gws-docs-write▌
googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026
Append plain text to the end of a Google Docs document.
- ›Requires a document ID and text string; inserts content at the end of the document body
- ›Write operation that should be confirmed with the user before execution
- ›For rich text formatting, use the raw batchUpdate API instead
docs +write
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Append text to a document
Usage
gws docs +write --document <ID> --text <TEXT>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--document |
✓ | — | Document ID |
--text |
✓ | — | Text to append (plain text) |
Examples
gws docs +write --document DOC_ID --text 'Hello, world!'
Tips
- Text is inserted at the end of the document body.
- For rich formatting, use the raw batchUpdate API instead.
[!CAUTION] This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-docs — All read and write google docs commands
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★25 reviews- ★★★★★Benjamin Robinson· Dec 20, 2024
gws-docs-write has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Mia Menon· Dec 12, 2024
gws-docs-write fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Michael Singh· Nov 11, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-docs-write is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Henry Rao· Nov 3, 2024
I recommend gws-docs-write for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Kofi Mehta· Oct 22, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-docs-write is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Mehta· Oct 2, 2024
I recommend gws-docs-write for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Evelyn Singh· Sep 9, 2024
Useful defaults in gws-docs-write — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Yash Thakker· Sep 1, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-docs-write is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Henry Gill· Sep 1, 2024
Registry listing for gws-docs-write matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Aug 20, 2024
I recommend gws-docs-write for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
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