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Recipe Bulk Download Folder

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

  • Skill
  • Workflow
  • Automation and integrations
  • Apache-2.0
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List and download all files from a Google Drive folder.
— the description by Google Workspace

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This skill provides a structured procedure for bulk-downloading content from Google Drive. It leverages existing drive integration capabilities to identify files within a designated folder and perform the necessary download or export operations, including converting Google Docs to PDF format.

What it does

  • Lists all files contained within a specified Google Drive folder ID.
  • Downloads standard files from Drive to a local destination.
  • Exports Google Docs as PDF files automatically.
  • Automates the retrieval process for multiple files in a single operation.

When to use it

  • When you need to back up or archive the contents of a specific Google Drive folder.
  • When migrating files from Google Drive to a local system or another storage environment.
  • When you need to convert multiple Google Docs to PDF format in bulk.

Advantages

  • Reduces manual effort by automating file-by-file downloads.
  • Handles both standard file downloads and format-specific exports.
  • Provides a repeatable process for folder-based file management.

Usage examples

“Download all files from my project folder with ID 12345.”
The agent lists all files in the specified folder and proceeds to download each one, converting any Google Docs found into PDF format.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/recipe-bulk-download-folder/download

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

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip recipe-bulk-download-folder.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

Bulk Download Drive Folder

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

List and download all files from a Google Drive folder.

Steps

  1. List files in folder: gws drive files list --params '{"q": "'\''FOLDER_ID'\'' in parents"}' --format json

  2. Download each file: gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "alt": "media"}' -o filename.ext

  3. Export Google Docs as PDF: gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "mimeType": "application/pdf"}' -o document.pdf

Files

SKILL.md

Bulk Download Drive Folder

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

List and download all files from a Google Drive folder.

Steps

  1. List files in folder: gws drive files list --params '{"q": "'\''FOLDER_ID'\'' in parents"}' --format json

  2. Download each file: gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "alt": "media"}' -o filename.ext

  3. Export Google Docs as PDF: gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "mimeType": "application/pdf"}' -o document.pdf

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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Attribution and licence

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