Read cell values from a Google Sheet by spreadsheet ID and range.
Works with
Requires spreadsheet ID and range specification (e.g., Sheet1!A1:D10 or entire sheet name)
Read-only operation; never modifies the spreadsheet
Supports both specific ranges and full sheet reads
Depends on gws-shared for authentication and global configuration
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Read values from a spreadsheet
gws sheets +read --spreadsheet <ID> --range <RANGE>
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--spreadsheet |
✓ | — | Spreadsheet ID |
--range |
✓ | — | Range to read (e.g. 'Sheet1!A1:B2') |
gws sheets +read --spreadsheet ID --range "Sheet1!A1:D10"
gws sheets +read --spreadsheet ID --range Sheet1
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Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
node --versiongws-sheets-readExecute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-sheets-read from googleworkspace/cli and configures it for Cursor.
The CLI shows a list of agents. Use arrow keys and space to select Cursor:
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Restart Cursor to activate gws-sheets-read. Access via /gws-sheets-read in your agent's command palette.
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gws-sheets-read is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
Keeps context tight: gws-sheets-read is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.
We added gws-sheets-read from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
Registry listing for gws-sheets-read matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
gws-sheets-read fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
gws-sheets-read reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
Useful defaults in gws-sheets-read — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
We added gws-sheets-read from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
gws-sheets-read has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
I recommend gws-sheets-read for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
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