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Recipe Create Doc From Template

Google WorkspaceOfficialPublished by Google Workspace

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  • Workflow
  • Automation and integrations
  • Apache-2.0
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Copy a Google Docs template, fill in content, and share with collaborators.
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This workflow automates the repetitive process of generating new documents from existing Google Docs templates. By leveraging integrated drive and document management tools, it streamlines the creation of standardized project briefs or reports, ensures consistent formatting, and handles initial collaborator access permissions in a single sequence.

What it does

  • Copies an existing Google Docs template to a new file
  • Extracts the unique identifier for the newly created document
  • Populates the new document with specific text content
  • Configures sharing permissions for team members

When to use it

  • When you need to generate standardized documents like project briefs or meeting notes frequently
  • When you want to ensure consistent document structure across a team
  • When you need to automate the onboarding of new documents into a shared workspace

Advantages

  • Reduces manual effort in document setup
  • Ensures consistency by using templates
  • Automates the sharing process to maintain team visibility

Usage examples

“Create a new project brief from my Q2 template and share it with the team.”
The agent copies the specified template, populates it with the project details, and grants writer access to the designated team email address.

Install

  1. Download the skill as a ZIP:

    https://autogineer.com/agent-skills/googleworkspace/recipe-create-doc-from-template/download

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

    mkdir -p .agents/skills && unzip recipe-create-doc-from-template.zip -d .agents/skills

Documentation by Google Workspace

Create a Google Doc from a Template

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

Copy a Google Docs template, fill in content, and share with collaborators.

Steps

  1. Copy the template: gws drive files copy --params '{"fileId": "TEMPLATE_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"name": "Project Brief - Q2 Launch"}'

  2. Get the new doc ID from the response

  3. Add content: `gws docs +write --document-id NEW_DOC_ID --text '## Project: Q2 Launch

Objective

Launch the new feature by end of Q2.'4. Share with team:gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "NEW_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"role": "writer", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "[email protected]"}'`

Files

SKILL.md

Create a Google Doc from a Template

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

Copy a Google Docs template, fill in content, and share with collaborators.

Steps

  1. Copy the template: gws drive files copy --params '{"fileId": "TEMPLATE_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"name": "Project Brief - Q2 Launch"}'

  2. Get the new doc ID from the response

  3. Add content: `gws docs +write --document-id NEW_DOC_ID --text '## Project: Q2 Launch

Objective

Launch the new feature by end of Q2.'4. Share with team:gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "NEW_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"role": "writer", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "[email protected]"}'`

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-create-doc-from-template · commit cd3697e
Licence
Apache License 2.0 (redistribution allowed)
  • LICENSE (added by AutoGineer from LICENSE)
  • ATTRIBUTION.md (written by AutoGineer)
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