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gws-chat

Manages Google Workspace Chat spaces and messages via CLI.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#chat#messages#google-chat#spaces#gws
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npx skills add https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio --skill gws-chat-cellarwood
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Skill: gws-chat
Source: https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio/tree/main/skills/gws-chat
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio --skill gws-chat-cellarwood

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Provides a CLI-driven interface to manage Google Workspace Chat resources so teams and automation scripts can create, inspect, modify, and administer spaces and messages without manual browser workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Space management: create, list, get, patch, delete, setup, and complete imports for spaces to automate onboarding and archiving.
  • Message and media operations: send and manage messages, upload and download media attachments, and integrate message workflows into automation pipelines.
  • Administration & discovery: search and find direct messages, manage memberships, and administer custom emojis for organization-wide chat governance.
  • Use Case: Automate creating project spaces with predefined members, post initial setup messages with media attachments, and periodically audit space memberships via scheduled scripts.

Quick Start

Run the gws chat list command to list your available spaces and inspect methods for creating, sending, and managing messages.

Frequently Asked Questions about gws-chat

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Google Chat space creation and message sending from a CLI?▼

You can automate Google Chat space creation and message sending by using a CLI-driven interface to create spaces, add members, and post messages without manual browser workflows. This allows scripts to automate project onboarding and messaging.

Can I manage Google Workspace Chat memberships and custom emojis through automation scripts?▼

Yes, you can manage Google Workspace Chat memberships and administer custom emojis through automation scripts. The CLI interface supports membership management and emoji administration for organization-wide chat governance.

What do I need to set up before automating Google Chat spaces with a CLI?▼

You need the gws CLI binary installed and Google Workspace authentication configured before automating Google Chat spaces. These prerequisites enable your scripts to interact with and manage chat resources securely.

Is there a way to upload and download media attachments in Google Chat messages via CLI?▼

Yes, you can upload and download media attachments in Google Chat messages via CLI. This feature allows you to integrate media workflows into automation pipelines and manage message attachments directly from scripts.

How does CLI-based Google Chat management compare to using the browser interface?▼

CLI-based Google Chat management replaces manual browser workflows by allowing teams and automation scripts to create, inspect, modify, and administer spaces and messages programmatically, which is faster for batch operations and scheduled audits.

Can I search for direct messages and complete space imports in Google Chat from the command line?▼

Yes, you can search for direct messages and complete space imports from the command line. The CLI exposes methods for searching direct messages and managing space import processes for archiving and onboarding.

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