Recipe Find Large Files
List the top Google Drive files by quota usage so you can archive or delete storage hogs.
Overview
recipe-find-large-files is an agent skill for the Operate phase that lists the largest Google Drive files by storage quota via the gws CLI.
Install
npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-find-large-filesWhat is this skill?
- Two-step recipe: list top 20 files by `quotaBytesUsed desc`, then review for archive/delete
- Uses `gws drive files list` with table formatting and explicit fields (id, name, size, mimeType, owners)
- Requires loading `gws-drive` skill per recipe metadata
- OpenClaw recipe domain: productivity with gws binary dependency
- 2-step recipe
- Lists top 20 Drive files sorted by quotaBytesUsed descending
Adoption & trust: 15.6k installs on skills.sh; 26.9k GitHub stars; 3/3 security scanners passed (skills.sh audits).
What problem does it solve?
You do not know which Drive files are consuming quota and need a sorted, actionable list fast.
Who is it for?
Indie operators auditing personal or small-team Drive quota without opening the admin console blindly.
Skip if: Pushing Apps Script code or editing file contents—use gws-script-push and Drive file update commands instead.
When should I use this skill?
User needs to identify large Google Drive files consuming storage quota using gws.
What do I get? / Deliverables
You get a top-20 table of the heaviest files with IDs and owners so you can archive or move them deliberately.
- Table of up to 20 largest Drive files with id, name, size, mimeType, owners
Recommended Skills
Journey fit
How it compares
A read-only recipe atop gws-drive, not a standalone storage MCP product.
Common Questions / FAQ
Who is recipe-find-large-files for?
Solo builders and tiny teams on Google Workspace who use gws agents and need quick visibility into Drive quota hogs.
When should I use recipe-find-large-files?
During Operate infra housekeeping when storage is full, costs rise, or you are prepping archival cleanup.
Is recipe-find-large-files safe to install?
It is read-oriented listing, but still uses your Google credentials—review the Security Audits panel on this Prism page and scope OAuth appropriately.
Workflow Chain
Requires first: gws drive
SKILL.md
READMESKILL.md - Recipe Find Large Files
# Find Largest Files in Drive > **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-drive` Identify large Google Drive files consuming storage quota. ## Steps 1. List files sorted by size: `gws drive files list --params '{"orderBy": "quotaBytesUsed desc", "pageSize": 20, "fields": "files(id,name,size,mimeType,owners)"}' --format table` 2. Review the output and identify files to archive or move