# Managing Google Drive

> Manage files in Google Drive using the Google Drive MCP server.

- Skill: `gitwalter/managing-google-drive` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 3 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add gitwalter/managing-google-drive`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/gitwalter/managing-google-drive/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: AI & ML
- Author: gitwalter (https://skillmd.com/u/gitwalter)
- Updated: 2026-09-10
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/gitwalter/managing-google-drive

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# Google Drive Skill

This skill provides access to Google Drive file management capabilities via the `gdrive` MCP server.

## When to Use
Use this skill when you need to manage files and folders on Google Drive, including searching, reading content, and uploading new data.

## Prerequisites
- Google Drive MCP server configured and authorized.
- Active Google account with Drive access.

## Capabilities
- List files and folders.
- Search for files.
- Read file content.
- Upload/Create files.

## Process
1. Determine the file or folder operation required.
2. Use `gdrive_search_files` or `gdrive_list_files` to find targets.
3. Perform the read/write operation using the appropriate tool.
4. Verify the operation's success via metadata or content check.

## Best Practices
- Use specific search queries (MIME types, names) to minimize data transfer.
- Always handle potential authentication errors gracefully.
- Validate file paths and permissions before attempting writes.

## Tools (MCP)
These tools are provided by the `gdrive` MCP server:
- `gdrive_list_files`
- `gdrive_search_files`
- `gdrive_read_file`
- `gdrive_upload_file`

## Usage Examples

### Listing Files
```python
# List files in root
results = await gdrive_list_files()
```

### Searching Files
```python
# Search for PDFs
results = await gdrive_search_files(query="mimeType = 'application/pdf'")
```