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gdrive-download

Download Google Drive files and folders using rclone with gdown fallback.

1|Updated Apr 23, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#download#data-pipeline#rclone#gdrive#gdown#shared-folder
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/KangOxford/auto-quant-research --skill gdrive-download-kangoxford
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: gdrive-download
Source: https://github.com/KangOxford/auto-quant-research/tree/main/execution-layer/skills/gdrive-download
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/KangOxford/auto-quant-research --skill gdrive-download-kangoxford

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Downloads files and folders from Google Drive efficiently, handling shared folders, large file counts, and rate limits.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Prefer rclone for reliability and speed, with gdown as a fallback for small tasks.
  • Supports shared-with-me folders, folder and file downloads by name, and verification steps to ensure data integrity.
  • Use case: you need to fetch a collaborator's project data from Drive and integrate it into your local pipeline.

Quick Start

Run the tool to download a Google Drive folder to your local destination using rclone.

Frequently Asked Questions about gdrive-download

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I download a shared Google Drive folder to my local machine?▼

To download shared Google Drive folders, configure an rclone remote named gdrive and use the --drive-shared-with-me flag to fetch collaborator content directly to your local destination. The tool prefers rclone for reliability and uses gdown as a fallback.

What is the best way to handle Google Drive rate limits during large folder downloads?▼

Handling Google Drive rate limits during large folder downloads is managed by prioritizing rclone for robust transfers. It automatically falls back to gdown for smaller tasks or when rclone encounters issues, ensuring reliable data pipeline integration.

Do I need to configure rclone before downloading files from Google Drive?▼

Yes, you need to configure an rclone remote named gdrive before downloading files from Google Drive. This setup allows the tool to access your account, apply shared-with-me flags, and verify data integrity during the transfer.

Does gdown work for downloading shared-with-me folders on Google Drive?▼

gdown works for downloading shared-with-me folders as a fallback when rclone fails or for small tasks. The tool uses rclone first for large folder downloads and rate-limited transfers, switching to gdown automatically to ensure data retrieval.

Why does my Google Drive data pipeline fail when fetching large numbers of files?▼

Your Google Drive data pipeline may fail fetching large file counts due to rate limits or transfer interruptions. This tool addresses these constraints by preferring rclone for reliable downloads and verifying data integrity to ensure complete folder retrieval.

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