google-docs-automation
Interact with Google Docs - create documents, search by title, read content, and edit text. Use when user asks to: create a Google Doc, find a document, read doc content, add text to a doc, or replace text in a document. Lightweight alternative to full Google...
Best use case
google-docs-automation is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Interact with Google Docs - create documents, search by title, read content, and edit text. Use when user asks to: create a Google Doc, find a document, read doc content, add text to a doc, or replace text in a document. Lightweight alternative to full Google...
Teams using google-docs-automation 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-docs-automation/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How google-docs-automation Compares
| Feature / Agent | google-docs-automation | 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?
Interact with Google Docs - create documents, search by title, read content, and edit text. Use when user asks to: create a Google Doc, find a document, read doc content, add text to a doc, or replace text in a document. Lightweight alternative to full Google...
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 Docs Lightweight Google Docs integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required. > **⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account.** Personal Gmail accounts are not supported. ## First-Time Setup Authenticate with Google (opens browser): ```bash python scripts/auth.py login ``` Check authentication status: ```bash python scripts/auth.py status ``` Logout when needed: ```bash python scripts/auth.py logout ``` ## Commands All operations via `scripts/docs.py`. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in. ```bash # Create a new document python scripts/docs.py create "Meeting Notes" # Create a document with initial content python scripts/docs.py create "Project Plan" --content "# Overview\n\nThis is the project plan." # Find documents by title python scripts/docs.py find "meeting" --limit 10 # Get text content of a document python scripts/docs.py get-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms # Get text using a full URL python scripts/docs.py get-text "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms/edit" # Append text to end of document python scripts/docs.py append-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "New paragraph at the end." # Insert text at beginning of document python scripts/docs.py insert-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "Text at the beginning.\n\n" # Replace text in document python scripts/docs.py replace-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "old text" "new text" ``` ## Document ID Format Google Docs uses document IDs like `1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms`. You can: - Use the full URL (the ID will be extracted automatically) - Use just the document ID - Get document IDs from the `find` command results ## 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-docs-skill-oauth` Access tokens are automatically refreshed when expired using Google's cloud function.
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