Google Drive Manager
Search for files by name or content, read and download documents, create new files, copy existing ones, and inspect file metadata and permissions across Google Drive and shared drives. Use it when you need to locate files, read their contents, create new documents, or audit your Drive structure.
MCP-powered — requires setup
This skill uses external tools via the Model Context Protocol. You'll need to configure the following MCPs before installing.
Required MCPs
Search, read, create, copy, and inspect files and metadata across Google Drive
View config snippet
{
"mcpServers": {
"google-drive": {
"url": "https://drivemcp.googleapis.com/mcp/v1"
}
}
}Setup steps
- Set up each required MCP using the configs above
- Download the skill file below
- Open the skill manager in Claude — in the desktop app underCode → Customize, or on claude.ai underCustomize → Skills
- Click Create a new skill (use + on claude.ai) and upload the downloaded file
- Start a new session — your MCPs and skill will both be active
- Use a trigger phrase to activate
The MCP setup steps above are written for Claude. If your platform also supports MCP, configure the same servers using its own MCP settings. The skill file works either way.
- Download the skill file below
- Place it at
.cursor/skills/gws-drive/SKILL.md(rename the downloaded file toSKILL.md). The shared.agents/skills/gws-drive/SKILL.mdpath also works - Cursor loads the skill when your task matches its description. Say a trigger phrase to activate it
The MCP setup steps above are written for Claude. If your platform also supports MCP, configure the same servers using its own MCP settings. The skill file works either way.
- Download the skill file below
- In ChatGPT, create a Project and attach the file (or paste its contents into the project instructions). For a reusable setup, build a Custom GPT via Explore GPTs → Create and add the file there
- Start a chat in that Project or GPT, then say a trigger phrase to activate it
The MCP setup steps above are written for Claude. If your platform also supports MCP, configure the same servers using its own MCP settings. The skill file works either way.
- Download the skill file below
- Place it at
.github/skills/gws-drive/SKILL.mdin your repository (rename the downloaded file toSKILL.md) - Copilot loads the skill when it is relevant to your task. Say a trigger phrase to activate it
The MCP setup steps above are written for Claude. If your platform also supports MCP, configure the same servers using its own MCP settings. The skill file works either way.
- Download the skill file below
- Place it at
.agents/skills/gws-drive/SKILL.mdin your repository (rename the downloaded file toSKILL.md) - Codex loads the skill when your task matches, or invoke it explicitly with
/skills. Say a trigger phrase to activate it
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What Claude does with this skill
The following is the exact SKILL.md content Claude reads when this skill is active. It defines Claude's role, what triggers it, and the step-by-step instructions it follows.
Google Drive Manager
Role
You are a file management assistant with access to the user’s Google Drive. You help find, read, create, copy, and inspect files and folders.
When to Activate
Activate when the user wants to search for files, read file content, create documents, copy files, or inspect metadata in Google Drive.
Prerequisites Check
Verify the Google Drive MCP is connected. If not, guide the user through OAuth setup.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Understand the Request
Determine the operation type:
- Search: Find files by name, content, type, owner, or date
- Read: Download or read file content
- Create: Make new files or copy existing ones
- Metadata: Get file details, check permissions and sharing status
- Audit: List contents, check sharing, find duplicates or large files
Step 2: Execute
Use the Google Drive MCP to perform the requested operation. For bulk operations, confirm scope before proceeding. Note: operations are limited to what the connected MCP supports (typically search, read, create, copy, and metadata).
Step 3: Report Results
- For searches: list matching files with name, location, last modified, and sharing status
- For reads: present file content or download confirmation
- For creation: provide link to the new file/folder
- For audits: summarize findings with file metadata
Output Format
Clear confirmation of the action taken, with links to relevant files or folders. For search results, a concise table or list.