recipe-audit-external-sharing

Identify Google Drive files shared externally and list owners with permission details.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identifies Google Drive files that are shared outside the organization and surfaces risk exposure to data governance policies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Discover externally shared Drive files and view current sharing settings.
  • Review file owners and permissions to assess risk and determine remediation.
  • Revoke access or adjust sharing settings to enforce data-privacy policies in bulk or per-file basis.
  • Use Case: A security admin runs a nightly audit to ensure no sensitive documents are publicly accessible.

Quick Start

Run the audit to identify files with external sharing in Drive and review their permissions for possible revocation.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-audit-external-sharing

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find externally shared files in Google Drive?

To find externally shared files in Google Drive, run an audit that scans sharing permissions across teams and projects, surfacing files shared outside the organization along with their owners and permission details.

Can I revoke external sharing permissions for Google Drive files in bulk?

Yes, you can revoke external sharing permissions for Google Drive files in bulk or on a per-file basis, adjusting sharing settings to enforce data-privacy policies across all exposed documents.

What is a Google Drive external sharing audit for compliance?

A Google Drive external sharing audit is a governance process that identifies files shared outside the organization, lists their owners and permission details, and enables remediation to satisfy data-security and compliance requirements.

Does this audit show who owns the externally shared Drive files?

Yes, the audit shows file owners and current permission details for externally shared Drive files, allowing security admins to assess risk exposure and determine the appropriate remediation actions.

How do I prevent sensitive Google Drive documents from being publicly accessible?

To prevent sensitive Google Drive documents from being publicly accessible, run an audit to identify files with external sharing, review their exposure risk, and revoke access or adjust sharing settings to enforce governance policies.

Can I use this to enforce data governance policies across multiple Drive projects?

Yes, you can use this audit to enforce data governance policies across multiple teams and projects by listing all externally shared Drive files and applying permission adjustments to remediate exposure risk.