Automated project kickoff with Dropbox MCP, OpenAI, Slack & Gmail

New project, zero setup hassle. The Project Starter Bot builds a well-structured Dropbox folder system for every new project and notifies everyone through Slack and Gmail. No more manual folders, no one left out of the loop. Last updated: September 2026. Why Use Project Starter Bot? Save Time: Nested project directories get created instantly. No more tedious manual folder setup. Avoid Mistakes: Every necessary sub-folder exists from the start. Human error gone. Boost Team Collaboration: Your team hears about it immediately via Slack and Gmail, so nobody misses the kickoff. Gain an Edge: Fast, professional project launches that impress clients and colleagues. Perfect For - Project Managers: Organized projects from day one without lifting a finger. - Creative Teams: Focus on creativity while the bot handles folders and notifications. - Freelancers & Agencies: Faster launches and consistent setup across clients. How It Works 1. Trigger: You send a chat message requesting a new project folder. 2. Process: The bot creates the main project folder plus five standardized sub-folders in Dropbox. 3. Smart Logic: It verifies success and asks if you want to send notifications before proceeding. 4. Output: A Slack message lands in the projects channel and a Gmail confirmation goes out. 5. Storage: All folders stay neatly organized inside Dropbox, easy to find. Quick Setup 1. Import JSON file to your n8n instance 2. Add credentials: - Dropbox OAuth2 (developer docs) - Slack API token (API docs) - Gmail OAuth2 3. Customize: Adjust folder names or project path if needed 4. Update: Change Slack channel URL or Gmail recipient details 5. Test: Run with a sample project name to see folders and notifications in action Requirements - Active n8n instance - Dropbox OAuth2 credentials - Slack API token with chat permissions - Gmail OAuth2 credentials Level Up Ideas - Integrate with project management tools like Jira or Trello for automated task creation - Add personalized email templates with dynamic project details - Use AI-powered chatbots to handle more complex project setup conversations Nodes Used - When chat message received - AI Agent - Dropbox create folder - Send a message in Slack - Send a message in Gmail - Simple Memory (for context) - MCP triggers and clients Quick Answers How do I start a project? Send a chat message with the new project name. Folders and notifications follow automatically. What gets created? A main project folder plus five standardized sub-folders in Dropbox. Who gets notified? Your team via Slack (projects channel) and Gmail. Details Made by: khmuhtadin Tags: Project Management, Automation, Dropbox, Slack, Gmail Category: Workflow Automation Need custom work? Contact Me Additional info Built with n8n. Need an assessment on your business? Feel free to reach out at https://khmuhtadin.com/consultation/