gws-drive

Automate Google Drive file, folder, and shared drive operations via the gws CLI.

8|3|Updated Feb 8, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #cli #permissions #governance #google-drive #drive-api #gws

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npx skills add https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude --skill gws-drive-haberlah

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Skill: gws-drive
Source: https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude/tree/main/skills/gws-drive
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/haberlah/dotfiles-claude --skill gws-drive-haberlah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Google Drive administration is tedious and error-prone when managing files, folders, and shared drives across teams; this skill provides a programmable way to perform common Drive operations and governance at scale.

Core Features & Use Cases

Create, list, update, delete files and folders across Drive and Shared Drives.
Manage permissions and sharing settings for multiple users and groups.
Audit drive metadata and perform bulk operations to enforce governance.

Quick Start

Use a gws drive command to list files in a drive.

Frequently Asked Questions about gws-drive

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

FAQPage Schema

How do I automate Google Drive file operations across shared drives?▼

You can automate Google Drive file operations by orchestrating create, list, update, and delete actions for files and folders across personal and shared drives through the gws CLI.

Can I manage Google Drive permissions and sharing settings in bulk?▼

Yes, you can manage permissions and sharing settings for multiple users and groups at scale, enabling consistent governance across team environments using the gws CLI.

What is the best way to audit Google Drive metadata for governance?▼

Auditing Google Drive metadata for governance involves using CLI commands to list resources and monitor changes across shared drives, enforcing bulk operations when necessary.

Does this approach require any special authentication for Google Drive API automation?▼

Yes, Google Drive API automation requires compliance with shared authentication, global flags, and security rules defined in the gws-shared SKILL.md before executing any drive operations.

Why does managing Google Drive folders at scale become error-prone without automation?▼

Managing Google Drive folders at scale becomes error-prone due to the tedious nature of manual administration across multiple teams, which programmatic CLI orchestration effectively resolves.