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recipe-watch-drive-changes

Subscribe to Google Drive file or folder change notifications via gws CLI.

312|38|Updated Mar 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#monitoring#workspace#notifications#google drive#file changes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/m13v/fazm --skill recipe-watch-drive-changes
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: recipe-watch-drive-changes
Source: https://github.com/m13v/fazm/tree/main/skills/recipe-watch-drive-changes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/m13v/fazm --skill recipe-watch-drive-changes

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of staying informed about modifications to important files or folders within Google Drive, ensuring you're always up-to-date without constant manual checking.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Real-time Notifications: Subscribe to specific Google Drive resources for updates.
  • Event Monitoring: Tracks file update events to trigger timely actions.
  • Use Case: Automatically trigger a data processing pipeline whenever a new financial report is uploaded to a shared Google Drive folder.

Quick Start

Subscribe to changes for the Google Drive folder with ID 'YOUR_DRIVE_ID' and send notifications to the Pub/Sub topic 'YOUR_TOPIC_NAME' in project 'YOUR_PROJECT_ID'.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-watch-drive-changes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I get real-time Google Drive file change notifications for automated workflows?▼

You can get real-time Google Drive file change notifications by subscribing to specific folder or file updates. This enables automated workflows to trigger timely actions without manual polling, ensuring immediate awareness of modifications.

How do I monitor a shared Google Drive folder to trigger a data processing pipeline?▼

To monitor a shared Google Drive folder, you subscribe to its resource updates using the folder ID. When a file is uploaded or modified, the workspace event triggers your downstream data processing pipeline automatically.

Do I need the gws CLI tool to subscribe to Google Drive workspace events?▼

Yes, you need the gws CLI tool and the gws-events skill to manage subscriptions. They handle the underlying configuration required to track event types like google.workspace.drive.file.v1.updated.

What is the best way to automate monitoring file modifications in Google Drive?▼

The best way to automate monitoring file modifications is by subscribing to change notifications on a target Drive resource. This pushes update events directly to your specified Pub/Sub topic for immediate processing.

Can I use this to track google.workspace.drive.file.v1.updated events for specific files?▼

Yes, you can track google.workspace.drive.file.v1.updated events. The skill subscribes to change notifications for specific Google Drive files or folders, sending alerts to your configured Pub/Sub topic.

How do I send Google Drive update alerts to a Pub/Sub topic in my project?▼

You send Google Drive update alerts to a Pub/Sub topic by configuring a subscription with your target Drive ID, topic name, and project ID. File modifications then automatically push notifications to that topic.

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