recipe-watch-drive-changes

Name: recipe-watch-drive-changes
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Author: wuyyyyyou

Subscribe to Google Drive change notifications for files and folders.

Updated Apr 13, 2026

Search Tags:#automation #notifications #drive #subscription #google-workspace #pubsub #event

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Skill: recipe-watch-drive-changes
Source: https://github.com/wuyyyyyou/cli/tree/main/skills/recipe-watch-drive-changes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wuyyyyyou/cli --skill recipe-watch-drive-changes-wuyyyyyou

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Subscribes to Google Drive change notifications for files and folders to automate monitoring.

Core Features & Use Cases

Real-time drive change subscriptions for files and folders.
Integrates with gws-events to manage subscriptions and trigger downstream workflows.
Use Case: Monitor a shared drive for edits to critical documents and trigger downstream automation.

Quick Start

Create a Drive change subscription for a specific DRIVE_ID and event type, then configure the Pub/Sub endpoint.

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 subscribe to Google Drive change notifications for files and folders?▼

To subscribe to Google Drive change notifications, you create a subscription for a specific Drive ID and event type, then configure the Pub/Sub endpoint to receive the real-time update payloads.

Can I trigger downstream workflows when edits or deletions happen in a shared drive?▼

Yes, you can monitor a shared drive for edits, moves, and deletions to critical documents and trigger downstream automation workflows by integrating with gws-events.

Do I need gws and gws-events to automate real-time Drive monitoring?▼

Yes, this recipe requires both gws and gws-events to manage subscriptions and handle the notificationEndpoint payloads for your downstream workflows and analytics.

What is the best way to monitor critical documents in Google Workspace for real-time edits?▼

The best way to monitor critical documents is setting up real-time Drive change subscriptions that deliver event payloads directly to a Pub/Sub notification endpoint.

What event types can I track when automating Google Drive monitoring?▼

You can track edits, moves, and deletions by specifying the desired eventTypes when creating your subscription to capture real-time updates on monitored files and folders.