google-drive-automation▌
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Lightweight Google Drive integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required. Full read/write access.
Google Drive
Lightweight Google Drive integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required. Full read/write access.
Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.
When to Use
- You need to search, list, upload, download, move, or organize Google Drive files and folders.
- The task requires direct Drive read/write automation through local scripts in a Workspace account.
- You want file-level Drive operations without introducing an MCP server dependency.
First-Time Setup
Authenticate with Google (opens browser):
python scripts/auth.py login
Check authentication status:
python scripts/auth.py status
Logout when needed:
python scripts/auth.py logout
Read Commands
All operations via scripts/drive.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.
# Search for files (full-text search)
python scripts/drive.py search "quarterly report"
# Search by title only
python scripts/drive.py search "title:budget"
# Search using Google Drive URL (extracts ID automatically)
python scripts/drive.py search "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ABC123..."
# Search files shared with you
python scripts/drive.py search --shared-with-me
# Search with pagination
python scripts/drive.py search "report" --limit 5 --page-token "..."
# Find a folder by exact name
python scripts/drive.py find-folder "Project Documents"
# List files in root Drive
python scripts/drive.py list
# List files in a specific folder
python scripts/drive.py list 1ABC123xyz --limit 20
# Download a file
python scripts/drive.py download 1ABC123xyz ./downloads/report.pdf
Write Commands
# Upload a file to Drive root
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf
# Upload to a specific folder
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf --folder 1ABC123xyz
# Upload with a custom name
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf --name "Q4 Report.pdf"
# Create a new folder
python scripts/drive.py create-folder "Project Documents"
# Create a folder inside another folder
python scripts/drive.py create-folder "Attachments" --parent 1ABC123xyz
# Move a file to a different folder
python scripts/drive.py move FILE_ID DESTINATION_FOLDER_ID
# Copy a file
python scripts/drive.py copy FILE_ID
python scripts/drive.py copy FILE_ID --name "Report Copy" --folder 1ABC123xyz
# Rename a file or folder
python scripts/drive.py rename FILE_ID "New Name.pdf"
# Move a file to trash
python scripts/drive.py trash FILE_ID
Search Query Formats
The search command supports multiple query formats:
| Format | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Full-text | "quarterly report" |
Searches file contents and names |
| Title | "title:budget" |
Searches file names only |
| URL | https://drive.google.com/... |
Extracts and uses file/folder ID |
| Folder ID | 1ABC123... |
Lists folder contents (25+ char IDs) |
| Native query | mimeType='application/pdf' |
Pass-through Drive query syntax |
File ID Format
Google Drive uses long IDs like 1ABC123xyz_-abc123. Get IDs from:
searchresultsfind-folderresultslistresults- Google Drive URLs
Download Limitations
- Regular files (PDFs, images, etc.) download directly
- Google Docs/Sheets/Slides cannot be downloaded via this tool
- For Google Workspace files, use export or dedicated tools
Token Management
Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:
- macOS: Keychain
- Windows: Windows Credential Locker
- Linux: Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring, KDE Wallet, etc.)
Service name: google-drive-skill-oauth
Automatically refreshes expired tokens using Google's cloud function.
How to use google-drive-automation on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add google-drive-automation
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches google-drive-automation from GitHub repository sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate google-drive-automation. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /google-drive-automation) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
List & Monetize Your Skill
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★39 reviews- ★★★★★Ava Tandon· Dec 28, 2024
google-drive-automation fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 24, 2024
We added google-drive-automation from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Hassan Smith· Dec 24, 2024
google-drive-automation is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Liam Perez· Dec 4, 2024
Useful defaults in google-drive-automation — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Farah· Nov 19, 2024
I recommend google-drive-automation for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 15, 2024
google-drive-automation reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Layla Bhatia· Nov 15, 2024
Keeps context tight: google-drive-automation is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Abebe· Oct 10, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: google-drive-automation is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 6, 2024
google-drive-automation is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Yusuf Bhatia· Oct 6, 2024
We added google-drive-automation from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
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