# Recipe Backup Sheet As CSV

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

- Skill: `nota-america/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add nota-america/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/nota-america/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv/raw
- Safety review: pending
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Data & Analytics
- Author: nota-america (https://skillmd.com/u/nota-america)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/nota-america/recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv

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# 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`