context before a meeting? (Sales team)
  Pull together calls, emails, proposals, and deal history to prepare quickly.
• How can I understand competitors quickly? (Sales team)
  Generate a quick summary of strengths, gaps, and positioning.
• How can I uncover campaign insights at a glance? (Marketing team)
  Pull wins, misses, and next steps from past campaign performance.
• How can I stay on top of updates across projects? (Program Management team)
  Track updates and summarize progress without chasing information.

Never start from scratch

Use your existing work to create and refine draft content with the right context. Dash helps you turn what you already have into clear, useful briefs, proposals, and polished deliverables.

You can:

• Summarize long documents or threads
• Draft updates, briefs, or proposals
• Rewrite content to improve clarity or tone

For example:

• “Summarize this doc and turn it into a 1-page update.”
• “Write a status update for the Q2 campaign launch.”
• “Polish the performance brief for tomorrow’s client presentation.”

Real examples from teams:

• How can I draft personalized follow-ups after a call? (Sales team)
  Turn call notes into clear, actionable follow-ups.
• How can I repurpose blog or campaign content? (Marketing team)
  Turn existing content into new formats to extend reach.
• How can I write on-brand content every time? (Marketing team)
  Check tone and voice consistency across drafts.
• How can I create GTM content that stays aligned? (Marketing team)
  Generate consistent messaging across channels.

Stay organized as your work grows

As you use Dash more, it gets better at understanding your work. Connecting apps and organizing with Stacks helps keep results clear and relevant over time.

You can:

• Keep results relevant
• Reduce noise
• Make it easier to find important work over time

For example:

• “Create a Stack for the Q2 campaign with briefs, decks, and timelines.”
• “Group all files and links for the product launch into one place.”
• “Organize assets for the rebrand project so the team can easily find them.”

Real examples from teams:

• How can I organize campaign content in one place? (Marketing team)
  Create a Stack that brings files, links, and conversations together.
• How can I keep campaign files organized and shareable? (Marketing/Creative team)
  Group briefs, assets, and timelines into one clear hub.
• How can I deliver polished work to clients? (Creative team)
  Package files into a clean, organized space for sharing.