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recipe-transfer-file-ownership

Transfer Google Drive file ownership between users with the gws CLI.

1|Updated Feb 3, 2026
Search Tags:#collaboration#administration#transfer#google drive#file ownership#gws
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/run6270/skill --skill recipe-transfer-file-ownership-run6270
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-transfer-file-ownership
Source: https://github.com/run6270/skill/tree/main/recipe-transfer-file-ownership
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/run6270/skill --skill recipe-transfer-file-ownership-run6270

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires gws.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of transferring ownership of Google Drive files from one user to another, streamlining administrative tasks and user transitions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Ownership Transfer: Securely reassign ownership of specified Google Drive files.
  • User Management: Facilitates account offboarding or internal role changes by reassigning file ownership.
  • Use Case: When an employee leaves the company, this Skill can transfer all their owned Google Drive documents to a designated manager or a shared drive.

Quick Start

Transfer ownership of the file with ID 'FILE_ID' to '[email protected]'.

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 to another user in Google Workspace?▼

To transfer Google Drive file ownership, this Skill reassigns file permissions from one user to another, ensuring continuous access during employee offboarding or team restructuring within Google Workspace.

Can I use this to transfer Google Drive files during employee offboarding?▼

Yes, this Skill facilitates account offboarding by securely transferring all owned Google Drive documents from a departing employee to a designated manager or a shared drive.

Do I need the gws CLI tool to transfer file ownership in Google Workspace?▼

Yes, transferring Google Drive file ownership requires the `gws` CLI tool and the `gws-drive` skill for execution to manage permissions and reassign file ownership.

What is the best way to reassign Google Drive file permissions for team restructuring?▼

The best way to reassign Google Drive file permissions during team restructuring is using this Skill to automate ownership transfer between users while maintaining access continuity.

Does transferring Google Drive ownership with this Skill maintain access continuity for existing collaborators?▼

Yes, transferring Google Drive ownership with this Skill manages permissions and ensures continuity of access, preventing disruption to collaborative project management within Google Workspace.

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