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$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill google-drive-automation
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Lightweight Google Drive integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required. Full read/write access.

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Google Drive

Lightweight Google Drive integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required. Full read/write access.

Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.

When to Use

  • You need to search, list, upload, download, move, or organize Google Drive files and folders.
  • The task requires direct Drive read/write automation through local scripts in a Workspace account.
  • You want file-level Drive operations without introducing an MCP server dependency.

First-Time Setup

Authenticate with Google (opens browser):

python scripts/auth.py login

Check authentication status:

python scripts/auth.py status

Logout when needed:

python scripts/auth.py logout

Read Commands

All operations via scripts/drive.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.

# Search for files (full-text search)
python scripts/drive.py search "quarterly report"

# Search by title only
python scripts/drive.py search "title:budget"

# Search using Google Drive URL (extracts ID automatically)
python scripts/drive.py search "https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ABC123..."

# Search files shared with you
python scripts/drive.py search --shared-with-me

# Search with pagination
python scripts/drive.py search "report" --limit 5 --page-token "..."

# Find a folder by exact name
python scripts/drive.py find-folder "Project Documents"

# List files in root Drive
python scripts/drive.py list

# List files in a specific folder
python scripts/drive.py list 1ABC123xyz --limit 20

# Download a file
python scripts/drive.py download 1ABC123xyz ./downloads/report.pdf

Write Commands

# Upload a file to Drive root
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf

# Upload to a specific folder
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf --folder 1ABC123xyz

# Upload with a custom name
python scripts/drive.py upload ~/Documents/report.pdf --name "Q4 Report.pdf"

# Create a new folder
python scripts/drive.py create-folder "Project Documents"

# Create a folder inside another folder
python scripts/drive.py create-folder "Attachments" --parent 1ABC123xyz

# Move a file to a different folder
python scripts/drive.py move FILE_ID DESTINATION_FOLDER_ID

# Copy a file
python scripts/drive.py copy FILE_ID
python scripts/drive.py copy FILE_ID --name "Report Copy" --folder 1ABC123xyz

# Rename a file or folder
python scripts/drive.py rename FILE_ID "New Name.pdf"

# Move a file to trash
python scripts/drive.py trash FILE_ID

Search Query Formats

The search command supports multiple query formats:

Format Example Description
Full-text "quarterly report" Searches file contents and names
Title "title:budget" Searches file names only
URL https://drive.google.com/... Extracts and uses file/folder ID
Folder ID 1ABC123... Lists folder contents (25+ char IDs)
Native query mimeType='application/pdf' Pass-through Drive query syntax

File ID Format

Google Drive uses long IDs like 1ABC123xyz_-abc123. Get IDs from:

  • search results
  • find-folder results
  • list results
  • Google Drive URLs

Download Limitations

  • Regular files (PDFs, images, etc.) download directly
  • Google Docs/Sheets/Slides cannot be downloaded via this tool
  • For Google Workspace files, use export or dedicated tools

Token Management

Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:

  • macOS: Keychain
  • Windows: Windows Credential Locker
  • Linux: Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring, KDE Wallet, etc.)

Service name: google-drive-skill-oauth

Automatically refreshes expired tokens using Google's cloud function.

how to use google-drive-automation

How to use google-drive-automation 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 development machine
  • ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with node --version)
  • ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add google-drive-automation
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Execute installation command

Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:

$npx skills add https://github.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills --skill google-drive-automation

The skills CLI fetches google-drive-automation from GitHub repository sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills and configures it for Cursor.

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Select Cursor when prompted

The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:

◆ Which agents do you want to install to?
│
│ ── Universal (.agents/skills) ── always included ────
│ • Amp
│ • Antigravity
│ • Cline
│ • Codex
│ ●Cursor(selected)
│ • Cursor
│ • Windsurf
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Verify installation

Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:

.cursor/skills/google-drive-automation

Reload or restart Cursor to activate google-drive-automation. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /google-drive-automation) or your agent's skill management interface.

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Security & Verification 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 development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.

Additional Resources

›View source code on GitHub›Skills CLI documentation›Learn more about Cursor›What are agent skills?

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Use Cases▌

Task Automation & Efficiency

Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort

Example

Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications

✓

Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks

Knowledge Enhancement

Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance

Example

Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources

✓

Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x

Quality Improvement

Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements

Example

Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors

✓

Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort

Implementation Guide▌

Prerequisites

  • ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
  • ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
  • ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs

Time Estimate

15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity

Installation Steps

  1. 1.Install skill using provided installation command
  2. 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
  3. 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
  4. 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
  5. 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable

Common Pitfalls

  • ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
  • ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
  • ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
  • ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation

Best Practices▌

✓ Do

  • +Start with clear, specific prompts
  • +Provide relevant context and constraints
  • +Review and refine all outputs before using
  • +Iterate to improve output quality
  • +Document successful prompt patterns

✗ Don't

  • −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
  • −Don't skip validation of outputs
  • −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
  • −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment

💡 Pro Tips

  • ★Be specific about desired format and style
  • ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
  • ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
  • ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise

When to Use This▌

✓ Use When

Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.

✗ Avoid When

Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.

Learning Path▌

  1. 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
  2. 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
  3. 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
  4. 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation

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Ratings

4.6★★★★★39 reviews
  • ★★★★★Ava Tandon· Dec 28, 2024

    google-drive-automation fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.

  • ★★★★★Dhruvi Jain· Dec 24, 2024

    We added google-drive-automation from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

  • ★★★★★Hassan Smith· Dec 24, 2024

    google-drive-automation is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Liam Perez· Dec 4, 2024

    Useful defaults in google-drive-automation — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.

  • ★★★★★Evelyn Farah· Nov 19, 2024

    I recommend google-drive-automation for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.

  • ★★★★★Oshnikdeep· Nov 15, 2024

    google-drive-automation reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.

  • ★★★★★Layla Bhatia· Nov 15, 2024

    Keeps context tight: google-drive-automation is the kind of skill you can hand to a new teammate without a long onboarding doc.

  • ★★★★★Evelyn Abebe· Oct 10, 2024

    Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: google-drive-automation is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.

  • ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Oct 6, 2024

    google-drive-automation is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.

  • ★★★★★Yusuf Bhatia· Oct 6, 2024

    We added google-drive-automation from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.

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