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Recipe Backup Sheet As Csv

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

Archived 2026-10-23 · Source updated 2026-03-31 · License: Apache-2.0. Check the original repository for the latest version.

SKILL.md instructions

# Export a Google Sheet as CSV

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-sheets`, `gws-drive`

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

## Steps

1. Get spreadsheet details: `gws sheets spreadsheets get --params '{"spreadsheetId": "SHEET_ID"}'`
2. Export as CSV: `gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "SHEET_ID", "mimeType": "text/csv"}'`
3. Or read values directly: `gws sheets +read --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --format csv`