Best use case
gws-docs is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Read and write Google Docs.
Teams using gws-docs 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/gws-docs/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gws-docs Compares
| Feature / Agent | gws-docs | 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?
Read and write Google Docs.
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
# docs (v1) > **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it. ```bash gws docs <resource> <method> [flags] ``` ## Helper Commands | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | [`+write`](../gws-docs-write/SKILL.md) | Append text to a document | ## API Resources ### documents - `batchUpdate` — Applies one or more updates to the document. Each request is validated before being applied. If any request is not valid, then the entire request will fail and nothing will be applied. Some requests have replies to give you some information about how they are applied. Other requests do not need to return information; these each return an empty reply. The order of replies matches that of the requests. - `create` — Creates a blank document using the title given in the request. Other fields in the request, including any provided content, are ignored. Returns the created document. - `get` — Gets the latest version of the specified document. ## Discovering Commands Before calling any API method, inspect it: ```bash # Browse resources and methods gws docs --help # Inspect a method's required params, types, and defaults gws schema docs.<resource>.<method> ``` Use `gws schema` output to build your `--params` and `--json` flags.
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