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gws-chat-send▌

googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-chat-send
summary

Send plain-text messages to Google Chat spaces.

  • ›Requires space name (e.g. spaces/AAAA... ) and message text as command arguments
  • ›Supports only plain text messages; use the raw API for cards or threaded replies
  • ›Write operation that should be confirmed with the user before execution
  • ›Depends on gws-shared for authentication and global flags
skill.md

chat +send

PREREQUISITE: Read ../gws-shared/SKILL.md for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run gws generate-skills to create it.

Send a message to a space

Usage

gws chat +send --space <NAME> --text <TEXT>

Flags

Flag Required Default Description
--space ✓ — Space name (e.g. spaces/AAAA...)
--text ✓ — Message text (plain text)

Examples

gws chat +send --space spaces/AAAAxxxx --text 'Hello team!'

Tips

  • Use 'gws chat spaces list' to find space names.
  • For cards or threaded replies, use the raw API instead.

[!CAUTION] This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.

See Also

  • gws-shared — Global flags and auth
  • gws-chat — All manage chat spaces and messages commands