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recipe-email-drive-link

Locate a Google Drive file, grant reader access, and email its link.

Updated Apr 6, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#permissions#email#gmail#google-drive#gws#file-sharing
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio --skill recipe-email-drive-link-cellarwood
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-email-drive-link
Source: https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio/tree/main/skills/recipe-email-drive-link
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/cellarwood/figurio --skill recipe-email-drive-link-cellarwood

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reduces the manual steps of locating a Google Drive file, adjusting sharing permissions, and composing an email with the file link so teams can quickly deliver documents to clients or collaborators without repetitive UI navigation.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Locate files by name using Drive queries to find the target document.
  • Grant reader access to specific email addresses by creating Drive permissions.
  • Compose and send email containing the Drive link using Gmail for direct distribution.
  • Use Case: Send a quarterly report to an external client by finding the report, granting access, and emailing the download/view link.

Quick Start

Share the 'Quarterly Report' Drive file with [email protected] and email them the file link with a short message.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-email-drive-link

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate sharing a Google Drive file and emailing the link to a client?▼

You can automate sharing a Google Drive file and emailing the link by using this Skill to locate the file by name, grant reader permissions to specified email addresses, and send a Gmail message containing the file URL.

Can I grant Google Drive reader access and send a Gmail notification in one step?▼

Yes, you can grant Google Drive reader access and send a Gmail notification in one automated step by specifying the target file name and recipient email addresses to create permissions and deliver the link.

What is the best way to send a Drive file link to an external collaborator without manual UI navigation?▼

The best way to send a Drive file link to an external collaborator without manual UI navigation is automating the workflow to query the file, adjust Drive sharing permissions, and compose the Gmail distribution message.

Do I need Google Workspace integrations to automate file sharing and email link delivery?▼

Yes, you need Google Workspace integrations to automate file sharing and email link delivery, specifically requiring the ability to call gws-drive and gws-gmail commands to list files, create permissions, and send messages.

How does locating a Drive file by name work for automated email link distribution?▼

Locating a Drive file by name for automated email link distribution works by using Drive queries to find the target document, creating reader permissions for the specified recipients, and sending the URL via Gmail.

What are the limitations when granting reader permissions to multiple email addresses via Gmail and Drive automation?▼

Limitations include relying on Google Workspace Drive and Gmail integrations to execute gws-drive and gws-gmail commands, which restricts the automation to granting reader permissions and sending basic file URL messages for client delivery.

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