recipe-share-doc-and-notify
Lets your agent share a document and notify those who can edit. It makes collaboration on projects easier.
What it does
This tool shares a Google Docs document with others, giving them permission to edit. It also emails them the link to the document.
When to use it
- ✓When you want friends to edit a recipe with you.
- ✓When collaborating on a work document with colleagues.
- ✓To share a text draft and ask for editing suggestions.
Example of what to ask your AI
“Share the 'BBQ Ideas' document with my friend John and email him the link.”
Want more? Open the sections below.
How to use
The easiest way: copy the message below and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or any AI. It reads the skill and follows the instructions.
Skill link
Ready-to-paste message
How it works
First, the tool finds the document you want. Then, it grants editing permission to the people you specify. Finally, it sends an email with the link so everyone can access it.
Installation
Easiest way: copy the skill link and paste it into Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor asking it to follow the instructions.
In the terminal (Claude Code, Codex, Cursor), in your project folder:
npx skills add googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-share-doc-and-notifyOr download just the file:
curl -L https://raw.githubusercontent.com/googleworkspace/cli/main/skills/recipe-share-doc-and-notify/SKILL.md -o SKILL.mdTechnical content (original SKILL.md)
Original text by the author, straight from GitHub.
Share a Google Doc and Notify Collaborators
PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe:
gws-drive,gws-docs,gws-gmail
Share a Google Docs document with edit access and email collaborators the link.
Steps
- Find the doc:
gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name contains '\''Project Brief'\'' and mimeType = '\''application/vnd.google-apps.document'\''"}' - Share with editor access:
gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "DOC_ID"}' --json '{"role": "writer", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "reviewer@company.com"}' - Email the link:
gws gmail +send --to reviewer@company.com --subject 'Please review: Project Brief' --body 'I have shared the project brief with you: https://docs.google.com/document/d/DOC_ID'
FAQ
Do I need Google Docs installed?
No, you just need a Google account, and the document must be saved in your Google Drive.
Can I give permission to only view the document?
This specific tool grants edit permission. For viewing only, a different command would be needed.
What happens if the person doesn't have a Google email?
The tool sends an email to the provided address. If the address is valid, the person will receive the link, regardless of their email provider.
Details
Original description by the author
Share a Google Docs document with edit access and email collaborators the link.
repo: googleworkspace/cli
Popularity
- GitHub stars
- 32k
- Ranking position
- #6340
- License
- Apache-2.0
- Updated
- 10/6/2026
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