google-docs
Interact with Google Docs - create documents, search by title, read content, and edit text. Use when user asks to: create a Google Doc, find a document, read doc content, add text to a doc, or replace text in a document. Lightweight alternative to full Google Workspace MCP server with standalone OAuth authentication.
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Install
Works with every agent the skills CLI supports.
npx skills add https://github.com/sanjay3290/ai-skills --skill google-docs- 01
Install
Run the command in your project. The CLI asks which agents to install for.
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Describe the task
Ask your agent for something this skill covers. It loads google-docs automatically when relevant.
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Review the result
The agent follows the SKILL.md steps, scripts and references bundled with the skill.
SKILL.md
The instructions your agent reads when the skill is triggered.
Google Docs
Lightweight Google Docs integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.
⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.
First-Time Setup
Authenticate with Google (opens browser):
python scripts/auth.py login
Check authentication status:
python scripts/auth.py status
Logout when needed:
python scripts/auth.py logout
Commands
All operations via scripts/docs.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.
# Create a new document
python scripts/docs.py create "Meeting Notes"
# Create a document with initial content
python scripts/docs.py create "Project Plan" --content "# Overview\n\nThis is the project plan."
# Find documents by title
python scripts/docs.py find "meeting" --limit 10
# Get text content of a document
python scripts/docs.py get-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms
# Get text using a full URL
python scripts/docs.py get-text "https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms/edit"
# Append text to end of document
python scripts/docs.py append-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "New paragraph at the end."
# Insert text at beginning of document
python scripts/docs.py insert-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "Text at the beginning.\n\n"
# Replace text in document
python scripts/docs.py replace-text 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms "old text" "new text"
Document ID Format
Google Docs uses document IDs like 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgvE2upms. You can:
- Use the full URL (the ID will be extracted automatically)
- Use just the document ID
- Get document IDs from the
findcommand results
Token Management
Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:
- macOS: Keychain
- Windows: Windows Credential Locker
- Linux: Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring, KDE Wallet, etc.)
Service name: google-docs-skill-oauth
Access tokens are automatically refreshed when expired using Google's cloud function.
FAQ
What does the google-docs skill do?
Interact with Google Docs - create documents, search by title, read content, and edit text. Use when user asks to: create a Google Doc, find a document, read doc content, add text to a doc, or replace text in a document. Lightweight alternative to full Google Workspace MCP server with standalone OAuth authentication.
How do I install google-docs?
Run npx skills add https://github.com/sanjay3290/ai-skills --skill google-docs in your project. The skills CLI detects the agents you use and copies the skill into the right folder. For Claude Code you can also place the skill folder at ~/.claude/skills/google-docs/ (personal) or .claude/skills/google-docs/ (project).
Which AI agents can use google-docs?
Any agent that supports the open Agent Skills format (a folder with a SKILL.md file), including Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Gemini CLI, Windsurf, Cline, OpenCode and more.
Is google-docs safe to install?
No partner security audit is available yet. Skills can run commands and scripts, so read the SKILL.md and any bundled files before installing.
Who maintains google-docs?
It is published by sanjay3290 in sanjay3290/ai-skills. It has 553 recorded installs.
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