Short answer
To install dropbox-cli on Omarchy, open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add dropbox-cli. It is a 22.7 KB download (62.7 KB installed), version 2026.09.28-3, licensed GPL-3.0-or-later. Command line interface for Dropbox. Free to use (GPL-3.0-or-later licensed control script; it manages the Dropbox client, which itself has free and paid storage tiers).
Install dropbox-cli on Omarchy
dropbox-cli is a command-line control script for the official Dropbox desktop client on Linux, used to start, stop, or check the status of the Dropbox sync daemon, manage selective sync exclusions, and throttle bandwidth, all from a terminal without opening a GUI. It's a companion to the main Dropbox app rather than a replacement for it.
- Open a terminal.
- Run the install command:
omarchy pkg add dropbox-cli - Check it landed. Pacman should list version 2026.09.28-3:
pacman -Qi dropbox-cli
Open and use dropbox-cli
dropbox-cli 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 dropbox-cli | grep /usr/bin/dropbox-cli requirements and compatibility
- The Dropbox daemon/client installed and running
- A Dropbox account
- Network access
Dependencies Omarchy installs for you
dropboxpython-gobject
Pricing and license
Free to use (GPL-3.0-or-later licensed control script; it manages the Dropbox client, which itself has free and paid storage tiers). License: GPL-3.0-or-later.
Uninstall dropbox-cli
omarchy pkg drop dropbox-clidropbox-cli package facts
| Package | dropbox-cli |
|---|---|
| Version | 2026.09.28-3 |
| Category | Utilities |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Download | 22.7 KB |
| Installed size | 62.7 KB |
| Built | 2026-10-08 |
| Pricing | Free to use (GPL-3.0-or-later licensed control script; it manages the Dropbox client, which itself has free and paid storage tiers) |
| Made by | Dropbox |
Frequently asked questions
How do I install dropbox-cli on Omarchy?
Open a terminal and run omarchy pkg add dropbox-cli. The download is 22.7 KB and it takes 62.7 KB once installed. Omarchy pulls in any dependencies automatically.
Is dropbox-cli free?
Free to use (GPL-3.0-or-later licensed control script; it manages the Dropbox client, which itself has free and paid storage tiers). The package is licensed GPL-3.0-or-later.
How do I uninstall dropbox-cli?
Run omarchy pkg drop dropbox-cli. It removes the package from your system.
What does dropbox-cli depend on?
The package declares 2 dependencies: dropbox, python-gobject. Omarchy installs them for you.
Is dropbox-cli a desktop app?
No. dropbox-cli has no window of its own; it is a command-line tool, library or system component.
Is dropbox-cli in the official Omarchy repo?
Yes. It is published as dropbox-cli (version 2026.09.28-3) in the official Omarchy package repository. Dropbox makes it. Project site: https://www.dropbox.com. This site is unofficial: an independent community project, not affiliated with or endorsed by Omacom or David Heinemeier Hansson. Built with David's blessing.