# gws-sheets-append

Append a single row or several rows to Google Sheets through Google Workspace CLI. Use it when an agent needs to write data into a spreadsheet.

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- Author: davila7
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- Source: https://github.com/davila7/claude-code-templates/tree/HEAD/cli-tool/components/commands/google-workspace/gws-sheets-append.md
- Updated: 2026-10-24
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## What it does

The command builds a Google Sheets append operation and runs it with `gws`. Pass simple values with `--values` for one row, or provide a JSON array with `--json-values` to insert multiple rows. Claude Code must ask the user to confirm before making this write.

You need Google Workspace CLI (`gws`) installed and authentication configured; check it with `gws auth status`. The command checks available options and the method schema before execution. Shared authentication and security guidance lives in `../gws-shared/SKILL.md`. Without `gws` and a valid authentication setup, the spreadsheet write cannot run.

## Requirements
- Works with: Google Workspace

## Install

### Claude Code (native platform)

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

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

### Codex

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

### GitHub Copilot

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

### Gemini CLI

**Manually: put the files in place**
- File: `.gemini/commands/gws-sheets-append.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-sheets-append.md

## When to use it
- append one row to a Google Sheet
- insert multiple rows from a JSON array
- inspect method parameters before writing
- check Google Workspace CLI authentication

## Example prompts
- Use `/gws-sheets-append` to add `Alice,100,true` to spreadsheet `ID`.
- Use `/gws-sheets-append` to insert `[["a","b"],["c","d"]]` into spreadsheet `ID`.
- Check `gws` authentication, then append a row to spreadsheet `ID`.

## Source text · gws-sheets-append.md · MIT

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---
allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: "[resource] [method] [flags]"
description: "Google Sheets: Append a row to a spreadsheet."
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# Google Workspace Sheets Append

Execute Google Workspace Sheets Append operations: $ARGUMENTS

## Prerequisites

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

## Available Resources and Methods

# sheets +append

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

Append a row to a spreadsheet

## Usage

```bash
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet <ID>
```

## Flags

| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--spreadsheet` | ✓ | — | Spreadsheet ID |
| `--values` | — | — | Comma-separated values (simple strings) |
| `--json-values` | — | — | JSON array of rows, e.g. '[["a","b"],["c","d"]]' |

## Examples

```bash
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet ID --values 'Alice,100,true'
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet ID --json-values '[["a","b"],["c","d"]]'
```

## Tips

- Use --values for simple single-row appends.
- Use --json-values for bulk multi-row inserts.

> [!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-sheets](../gws-sheets/SKILL.md) — All read and write spreadsheets commands

## Usage

```bash
# List available resources and methods
gws sheets-append --help

# Inspect method schema before calling
gws schema sheets-append.<resource>.<method>

# Execute command with arguments
gws sheets-append $ARGUMENTS
```

## Task

Execute the requested Sheets Append operation: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Verify Prerequisites**
   - Check `gws` is installed: `gws --version`
   - Verify authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Review available commands: `gws sheets-append --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-sheets-append`
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