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Recipe Backup Sheet As CSV

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

  • Skill
  • Workflow
  • Automation and integrations
  • Apache-2.0
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Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.
— the description by Google Workspace

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This skill provides a structured method for exporting Google Sheets data into CSV format. By leveraging existing Google Workspace integration tools, it allows users to either export entire files via Google Drive or read specific sheet ranges directly into a CSV-formatted output, facilitating easier backups and data portability.

What it does

  • Retrieves metadata and details for a specified Google Sheet.
  • Exports a complete Google Sheet file as a CSV document.
  • Reads specific ranges from a spreadsheet and outputs them in CSV format.

When to use it

  • When you need to create a local backup of your Google Sheets data.
  • When you need to export spreadsheet data for use in other applications or data processing pipelines.
  • When you want to extract specific ranges of data from a sheet in a machine-readable format.

Advantages

  • Automates the conversion of cloud-based spreadsheets into portable CSV files.
  • Supports both full-file exports and targeted range extraction.
  • Integrates directly with Google Workspace services for seamless data handling.

Usage examples

“Export the spreadsheet with ID 12345 as a CSV file.”
The agent uses the Google Drive export function to convert the specified spreadsheet into a CSV file.
“Read Sheet1 from spreadsheet 12345 and output as CSV.”
The agent retrieves the data from the specified range and returns it formatted as a CSV string.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv/download

  2. Unzip it into the cross-client skills folder of your project:

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

Export a Google Sheet as CSV

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-sheets, gws-drive

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

Steps

  1. Get spreadsheet details: gws sheets spreadsheets get --params '{"spreadsheetId": "SHEET_ID"}'

  2. Export as CSV: gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "SHEET_ID", "mimeType": "text/csv"}'

  3. Or read values directly: gws sheets +read --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --format csv

Files

Requirements and compatibility

Works with: Claude Code, Claude apps, OpenAI Codex, GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Gemini CLI, Kiro, OpenCode, Goose, Amp, Roo Code, JetBrains Junie, Factory Droid, Devin (ex-Windsurf), Mistral Vibe, OpenHands, Letta

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Security

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Attribution and licence

Published by
Google Workspace
Publisher
Google Workspace (Official)
Source
googleworkspace/cli · skills/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv · commit cd3697e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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