recipe-find-large-files

Identify and surface large Google Drive files consuming storage quota.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Identify and surface large Google Drive files that consume storage quota.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Identify space-heavy files to review for cleanup.
  • List and sort by size to prioritize deletions or archiving.
  • Use in personal or shared drives to reclaim quota and optimize storage.

Quick Start

Run the recipe to list the largest Drive files and review candidates for deletion or archiving.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-find-large-files

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I find large files in Google Drive to free up storage quota?

You can find large Google Drive files by listing all files and sorting them by quotaBytesUsed, which surfaces the space-heavy items consuming your storage quota so you can delete or archive them.

Can I identify large files in shared drives to optimize storage?

Yes, you can identify large files in shared drives to optimize storage. The recipe applies to both personal and shared Google Drive environments, surfacing space-heavy files by sorting on quotaBytesUsed.

Do I need the gws-drive skill to list and sort Drive files by size?

Yes, you need the gws-drive skill as a prerequisite. It provides the foundational listing and deletion commands required to identify space-heavy files and perform the actual storage cleanup.

What is the best way to reclaim Google Drive quota when storage is full?

The best way to reclaim Google Drive quota is to list files, sort by quotaBytesUsed to surface the largest candidates, and then decide whether to delete or archive those space-heavy items individually.

How does sorting by quotaBytesUsed help with Drive storage optimization?

Sorting by quotaBytesUsed helps with Drive storage optimization by ranking files from largest to smallest based on actual space consumed, highlighting the space-heavy files that yield the most quota reclamation when deleted or archived.