gws-drive-upload
Upload files to Google Drive with automatic MIME type detection and metadata.
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What it does
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
Installation Guide
How to use gws-drive-upload 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 machine
- ›Node.js 16+ with npm — verify with
node --version - ›Active project directory where you want to add
gws-drive-upload
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-drive-upload from googleworkspace/cli and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate gws-drive-upload. Access via /gws-drive-upload in your agent's command palette.
Security 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 environment. Always review source, verify the publisher, and test in isolation before production.
Documentation
drive +upload
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto 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.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-drive — All manage files, folders, and shared drives commands
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