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.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/sanjay3290/ai-skills --skill google-docsIs this agent skill safe to install?
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This skill facilitates interactions with Google Docs, including reading and modifying document content. It uses a third-party cloud service to manage authentication tokens and processes external document data which could serve as a vector for indirect prompt injection.
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What does this agent skill do?
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.
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
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