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CONTROL YOUR GOOGLE WORKSPACE WITH CLAUDE

Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, all controlled by AI. Free, open source, made by Google. Here's how to set it up in 5 minutes.

  • Step-by-step install and authentication walkthrough
  • 100+ agent skills, 10 role-based personas, 40+ multi-step recipes
  • How to connect it to Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or any AI agent
  • Real automation examples you can use on day one

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An 8-page guide to Google's Workspace CLI. 100+ agent skills, 10 personas, 40+ recipes, and step-by-step setup for AI-powered Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Calendar automation.

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What's inside

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What You'll Learn

Step-by-step install and authentication walkthrough 100+ agent skills, 10 personas, and 40+ ready-made recipes How to connect it to Claude Code, Gemini CLI, or any AI agent

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What Is Google Workspace CLI?

Google Workspace CLI (gws) is a free, open-source command-line tool that gives AI agents direct access to your entire Google Workspace: Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Calendar, Chat, Forms, Meet, Tasks, Slides, Contacts, and more.

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Install In 5 Minutes

You need Node.js 18+.

The rest of the guide

  1. Connect To Claude CodeRun: This starts an MCP server that Claude connects to automatically.
  2. Core Service Skills And Helpers18 core skills give your AI agent direct access to every Google Workspace service.
  3. 10 Personas And 40+ RecipesPersonas are role-based skill bundles.
  4. Real Use Cases And Advanced FeaturesMorning standup in 10 seconds.
  5. Quick Command ReferenceThe commands you'll use most: Start here: 1) Run gws auth setup and gws auth login.
  6. Go DeeperPrintable PDF version of this guide: Want the whole system installed live, with Cooper on the call?

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Cooper Simson

Founder of Actionable AI. 30,000+ operators read the newsletter.

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