AI agent skill · by @googleworkspace

Recipe Bulk Download Folder

List and download all files from a Google Drive folder.

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

SKILL.md instructions

# Bulk Download Drive Folder

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

List and download all files from a Google Drive folder.

## Steps

1. List files in folder: `gws drive files list --params '{"q": "'\''FOLDER_ID'\'' in parents"}' --format json`
2. Download each file: `gws drive files get --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "alt": "media"}' -o filename.ext`
3. Export Google Docs as PDF: `gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "mimeType": "application/pdf"}' -o document.pdf`