How to use
- Copy the installation command and review the source package before installing it in your own agent environment.
- Check the source document for required tools, credentials and supported hosts.
- Describe your input and desired deliverable; review the output against the source material.
npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill gws-workflow-file-announceBefore you start
- Installation does not include a model subscription, API allowance or permission to access your files.
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workflow +file-announce
PREREQUISITE: Read../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Announce a Drive file in a Chat space
Usage
gws workflow +file-announce --file-id <ID> --space <SPACE>Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--file-id | ✓ | — | Drive file ID to announce |
--space | ✓ | — | Chat space name (e.g. spaces/SPACE_ID) |
--message | — | — | Custom announcement message |
--format | — | — | Output format: json (default), table, yaml, csv |
Examples
gws workflow +file-announce --file-id FILE_ID --space spaces/ABC123
gws workflow +file-announce --file-id FILE_ID --space spaces/ABC123 --message 'Check this out!'Tips
- This is a write command — sends a Chat message.
- Use
gws drive +uploadfirst to upload the file, then announce it here. - Fetches the file name from Drive to build the announcement.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-workflow — All cross-service productivity workflows commands

