recipe-share-doc-and-notify

Share a Google Docs document with writer access and email the link.

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npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-share-doc-and-notify-googleworkspace
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Skill: recipe-share-doc-and-notify
Source: https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/tree/main/skills/recipe-share-doc-and-notify
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-share-doc-and-notify-googleworkspace

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of sharing a Google Docs document with specific collaborators and notifying them via email.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Find a specific Google Doc: Locates a document based on its name.
  • Grant edit access: Shares the document with users, assigning them 'writer' permissions.
  • Email notification: Sends an email to collaborators with a link to the shared document.
  • Use Case: A project manager needs to share a "Project Brief" document with a reviewer, granting them edit access and sending them an email notification with the document link.

Quick Start

Share the document named 'Project Brief' with [email protected] and notify them via email.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-share-doc-and-notify

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I share a Google Docs document and automatically email collaborators the link?

To share a Google Docs document and email collaborators the link, you can automate the workflow by finding the document by name and creating a permission with 'writer' role for a specified user. This sends an email notification containing the document link.

Can I grant edit access to a Google Doc and send an email notification at the same time?

Yes, you can grant edit access to a Google Doc and send an email notification simultaneously. The process creates a permission assigning the 'writer' role to the specified user and automatically sends them an email containing the document link.

How do I find a specific Google Docs file by name and share it for collaboration?

To find a specific Google Docs file by name and share it for collaboration, the system locates the document based on its title. It then shares the document with edit access and emails the collaborator the direct link to the file.

What is the best way to automate collaborative document workflows and ensure timely communication?

Automating collaborative document workflows and ensuring timely communication is best achieved by programmatically sharing a Google Docs document with edit access and sending an email notification containing the document link to collaborators.

Does this document management process grant 'writer' permissions or 'viewer' permissions?

This document management process grants 'writer' permissions. When sharing the Google Docs document, it creates a permission for a specified user with the 'writer' role, allowing them to edit the shared document.

How do I share a document named 'Project Brief' with a reviewer and notify them via email?

To share a document named 'Project Brief' with a reviewer and notify them via email, you specify the document name and the reviewer's email address. The system finds the document, assigns 'writer' permissions, and emails the collaborator the document link.