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 loginCheck authentication status:
python scripts/auth.py statusLogout when needed:
python scripts/auth.py logoutRead 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.pdfWrite 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_IDSearch 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:
searchresultsfind-folderresultslistresults- 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.
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.
