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gdrive-download

Download .docx transcripts from Google Drive via OAuth and convert them to .txt.

79|33|Updated Jul 2, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#oauth#download#docx#transcripts#google-drive#txt
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/thiagofinch/mega-brain --skill gdrive-download
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gdrive-download
Source: https://github.com/thiagofinch/mega-brain/tree/main/.claude/skills/gdrive-transcription-downloader
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/thiagofinch/mega-brain --skill gdrive-download

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires python-docx, google-api-python-client, and includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This skill automates the download of .docx transcripts from Google Drive via OAuth and converts them to .txt for ingestion into Mega Brain, simplifying transcription management.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • OAuth-powered download: securely authenticates with Google Drive to fetch transcripts.
  • Format conversion: converts .docx transcripts to plain text (.txt) for consistent processing.
  • Automated routing: saves converted transcripts to the Mega Brain INBOX for downstream workflows.
  • Use Case: researchers or teams who collect course transcripts or meeting notes from Drive and need them in a standardized text format for analysis and archival.

Quick Start

Authenticate with Google Drive and run the download workflow to begin saving transcripts as .txt files in your INBOX.

Frequently Asked Questions about gdrive-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate downloading .docx transcripts from Google Drive?▼

You can automate downloading .docx transcripts from Google Drive by using an OAuth-powered script that authenticates your account, fetches the files, and converts them to .txt for consistent processing and archival.

How do I convert Google Drive .docx files to plain text automatically?▼

To convert Google Drive .docx files to plain text, an automated workflow fetches the transcripts via OAuth and saves them as .txt files in a standardized storage directory for downstream analysis.

Do I need OAuth to download transcripts from Google Drive for analysis?▼

Yes, OAuth authentication is required to securely connect and fetch transcripts from Google Drive. This ensures your credentials are used safely when downloading and converting files.

Can I use python-docx to convert meeting notes from Drive to standardized text?▼

Yes, python-docx is used alongside the Google API client to convert meeting notes and course transcripts from .docx format into standardized .txt files for ingestion into analysis platforms.

What is the best way to store converted text transcripts for downstream workflows?▼

The best way to store converted text transcripts is routing them directly into a standardized INBOX directory after conversion, ensuring they are ready for downstream analysis and archival workflows.

Why does my Google Drive download workflow need format conversion?▼

Format conversion from .docx to .txt is needed to standardize diverse transcript files into a consistent plain text format, making them easier to process and ingest into analysis systems.

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