What problem does it solve?
Google Workspace administration and common tasks are scattered across multiple web UIs. The gws CLI consolidates access to Gmail, Docs, Drive, and Sheets into a single, scriptable interface, reducing manual effort and context switching.
Core Features & Use Cases
- Gmail: manage messages and threads via command groups like gws gmail.
- Calendar: list, create, and update events from the command line.
- Drive: search, create, and manage files and comments from scripts.
- Docs/Sheets: read and manipulate documents and spreadsheets programmatically to automate reporting and data pipelines.
- Use Case: automate daily status reports by aggregating data from Gmail, Calendar, and Drive into a formatted summary.
Quick Start
Install the gws CLI and run gws --help to explore available commands.