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recipe-email-drive-link

Locate a Google Drive file by name, grant reader access, and email the shareable link.

8|1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#workflow#email#gmail#drive#share-link
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli --skill recipe-email-drive-link-niclasmartinsson-sys
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-email-drive-link
Source: https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli/tree/main/skills/recipe-email-drive-link
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/niclasmartinsson-sys/google-workspace-cli --skill recipe-email-drive-link-niclasmartinsson-sys

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Share a Google Drive file and email the link with a message to recipients.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Locate a Drive file by name and generate a shareable link.
  • Grant reader access and construct an email containing the link for designated recipients.
  • Use Case: Collaborate with clients or teammates by quickly sending the file link via email.

Quick Start

Find the file by name, grant access, and email the link to recipients.

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 email a Google Drive file link automatically?▼

To email a Google Drive file link automatically, this Skill locates the file by name, grants reader access, and assembles an email with the shareable link for your specified recipients using the recipe framework.

What's the best way to share a Google Drive file and email the link to clients?▼

The best way to share a Google Drive file and email the link is using an automation workflow that finds the file by name, sets reader permissions, and sends the link via Gmail directly to designated recipients.

Do I need Gmail and Drive skills to automate sending Drive links via email?▼

Yes, you need the gws-drive and gws-gmail skills to execute this recipe, as the automation requires both platforms to locate the file, generate the link, and send the email.

How does granting reader access work when sharing a Drive file link by email?▼

Granting reader access works by setting view-only permissions on the located Google Drive file before constructing the email, ensuring recipients can open and read the shared link securely.

Can I locate a Google Drive file by name to send its shareable link through an automation workflow?▼

Yes, you can locate a Google Drive file by name within this automation workflow, which then generates a shareable link and prepares the email containing it for the specified recipients.

Are there limitations when automating Gmail emails with Google Drive share links?▼

Limitations include relying on the recipe framework for execution and requiring both gws-drive and gws-gmail skills, meaning the file must be precisely named and accessible to grant reader access successfully.

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