google-drive

Retrieve and read Google Drive files via the Drive API.

1|Updated May 12, 2018

Search Tags:#oauth #slides #docs #sheets #google-drive #drive-api #content-reading

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles --skill google-drive-tbroadley

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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: google-drive
Source: https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles/tree/main/claude/skills/google-drive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/tbroadley/dotfiles --skill google-drive-tbroadley

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill enables fast discovery and reading of Google Drive files, including Docs and Sheets, without leaving your AI-assisted workflow, and supports quick content extraction and summarization.

Core Features & Use Cases

Drive API access with OAuth authentication to query files across Drive and Shared Drives.
Content reading across Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides, with metadata retrieval and export options.
Use Case: Quickly locate a budget spreadsheet in Drive and extract key figures for a report.

Quick Start

Example: Ask the AI to locate the most recently modified Google Doc titled 'Q1 Budget' and display its main text content.

Frequently Asked Questions about google-drive

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I search for and read Google Drive files within an AI-assisted workflow?▼

You can search for and read Google Drive files by using the Drive API to query files across Drive and Shared Drives. This enables fast discovery and content extraction from Docs, Sheets, and Slides without leaving your workflow.

What is needed to set up Google Drive API access for reading documents?▼

Google Drive API access requires Google OAuth with a persistent refresh token. You must complete authorization steps like google-oauth-setup to grant the API access needed to retrieve and read your Drive files.

Can I extract content from Google Sheets and Slides for reporting workflows?▼

Yes, you can extract content from Google Sheets and Slides. The Skill supports content reading across Docs, Sheets, and Slides, including metadata retrieval and export options to support research and reporting workflows.

Does this approach support searching across Shared Drives or just personal Drive files?▼

Searching across Shared Drives is supported. The Drive API access with OAuth authentication allows you to query files across both personal Google Drive and Shared Drives for discovery and content retrieval.

Why do I need a persistent refresh token for Google OAuth when accessing Drive?▼

A persistent refresh token is needed for Google OAuth to maintain authorized API access over time. It ensures continuous authentication so you can retrieve and read Google Drive files without requiring repeated manual authorization.