gws-workflow-file-announce

Announce a Drive file in a Chat space with its name and link.

8|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli --skill gws-workflow-file-announce-niclasmartinsson-sys
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Skill: gws-workflow-file-announce
Source: https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli/tree/main/skills/gws-workflow-file-announce
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli --skill gws-workflow-file-announce-niclasmartinsson-sys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Announce a Drive file in a Chat space to keep teams informed about new or updated documents.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Announce new or updated Drive files directly to a Chat space.
  • Automatically include the file name and a link in the announcement.
  • Works with the gws workflow +file-announce command and requires a file-id and a space.

Quick Start

Run gws workflow +file-announce --file-id <ID> --space <SPACE> to broadcast the Drive file announcement in the Chat space.

Frequently Asked Questions about gws-workflow-file-announce

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I announce a Google Drive file to a Chat space?

You can announce a Drive file to a Chat space by running the gws workflow command with a valid file ID and a space identifier. The workflow fetches the file name from Drive metadata and posts a link directly in the space.

Can I automatically notify a team channel about new or updated Drive files?

Yes, you can notify a team channel about new or updated Drive files using the gws file-announce workflow. It applies the Drive file ID and space identifier to broadcast the file name and link for immediate visibility and discussion.

What information do I need to broadcast a Drive file announcement in Google Chat?

To broadcast a Drive file announcement in Chat, you need the gws CLI installed, the specific Drive file ID, and the target Chat space identifier. The workflow uses these inputs to fetch metadata and post the announcement.

Does the Google Workspace announcement workflow automatically include the file name?

Yes, the announcement workflow automatically retrieves the file name using Drive metadata. It includes the file name and a direct link in the message posted to the specified Chat space.

What is the best way to keep teams informed about new documents in Google Chat spaces?

The best way to keep teams informed is using the gws file-announce workflow to post updates directly to Chat spaces. It requires minimal input—a file ID and space identifier—and automatically generates an announcement with the file name and link.

Do I need the gws CLI to post Drive file updates to a Chat space?

Yes, the gws CLI is required to execute the file-announce workflow. You run the gws workflow command with the file ID and space parameters to post the Drive file announcement to the Chat space.