Short answer
To install dbxcli on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add dbxcli-bin. It is a 3.5 MB download (9.1 MB installed), version 3.7.4-2, licensed Apache-2.0. A command line client for Dropbox built using the Go SDK. Free and open source (Apache-2.0 licensed).
Install dbxcli on Omarchy
dbxcli is Dropbox's own scriptable command-line client, built with the Go SDK, for listing, uploading, downloading, and otherwise managing files without leaving the terminal. It supports recursive transfers, piping data in and out, shared-link management, search, revisions, and JSON output for automation, plus team and member-scoped operations for business accounts. It's maintained by Dropbox engineers but explicitly noted as not an officially supported product.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add dbxcli-bin - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 3.7.4-2:
pacman -Qi dbxcli-bin
Open and use dbxcli
dbxcli has no window of its own: it is a command-line tool, library or system component. To see the commands it added to your PATH:
pacman -Ql dbxcli-bin | grep /usr/bin/dbxcli requirements and compatibility
- A Dropbox account (OAuth login)
- Network access
- Dropbox storage limits and paid tiers still apply for how much you can store, separate from the tool itself
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
glibc
Pricing and license
Free and open source (Apache-2.0 licensed). License: Apache-2.0.
Uninstall dbxcli
omarchy pkg drop dbxcli-bindbxcli package facts
| Package | dbxcli-bin |
|---|---|
| Version | 3.7.4-2 |
| Category | Utilities |
| License | Apache-2.0 |
| Download | 3.5 MB |
| Installed size | 9.1 MB |
| Built | 2026-10-09 |
| Pricing | Free and open source (Apache-2.0 licensed) |
| Made by | Dropbox |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install dbxcli on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add dbxcli-bin. The download is 3.5 MB and it takes 9.1 MB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is dbxcli free?
Free and open source (Apache-2.0 licensed). The package is licensed Apache-2.0.
How do I uninstall dbxcli?
Run omarchy pkg drop dbxcli-bin. It removes the package from your system.
What does dbxcli depend on?
The package declares 1 dependency: glibc. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is dbxcli a desktop app?
No. dbxcli has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is dbxcli in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as dbxcli-bin (version 3.7.4-2) in the official Omarchy package repository. Dropbox makes it. Project site: https://github.com/dropbox/dbxcli. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.