I'm using XUbuntu and was a bit saddened that I couldn't use Dropbox within Thunar file manager.
Can I make a custom context menu option to 'copy public link' in Thunar?
This solution works for me:
Install nautilus-dropbox (yes, it uses Nautilus, but we will integrate it in Thunar at step 4)
sudo apt-get install nautilus-dropbox
Start Dropbox daemon:
~/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd
Add Dropbox to start-up:
Settings Manager > Session and Startup > Applications Autostart > Add
under "Name", enter "Dropbox"
under "Command", enter "/home/USERNAME/.dropbox-dist/dropboxd"
Install the Dropbox Thunar extension: 32bit, 64bit or source
For me, it works like a charm, except that, when I click to "Open Dropbox Folder" from Dropbox panel applet, it opens Nautilus instead of Thunar.
edit: It is also useful to add a Dropbox folder link to Thunar's sidebar. This can be done simply by draging-'n'-droping Dropbox folder to the sidebar.
