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recipe-save-email-attachments

Search Gmail messages with attachments and upload them to Google Drive.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This recipe automates the extraction of email attachments from Gmail and stores them in Google Drive, eliminating manual download and upload tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automates discovery of emails with attachments and saves them to a Drive folder.
  • Supports multi-step extraction: search messages, fetch attachments, and upload to Drive for organized archiving.
  • Use Case: Automatically back up client-file attachments from Gmail to a project folder in Drive.

Quick Start

Run the recipe to locate emails with attachments and save them to a Google Drive folder.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-save-email-attachments

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automatically save Gmail attachments to Google Drive?▼

This recipe automates Gmail attachment extraction by searching messages, fetching attachments, and uploading them to a Google Drive folder, eliminating manual download and upload tasks.

Can I back up client-file attachments from Gmail to a project folder in Drive automatically?▼

Yes, this recipe supports backing up client-file attachments from Gmail to a project folder in Drive by automating the discovery of emails with attachments and saving them to Drive.

Do I need specific Gmail and Drive skills to automate attachment capture?▼

Yes, this recipe requires the gws-gmail and gws-drive skills to coordinate searching Gmail messages, fetching attachments, and uploading them to Google Drive.

Does this Gmail to Drive attachment recipe work across multiple Gmail accounts or teams?▼

Yes, this recipe is applicable to workflows that automate attachment capture and archival across Gmail accounts, teams, or projects by coordinating Gmail searches and Drive uploads.

What is the best way to archive email attachments from Gmail without manual downloads?▼

Using an automation recipe that searches Gmail for messages with attachments and uploads them directly to Google Drive is the best way to archive email attachments without manual downloads.

How does the recipe find and extract Gmail attachments for Drive storage?▼

The recipe uses a multi-step extraction process: it searches Gmail messages, fetches attachments from those messages, and uploads them to a Google Drive folder for organized archiving.

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