Gws Chat Send
- 25.5k installs
- 30k repo stars
- Updated July 22, 2026
- googleworkspace/cli
gws-chat-send is a Google Workspace CLI agent skill that runs gws chat +send to deliver plain-text notifications and status updates into Google Chat spaces from scripts or agents.
About
gws-chat-send is a Google Workspace CLI skill for posting messages to Google Chat spaces. The gws chat +send command requires --space and --text flags for plain-text delivery. Developers reach for gws-chat-send when CI jobs, agents, or shell scripts need to push deployment status, alerts, or bot notifications into a Chat space without building a custom Chat API client.
- Send formatted messages to any Google Chat space using a simple CLI
- Requires only --space and --text flags
- Integrates with gws shared authentication and global flags
Gws Chat Send by the numbers
- 25,488 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +845 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #50 of 3,301 Productivity & Planning skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: LOW risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
gws-chat-send capabilities & compatibility
- Use cases
What gws-chat-send says it does
gws chat +send --space <NAME> --text <TEXT>
Use 'gws chat spaces list' to find space names.
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| Installs | 25.5k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 30k |
| Security audit | 3 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 22, 2026 |
| Repository | googleworkspace/cli ↗ |
How do you send messages to Google Chat from CLI?
Send plain-text notifications and status updates directly into Google Chat spaces from scripts or agents.
Who is it for?
Developers scripting Google Chat notifications from CI, agents, or shell workflows using the gws CLI.
Skip if: Rich card layouts, threaded Gmail workflows, or teams not using Google Chat spaces.
When should I use this skill?
User asks to send a Google Chat message, notify a Chat space, or run gws chat +send from a script.
What you get
Plain-text message delivered to a specified Google Chat space via gws chat +send
- Chat space message
- CLI notification command
By the numbers
- Ships with googleworkspace/cli metadata version 0.22.5
- Exposes gws chat +send with --space and --text required flags
Files
chat +send
PREREQUISITE: Read../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Send a message to a space
Usage
gws chat +send --space <NAME> --text <TEXT>Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--space | ✓ | — | Space name (e.g. spaces/AAAA...) |
--text | ✓ | — | Message text (plain text) |
Examples
gws chat +send --space spaces/AAAAxxxx --text 'Hello team!'Tips
- Use 'gws chat spaces list' to find space names.
- For cards or threaded replies, use the raw API instead.
[!CAUTION]
This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-chat — All manage chat spaces and messages commands
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Pick gws-chat-send for quick plain-text space posts; use persona-project-manager when Chat is one channel in full project coordination.
FAQ
What flags does gws-chat-send require?
gws-chat-send runs gws chat +send with required --space (Chat space name like spaces/AAAA...) and --text (plain message body). See gws chat +send --help for full flag documentation.
What auth does gws-chat-send need?
gws-chat-send requires the gws CLI binary and gws-shared/SKILL.md for authentication and security rules per metadata version 0.22.5. Run gws generate-skills if the shared skill file is missing.
Is Gws Chat Send safe to install?
skills.sh reports 3 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.