# gws-drive-upload

Uploads local files to Google Drive using the gws CLI with automatic MIME detection.

- command · `type=command` · Claude Code · 69 installs
- Author: davila7
- License: MIT · policy=mirror · the beginning of the file is at the end of this page
- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/google-workspace/gws-drive-upload.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
- HTML: https://affpapa.org/en/nevibecode/commands/gws-drive-upload

## What it does

This command directs Claude Code on executing file uploads to Google Drive via the `gws` command-line tool. The workflow starts by checking prerequisites: testing `gws --version` and verifying credentials with `gws auth status`. If method parameters require validation, it inspects schemas with `gws schema` before sending data.

The core upload action runs `gws drive +upload <file>`. It detects the MIME type automatically and retains the original filename unless overridden with `--name`. Target directories are specified through the `--parent` flag alongside the folder ID.

Because this is a write operation, the instructions require Claude Code to confirm the action with the user before executing. Without a configured and authenticated `gws` CLI installation, uploads will fail.

## Requirements
- Works with: Google Workspace, Google Drive

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

1. **claude-code-templates**
```bash
npx claude-code-templates@latest --command google-workspace/gws-drive-upload
```

2. **Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.claude/commands/gws-drive-upload.md` — Call it with /gws-drive-upload. For all projects use ~/.claude/commands/

### Codex

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `~/.codex/prompts/gws-drive-upload.md` — Call it with /prompts:gws-drive-upload. Codex marks this format deprecated in favour of skills

### GitHub Copilot

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.github/prompts/gws-drive-upload.prompt.md`

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/gws-drive-upload.toml` — Gemini stores commands as TOML: the prompt text goes into the prompt field

Where a file is given instead of a command, copy the files from the source to that path: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/google-workspace/gws-drive-upload.md

## When to use it
- Upload local documents and archives to Google Drive from the terminal
- Target specific Google Drive folders using a parent folder ID
- Rename files during upload without modifying the local source

## Example prompts
- Upload `./report.pdf` to Google Drive inside folder `FOLDER_ID`
- Send `./data.csv` to Google Drive with target name `Sales Data.csv`
- Verify `gws auth status` and upload `./archive.tar.gz` to Drive

## Source text · gws-drive-upload.md · MIT

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
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# Google Workspace Drive Upload

Execute Google Workspace Drive Upload operations: $ARGUMENTS

## Prerequisites

- Google Workspace CLI (`gws`) must be installed
- Authentication configured: Run `gws auth status` to verify
- Review `gws drive-upload --help` for all available commands

## Available Resources and Methods

# drive +upload

> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.

Upload a file with automatic metadata

## Usage

```bash
gws drive +upload <file>
```

## Flags

| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `<file>` | ✓ | — | Path to file to upload |
| `--parent` | — | — | Parent folder ID |
| `--name` | — | — | Target filename (defaults to source filename) |

## Examples

```bash
gws drive +upload ./report.pdf
gws drive +upload ./report.pdf --parent FOLDER_ID
gws drive +upload ./data.csv --name 'Sales Data.csv'
```

## Tips

- MIME type is detected automatically.
- Filename is inferred from the local path unless --name is given.

> [!CAUTION]
> This is a **write** command — confirm with the user before executing.

## See Also

- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-drive](../gws-drive/SKILL.md) — All manage files, folders, and shared drives commands

## Usage

```bash
# List available resources and methods
gws drive-upload --help

# Inspect method schema before calling
gws schema drive-upload.<resource>.<method>

# Execute command with arguments
gws drive-upload $ARGUMENTS
```

## Task

Execute the requested Drive Upload operation: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Verify Prerequisites**
   - Check `gws` is installed: `gws --version`
   - Verify authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Review available commands: `gws drive-upload --help`

2. **Inspect Method Schema**
   - Before calling any method, inspect its parameters
   - Use `gws schema` to understand required fields
   - Review parameter types and constraints

3. **Execute Operation**
   - Build command with appropriate flags
   - Use `--params` for query/path parameters
   - Use `--json` for request body
   - Handle pagination with `--max-results` or `--page-token`

4. **Error Handling**
   - Check command output for errors
   - Review API quotas and rate limits
   - Handle authentication issues
   - Retry transient failures

---

**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `gws-drive-upload`
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