Dynbox - AI File Organizer for Cloud Drives

TL;DR

TL;DR: Dynbox is an AI-powered file organizer that connects to Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive — you chat with it to move, rename, search, and auto-sort files without manual dragging.

Source and Accuracy Notes

⚠️ This section is MANDATORY. All links must be verified from actual source, not guessed.

• Project page: dynbox.app ← MUST visit and verify
• HN launch thread: news.ycombinator.com/item?id=44318088
• License: proprietary SaaS (no open-source repo verified at time of writing)

What Is Dynbox?

Dynbox is a web-based AI file manager that sits on top of your existing cloud storage accounts. Rather than navigating folders manually, you describe what you want in plain English — “move all meeting PDFs from July to the Projects folder” or “find the contract I drafted about the Acme deal” — and the AI executes it.

The core promise is converting file management into file conversation. Instead of remembering where you saved something, you describe what it contains or what it relates to, and Dynbox’s vector search finds it semantically.

Key capabilities directly from the product page:

• AI Chat — ask questions like “show me all receipts over $500” or “find the Q3 financial summary” and the AI retrieves, moves, or renames matching files
• Semantic search — powered by vector embeddings, so you search by meaning (“that presentation about the product launch”) rather than exact filename
• Automated folders — set rules to sort files into folders automatically in the background (Pro feature)
• Demo mode — try the full experience with a set of sample files before connecting your real accounts
• Privacy-first — files are not stored on Dynbox’s servers; you control which files the AI can access
• Coming soon: Local file access — connect your computer’s local folders directly

Supported Cloud Storage

Dynbox currently integrates with:

• Google Drive
• Dropbox
• OneDrive

Support for local file system access is listed as “coming soon” on the product page.

Pricing

| Plan | Price | Credits | Notes | |------|-------|---------|-------| | Free | $0/mo | 50/mo | AI Chat, semantic search, demo mode | | Pro | $20/mo | 1,000/mo | automated sorting, smarter AI, up to 5 members | | Enterprise | Custom | Custom | SAML/OIDC SSO, centralized billing, custom limits |

Credits are consumed per AI operation (chat, move, rename, search).

Setup Workflow

Step 1: Create a Free Account

Visit dynbox.app and click Join for free. No credit card required for the Free tier.

Step 2: Connect Your Cloud Storage

After login, connect at least one cloud account:

1. Click your avatar → Vaults or the connection panel
2. Click Connect next to Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive
3. Authorize Dynbox in the OAuth flow — files are never stored on Dynbox servers

Step 3: Try Demo Mode First

If you want to explore before connecting real accounts, click Demo mode on the main dashboard. You’ll get a pre-populated set of sample files and can test all AI operations.

Step 4: Start Chatting with Your Files

In the main chat interface, type natural language commands:

Move all PDF invoices from last month to the Finance folder
Find files related to the Q3 product roadmap presentation
Rename all screenshots from the March 15 demo to include the date
Archive files in Downloads older than 6 months

The AI shows you a preview of every action before executing — you approve, reject, or selectively apply changes.

Semantic Search Deep Dive

Unlike traditional filename search, Dynbox indexes file content using vector embeddings. This means a query like “quarterly sales report” will surface documents that contain relevant content even if the filename says nothing about “sales” or “quarterly.”

This is especially useful for:

• Large archives where folder structures have degraded over time
• Shared drives with inconsistent naming conventions
• Finding related documents across unrelated folder trees

Automated Sorting Rules

On the Pro plan, you can create persistent rules for automatic file organization:

• Route files by type (all .pdf invoices → Finance/Invoices)
• Route by sender domain (all files from @acme.com → Clients/Acme)
• Schedule-based rules (files older than X days → Archive/)

Rules run in the background; you get a notification when files are moved.

Practical Evaluation Checklist

• [ ] Free account created and cloud account connected
• [ ] Demo mode tested with sample files
• [ ] Semantic search tested: query by meaning, not filename
• [ ] Chat commands executed: move, rename, search
• [ ] Automated folder rule created (Pro)
• [ ] Credit usage checked in settings
• [ ] Privacy controls reviewed (which files AI can access)

Security Notes

• Dynbox processes file metadata and content for AI operations; files themselves remain in your cloud storage
• OAuth tokens are used to access your cloud storage — revoke at any time from your cloud provider’s security settings
• The privacy page states files are “never stored on Dynbox servers”
• No information about encryption at rest or in transit was found on the product page — Enterprise tier likely offers more detail on request

FAQ

Q: Does Dynbox work with local files? A: Not yet. Local file access is listed as “coming soon” on the product page. Currently only Google Drive, Dropbox, and OneDrive are supported.

Q: What happens when I run out of credits on the Free plan? A: AI operations pause until the next month when 50 credits reset. Non-AI operations (browsing, manual moves) are unaffected.

Q: Can I undo an AI action? A: The AI shows a preview before executing changes. After execution, files can be moved back manually or by sending a follow-up chat command (“undo last move”).

Q: Is there a per-file or per-organization monthly cap on the Enterprise plan? A: Enterprise pricing and limits are custom — contact [email protected] for details.

Q: Does it work with shared drives / team accounts? A: The Pro plan supports up to 5 members. Enterprise includes centralized team billing and SSO. Specific shared drive support depends on your cloud provider’s OAuth scoping.

Conclusion

Dynbox targets a specific pain point — the inevitable descent of cloud drives into disorganized file graveyards — and addresses it with natural language AI rather than manual folder hierarchies. The free tier is generous enough to evaluate whether the semantic search actually works well for your file types, and the Pro plan’s automation rules could replace some recurring manual cleanup workflows.

The “coming soon” local file support is the biggest gap for power users managing Downloads folders, but the cloud-first approach keeps the product simple and focused.

Try it: dynbox.app