gws-sheets-append
Append rows to a Google Sheet with simple or bulk input modes.
Works with
What it does
Supports single-row appends via comma-separated values or multi-row bulk inserts using JSON array format
Requires spreadsheet ID and optional values; defaults to appending to the first available row
Write operation that should be confirmed with the user before execution
Depends on gws binary and shared Google Workspace authentication from gws-shared
Installation Guide
How to use gws-sheets-append 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-sheets-append
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-sheets-append 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-sheets-append. Access via /gws-sheets-append 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.
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Documentation
sheets +append
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Append a row to a spreadsheet
Usage
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet <ID>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--spreadsheet |
✓ | — | Spreadsheet ID |
--values |
— | — | Comma-separated values (simple strings) |
--json-values |
— | — | JSON array of rows, e.g. '[["a","b"],["c","d"]]' |
--range |
— | A1 |
Target range in A1 notation (e.g. 'Sheet2!A1') to select a specific tab |
Examples
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet ID --values 'Alice,100,true'
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet ID --json-values '[["a","b"],["c","d"]]'
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet ID --range "Sheet2!A1" --values 'Alice,100'
Tips
- Use --values for simple single-row appends.
- Use --json-values for bulk multi-row inserts.
- Use --range to append to a specific sheet tab (default: A1, i.e. first sheet).
[!CAUTION] This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-sheets — All read and write spreadsheets commands
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