How do I install gws-drive-upload?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-drive-upload` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does gws-drive-upload support?

gws-drive-upload works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is gws-drive-upload free to use?

Yes. gws-drive-upload is free to install and use. It is available from the open explainx.ai skill registry published by googleworkspace.

Where can I read ratings and reviews for gws-drive-upload?

Community ratings and review text appear on this explainx.ai skill page below the description. Reviews use a 1–5 scale and may include short written feedback from signed-in members.

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gws-drive-upload▌

googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-drive-upload

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summary

Upload files to Google Drive with automatic MIME type detection and metadata.

›Accepts a local file path and uploads it to Google Drive, with optional parent folder targeting and custom filename override
›Automatically detects MIME type based on file extension; filename defaults to source filename unless specified with --name
›Requires Google Workspace authentication via the shared gws module; treat as a write command and confirm with users before execution

skill.md

drive +upload

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

Upload a file with automatic metadata

Usage

gws drive +upload <file>

Flags

Flag	Required	Default	Description
`<file>`	✓	—	Path to file to upload
`--parent`	—	—	Parent folder ID
`--name`	—	—	Target filename (defaults to source filename)

Examples

gws drive +upload ./report.pdf
gws drive +upload ./report.pdf --parent FOLDER_ID
gws drive +upload ./data.csv --name 'Sales Data.csv'

Tips

MIME type is detected automatically.
Filename is inferred from the local path unless --name is given.

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

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Ratings

4.4★★★★★57 reviews

★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 28, 2024
gws-drive-upload is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Luis Mensah· Dec 16, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-drive-upload is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Zara Taylor· Dec 12, 2024
Registry listing for gws-drive-upload matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
★★★★★William Anderson· Dec 12, 2024
gws-drive-upload has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
★★★★★Lucas Gonzalez· Dec 8, 2024
gws-drive-upload reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
★★★★★Tariq Srinivasan· Dec 8, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-drive-upload is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 4, 2024
I recommend gws-drive-upload for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
★★★★★Henry Srinivasan· Nov 27, 2024
gws-drive-upload is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
★★★★★Yash Thakker· Nov 19, 2024
Keeps context tight: gws-drive-upload is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
★★★★★Sophia Haddad· Nov 15, 2024
I recommend gws-drive-upload for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

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