Gws Docs
- 46.1k installs
- 30k repo stars
- Updated July 22, 2026
- googleworkspace/cli
gws-docs is a CLI skill providing zero-boilerplate access to Google Docs APIs with structured JSON output.
About
gws-docs is a CLI skill that provides programmatic access to Google Docs without writing REST calls. It returns structured JSON output suitable for AI agents. The skill includes 40+ helper agents for document creation, editing, and manipulation workflows.
- CLI for Google Docs with zero boilerplate and structured JSON output
- 40+ agent skills for document operations and automation
- Dynamic API surface from Google Discovery Service
Gws Docs by the numbers
- 46,139 all-time installs (skills.sh)
- +1,534 installs in the week ending Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion tracking)
- Ranked #20 of 690 Office & Documents skills by installs in the Skillselion catalog
- Security screen: MEDIUM risk (skills.sh audit)
- Data as of Jul 28, 2026 (Skillselion catalog sync)
gws-docs capabilities & compatibility
- Works with
- google drive
- Use cases
- api development
- Pricing
- Free
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| Installs | 46.1k |
|---|---|
| repo stars | ★ 30k |
| Security audit | 2 / 3 scanners passed |
| Last updated | July 22, 2026 |
| Repository | googleworkspace/cli ↗ |
How do you update Google Docs from the command line?
Access Google Docs programmatically via CLI with structured output for agent automation
Who is it for?
Developers building agents that need programmatic Docs access
Skip if: Manual document editing, UI-based workflows
When should I use this skill?
User asks to read, create, update, or append text in Google Docs via gws CLI or terminal automation.
What you get
Created or updated Google Docs, appended document text, and batchUpdate API changes applied from gws CLI.
- updated google docs
- appended document text via batchupdate
By the numbers
- gws-docs skill version 0.22.5
- Exposes documents.batchUpdate and +write helper commands via gws CLI
Files
docs (v1)
PREREQUISITE: Read../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
gws docs <resource> <method> [flags]Helper Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|---|
| `+write` | 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:
# 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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Gws Docs has 2 known copies in the catalog totaling 7 installs. They canonicalize to this original listing.
- jetbrains - 6 installs
- aiskillstore - 1 installs
FAQ
What CLI commands does gws-docs use?
gws-docs uses `gws docs <resource> <method>` including documents.batchUpdate for edits and the +write helper to append text, with `gws docs --help` for full flag reference.
What prerequisites does gws-docs require?
gws-docs requires the gws binary installed, gws-shared auth configuration, and skill version 0.22.5; run `gws generate-skills` if the shared skill file is missing.
Is Gws Docs safe to install?
skills.sh reports 2 of 3 security scanners passed. Review the Security Audits panel on this page before installing in production.