gws-workflow
Cross-service productivity workflows connecting Google Workspace apps via CLI commands.
Works with
What it does
Includes five pre-built helper workflows: standup reports, meeting prep, email-to-task conversion, weekly digests, and file announcements
Requires gws binary and authentication setup from the shared gws-shared skill documentation
Discover available resources and methods with gws workflow --help and inspect method signatures using gws schema workflow.<resource>.<method>
Pass parameters
Installation Guide
How to use gws-workflow 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-workflow
Run the install command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
Fetches gws-workflow 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-workflow. Access via /gws-workflow 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
workflow (v1)
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
gws workflow <resource> <method> [flags]
Helper Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
+standup-report |
Today's meetings + open tasks as a standup summary |
+meeting-prep |
Prepare for your next meeting: agenda, attendees, and linked docs |
+email-to-task |
Convert a Gmail message into a Google Tasks entry |
+weekly-digest |
Weekly summary: this week's meetings + unread email count |
+file-announce |
Announce a Drive file in a Chat space |
Discovering Commands
Before calling any API method, inspect it:
# Browse resources and methods
gws workflow --help
# Inspect a method's required params, types, and defaults
gws schema workflow.<resource>.<method>
Use gws schema output to build your --params and --json flags.
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Use Cases
User Story & Requirements Generation
Create detailed user stories, acceptance criteria, and feature specs
Example
Generate user stories for 'password reset feature' with acceptance criteria, edge cases, and test scenarios
Reduce spec writing time by 50%, ensure comprehensive coverage
Competitive Analysis
Research competitors, compare features, identify gaps
Example
Analyze 5 competitor products, create feature comparison matrix, suggest differentiation opportunities
Complete competitive research in 2 hours instead of 2 days
Roadmap Prioritization
Evaluate features using frameworks (RICE, ICE, Kano) and create prioritized backlogs
Example
Score 20 feature ideas using RICE framework, generate prioritized roadmap with rationale