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drive-reader

Search Google Drive files and folders by name, MIME type, or full-text query.

Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#oauth#permissions#file search#google drive#document reading#drive api
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ngochuy13/intern-dev --skill drive-reader
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: drive-reader
Source: https://github.com/ngochuy13/intern-dev/tree/main/skills/drive-reader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ngochuy13/intern-dev --skill drive-reader

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

It removes the hassle of manually searching, locating, and opening files spread across your Google Drive by quickly browsing, searching, and retrieving file content and metadata.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Drive Search & Browse: Find files and folders by name, MIME type, folder (parents), and full-text content, with results filtered to non-deleted items.
  • Read Document Content & Exports: Export Google Docs/Sheets/Slides into readable formats (e.g., plain text or CSV) and retrieve binary files with metadata when content can’t be displayed inline.
  • Permissions & Metadata Checks: Report owners, last-modified timestamps, sizes, locations (folder paths), and sharing/access context.

Quick Start

Ask: "Search my Drive for the latest 'Q1 Report' and open the Google Doc content for me."

Frequently Asked Questions about drive-reader

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I search my Google Drive files by name and retrieve their content?▼

Google Drive search retrieves files and folders by name, MIME type, or full-text content using the Drive API. It lists matching non-deleted items and exports Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides into readable formats like plain text or CSV.

Can I browse Google Drive folders and check file metadata like owners and sharing status?▼

Yes, browsing Google Drive folders returns file metadata including owners, last-modified timestamps, file sizes, folder paths, and sharing or access context using read-only API queries.

Do I need OAuth authentication to read documents from Google Drive?▼

Yes, reading Google Drive documents requires authenticated requests with Authorization headers using a read-only OAuth scope to access the Drive API and retrieve matching items.

What's the best way to export a Google Sheets document to CSV using the Drive API?▼

Exporting Google Sheets to CSV uses Drive API document export functions that convert Google Workspace files into readable plain text or CSV formats while returning metadata for binary files that cannot display inline.

How do I find a specific Google Doc using full-text search across my Drive?▼

Full-text searching across Google Drive locates documents by querying their internal content via the Drive API, filtering results to non-deleted items and returning matching file metadata and folder locations.

Why does my Google Drive search not return files from deleted folders?▼

Google Drive searches filter results to exclude trashed items, ensuring only non-deleted files and folders appear when querying by name, MIME type, parents, or full-text content.

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