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recipe-transfer-file-ownership

Transfer Google Drive file ownership between users in batch.

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Transfers ownership of Google Drive files from one user to another.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bulk ownership transfer for multiple files or entire folders to a new owner.
  • Safety checks and prompts before irreversible changes; audit-ready logs.

Quick Start

Execute the recipe to transfer ownership for selected files after loading the gws-drive skill.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-transfer-file-ownership

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I transfer Google Drive file ownership from one user to another?▼

To transfer Google Drive file ownership, you use a recipe that reassigns files between users via Google Drive APIs, covering both single-file and batch transfers within a Google Workspace environment.

Can I bulk transfer ownership for multiple files or entire folders in Google Drive?▼

Yes, bulk ownership transfer supports multiple files or entire folders to a new owner, executing batch reassignments through Google Drive APIs while maintaining audit-ready logs.

Does transferring Google Drive ownership require a specific prerequisite or environment?▼

Transferring Google Drive ownership requires the gws-drive skill as a prerequisite and operates within a Google Workspace environment to successfully reassign file permissions.

What safeguards exist when transferring ownership of Google Drive files?▼

Google Drive ownership transfers include safety checks and prompts before irreversible changes, ensuring admin workflows and migrations execute securely with audit-ready logs.

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