google-drive
Google Drive API integration with managed OAuth. List, search, create, and manage files and folders. Use this skill when users want to interact with Google Drive files. For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway).
Best use case
google-drive is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Google Drive API integration with managed OAuth. List, search, create, and manage files and folders. Use this skill when users want to interact with Google Drive files. For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway).
Teams using google-drive should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/google-drive/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How google-drive Compares
| Feature / Agent | google-drive | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Google Drive API integration with managed OAuth. List, search, create, and manage files and folders. Use this skill when users want to interact with Google Drive files. For other third party apps, use the api-gateway skill (https://clawhub.ai/byungkyu/api-gateway).
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Google Drive
Access the Google Drive API with managed OAuth authentication. List, search, create, and manage files and folders.
## Quick Start
```bash
# List files
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://gateway.maton.ai/google-drive/drive/v3/files?pageSize=10')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
## Base URL
```
https://gateway.maton.ai/google-drive/{native-api-path}
```
Replace `{native-api-path}` with the actual Google Drive API endpoint path. The gateway proxies requests to `www.googleapis.com` and automatically injects your OAuth token.
## Authentication
All requests require the Maton API key in the Authorization header:
```
Authorization: Bearer $MATON_API_KEY
```
**Environment Variable:** Set your API key as `MATON_API_KEY`:
```bash
export MATON_API_KEY="YOUR_API_KEY"
```
### Getting Your API Key
1. Sign in or create an account at [maton.ai](https://maton.ai)
2. Go to [maton.ai/settings](https://maton.ai/settings)
3. Copy your API key
## Connection Management
Manage your Google OAuth connections at `https://ctrl.maton.ai`.
### List Connections
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://ctrl.maton.ai/connections?app=google-drive&status=ACTIVE')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
### Create Connection
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
data = json.dumps({'app': 'google-drive'}).encode()
req = urllib.request.Request('https://ctrl.maton.ai/connections', data=data, method='POST')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
req.add_header('Content-Type', 'application/json')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
### Get Connection
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://ctrl.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
**Response:**
```json
{
"connection": {
"connection_id": "21fd90f9-5935-43cd-b6c8-bde9d915ca80",
"status": "ACTIVE",
"creation_time": "2025-12-08T07:20:53.488460Z",
"last_updated_time": "2026-01-31T20:03:32.593153Z",
"url": "https://connect.maton.ai/?session_token=...",
"app": "google-drive",
"metadata": {}
}
}
```
Open the returned `url` in a browser to complete OAuth authorization.
### Delete Connection
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://ctrl.maton.ai/connections/{connection_id}', method='DELETE')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
### Specifying Connection
If you have multiple Google Drive connections, specify which one to use with the `Maton-Connection` header:
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://gateway.maton.ai/google-drive/drive/v3/files?pageSize=10')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
req.add_header('Maton-Connection', '21fd90f9-5935-43cd-b6c8-bde9d915ca80')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
If omitted, the gateway uses the default (oldest) active connection.
## API Reference
### List Files
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files?pageSize=10
```
With query:
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files?q=name%20contains%20'report'&pageSize=10
```
Only folders:
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files?q=mimeType='application/vnd.google-apps.folder'
```
Files in specific folder:
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files?q='FOLDER_ID'+in+parents
```
With fields:
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files?fields=files(id,name,mimeType,createdTime,modifiedTime,size)
```
### Get File Metadata
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}?fields=id,name,mimeType,size,createdTime
```
### Download File Content
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}?alt=media
```
### Export Google Docs
```bash
GET /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}/export?mimeType=application/pdf
```
### Create File (metadata only)
```bash
POST /google-drive/drive/v3/files
Content-Type: application/json
{
"name": "New Document",
"mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.document"
}
```
### Create Folder
```bash
POST /google-drive/drive/v3/files
Content-Type: application/json
{
"name": "New Folder",
"mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.folder"
}
```
### Update File Metadata
```bash
PATCH /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}
Content-Type: application/json
{
"name": "Renamed File"
}
```
### Move File to Folder
```bash
PATCH /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}?addParents=NEW_FOLDER_ID&removeParents=OLD_FOLDER_ID
```
### Delete File
```bash
DELETE /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}
```
### Copy File
```bash
POST /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}/copy
Content-Type: application/json
{
"name": "Copy of File"
}
```
### Share File
```bash
POST /google-drive/drive/v3/files/{fileId}/permissions
Content-Type: application/json
{
"role": "reader",
"type": "user",
"emailAddress": "user@example.com"
}
```
## Query Operators
Use in the `q` parameter:
- `name = 'exact name'`
- `name contains 'partial'`
- `mimeType = 'application/pdf'`
- `'folderId' in parents`
- `trashed = false`
- `modifiedTime > '2024-01-01T00:00:00'`
Combine with `and`:
```
name contains 'report' and mimeType = 'application/pdf'
```
## Common MIME Types
- `application/vnd.google-apps.document` - Google Docs
- `application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet` - Google Sheets
- `application/vnd.google-apps.presentation` - Google Slides
- `application/vnd.google-apps.folder` - Folder
- `application/pdf` - PDF
## Code Examples
### JavaScript
```javascript
const response = await fetch(
'https://gateway.maton.ai/google-drive/drive/v3/files?pageSize=10',
{
headers: {
'Authorization': `Bearer ${process.env.MATON_API_KEY}`
}
}
);
```
### Python
```python
import os
import requests
response = requests.get(
'https://gateway.maton.ai/google-drive/drive/v3/files',
headers={'Authorization': f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}'},
params={'pageSize': 10}
)
```
## Notes
- Use `fields` parameter to limit response data
- Pagination uses `pageToken` from previous response's `nextPageToken`
- Export is for Google Workspace files only
- IMPORTANT: When using curl commands, use `curl -g` when URLs contain brackets (`fields[]`, `sort[]`, `records[]`) to disable glob parsing
- IMPORTANT: When piping curl output to `jq` or other commands, environment variables like `$MATON_API_KEY` may not expand correctly in some shell environments. You may get "Invalid API key" errors when piping.
## Error Handling
| Status | Meaning |
|--------|---------|
| 400 | Missing Google Drive connection |
| 401 | Invalid or missing Maton API key |
| 429 | Rate limited (10 req/sec per account) |
| 4xx/5xx | Passthrough error from Google Drive API |
### Troubleshooting: Invalid API Key
**When you receive a "Invalid API key" error, ALWAYS follow these steps before concluding there is an issue:**
1. Check that the `MATON_API_KEY` environment variable is set:
```bash
echo $MATON_API_KEY
```
2. Verify the API key is valid by listing connections:
```bash
python <<'EOF'
import urllib.request, os, json
req = urllib.request.Request('https://ctrl.maton.ai/connections')
req.add_header('Authorization', f'Bearer {os.environ["MATON_API_KEY"]}')
print(json.dumps(json.load(urllib.request.urlopen(req)), indent=2))
EOF
```
## Resources
- [Drive API Overview](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3)
- [List Files](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/list)
- [Get File](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/get)
- [Create File](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/create)
- [Update File](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/update)
- [Delete File](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/delete)
- [Export File](https://developers.google.com/drive/api/reference/rest/v3/files/export)
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