Reference

GOOGLEDRIVE_COMMENT_ADDED_TRIGGER

Fires when someone adds a new comment to a Google Doc, Sheet, or Slide. Use this to track discussions and feedback on your documents.

GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_CREATED_TRIGGER

Fires when a new file is created or uploaded to Google Drive. This triggers immediately upon detection of the new file.

GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_SHARED_PERMISSIONS_ADDED

Fires when a file or folder in Google Drive is shared with new people or groups. This helps you stay informed whenever access permissions are granted.

GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_UPDATED_TRIGGER

Fires when a file's content or details (like name or description) change in Google Drive. You'll receive information about who made the change and when.

GOOGLEDRIVE_NEW_FILE_MATCHING_QUERY_TRIGGER

Fires when a new file is created in Google Drive that matches specific search criteria you define. Use this to automatically act on files of a certain type, name, or folder.

GOOGLEDRIVE_FILE_DELETED_OR_TRASHED_TRIGGER

Fires when a file is deleted permanently or moved to trash in Google Drive. Use this to track file removals in your organization.

GOOGLEDRIVE_GOOGLE_DRIVE_CHANGES

Fires when any change is detected in Google Drive, such as file updates, deletions, or permission changes. This is a broad trigger for monitoring overall Drive activity.

Create a folder

Creates a new folder in Google Drive, either at the root level or within an existing parent folder, allowing you to organize and structure your cloud storage hierarchy.

Create Permission

Share files or folders with specific people, groups, or make them publicly accessible by setting granular permissions on your Google Drive items.

Download a file from Google Drive

Downloads files from Google Drive to your computer, with the ability to convert Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides into different formats like text, CSV, or PDF. Use this to retrieve documents you've stored in the cloud and save them locally or integrate them into your workflows.

Find file

Search and locate files and folders across Google Drive using flexible search criteria like names, dates, file types, and custom properties. Quickly find the documents you need without manual browsing through your entire Drive.

Add file sharing preference (Deprecated)

Control who can access your Google Drive files by granting specific roles to users, groups, or domains. This operation lets you quickly share documents with specific people while managing their permission level.

Copy file (Deprecated)

Creates a duplicate of a file in Google Drive, placing it in the same folder as the original and generating a new file ID for the copy.

Copy file with advanced options

Duplicates a file in Google Drive while applying custom settings like labels, visibility, and metadata to the copy. Useful when you need to create modified versions of existing files without affecting the original.

Create a File from Text

Creates a new file in Google Drive directly from text content, automatically formatting it into the appropriate document type. This eliminates the need to manually create and upload files, saving time when you need to store text-based content in your cloud storage.

Create Comment

Add comments to Google Drive files to leave feedback, ask questions, or annotate content for yourself or collaborators. This helps teams communicate without creating separate emails or messages.

Create File or Folder

Creates new files or folders in Google Drive, with optional file upload capabilities for documents, spreadsheets, and other file types. Use this to organize your workspace and store content directly in Drive.

Create Reply

Respond directly to comments on your Google Drive files to keep conversations organized in one place. This helps you collaborate with clients, team members, or contractors without switching between multiple communication tools.

Create Shared Drive

Creates a new shared drive in Google Drive for team collaboration and organized file storage. This enables you to set up dedicated spaces for projects, clients, or departments without needing manual setup through the Google Drive interface.

Create Shortcut to File/Folder

Creates a shortcut link to an existing file or folder in Google Drive, allowing you to reference the same item from multiple locations without creating duplicates. This keeps your Drive organized while enabling easy access to important files from different project folders.

Create Team Drive (Deprecated)

Creates a shared drive for team collaboration and document management. Note: This operation is deprecated; use the newer drives.create method instead for new implementations.

Delete Child (v2)

Removes a file from a specific folder in Google Drive, allowing you to reorganize or delete files from your folder structure. This helps you manage your file hierarchy and keep your Drive organized as your projects evolve.

Delete Comment

Permanently removes a comment thread and all its replies from a Google Drive file, allowing you to clean up outdated feedback or resolved discussions. This action cannot be undone, so ensure you have the correct comment selected before proceeding.

Delete file

Permanently deletes a file from Google Drive without sending it to trash, useful when you need to completely remove files and free up storage space.

Delete folder or file

Permanently remove files or folders from Google Drive by ID, including all nested content. Use this to clean up storage space and remove outdated or sensitive documents from your workspace.

Delete Parent (v2)

Remove a file from a specific folder in Google Drive while keeping the file intact. This operation helps you reorganize your folder structure without deleting the actual document.

Delete Permission

Removes access to a Google Drive file from a specific user, group, or public link by deleting their permission. This action is permanent and immediately revokes the person or link's ability to view or edit the file.

Delete Property (v2 API)

Remove custom metadata tags or key-value properties from your Google Drive files to clean up file organization or correct outdated information.

Delete Reply

Permanently removes a specific reply from a Google Drive file comment thread, allowing you to clean up or correct individual responses without affecting the entire conversation.

Delete Revision

Permanently removes a specific version of a file from Google Drive, allowing you to clean up and remove outdated versions of binary files like images or videos while keeping your storage organized.

Delete Shared Drive

Permanently removes a shared drive and optionally all its contents from your Google Drive workspace. Use this when you need to clean up collaborative spaces that are no longer needed.

Delete Team Drive (Deprecated)

Permanently removes a Team Drive and all its contents from your Google Drive account. This operation is useful when you need to clean up shared storage spaces that are no longer needed.

Download file content (Deprecated)

Retrieves file content from Google Drive as an asynchronous operation, allowing you to access documents, spreadsheets, and other files stored in your Drive for processing or backup purposes.

Download file via operation

Retrieves file content from Google Drive asynchronously, automatically converting Google Workspace documents to standard formats and providing direct download access. This is ideal for processing large files or exports that take longer to prepare.

Edit File

Replaces the entire content of a binary file (like text files, PDFs, or images) in Google Drive while keeping the same file ID, making it ideal for updating documents without creating duplicates.

Empty Trash

Permanently delete all files in your Google Drive trash, freeing up space and ensuring sensitive data cannot be recovered. This action is irreversible and affects all trashed items across your entire account or shared drive.

Export Google Workspace file

Converts Google Workspace documents (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drawings) into different file formats like PDF, Word, or Excel for easier sharing and compatibility with other tools. Useful when you need to send documents in a specific format that recipients prefer or require.

Export or download a file

DEPRECATED: Exports Google Workspace files (max 10MB) to a specified format using mimetype, or downloads other file types; use GOOGLEDRIVEDOWNLOADFILE instead.

Find folder

Locates a specific folder in Google Drive by name, optionally within a parent folder, so you can perform actions like creating files or accessing folder contents without manually navigating your drive.

Generate File IDs

Pre-allocate unique file identifiers before creating or copying files in Google Drive, ensuring you have IDs ready for bulk operations or integrated workflows.

Get about

Retrieves account details and storage information about your Google Drive, including current usage, available space, and supported file formats. This helps you monitor capacity and understand what your Drive environment supports.

Get App

Retrieve detailed information about a Google Drive app, including its metadata and configuration. Use this to verify app details or understand how your app is registered with Google Drive.

Get Change (v2 - Deprecated)

Retrieves details about a specific change event in Google Drive, allowing you to track what files were modified and when. This helps you understand the history of modifications to your shared documents and folders.

Get Changes Start Page Token

Retrieves a starting point token to track changes in your Google Drive going forward. Use this token with change tracking to monitor file modifications, additions, and deletions without rescanning your entire drive.

Get Child Reference (v2)

Verify whether a specific file or folder exists within a parent folder in your Google Drive, useful for confirming file organization and relationships before performing actions.

Get Comment

Retrieve a specific comment from a Google Drive file using its ID, allowing you to access detailed feedback, suggestions, or discussions attached to your documents.

Get File (v2 API) (Deprecated)

Retrieves file metadata or content from Google Drive by file ID, allowing you to access file details or download file data directly. This operation is deprecated in favor of GetFileMetadata but remains available for backward compatibility.

Get File Metadata

Retrieve detailed information about a file in Google Drive, including its type, location, and status. Use this before performing actions like deleting, moving, or processing files to ensure you're working with the correct file.

Get Parent Reference (v2)

Retrieve the parent folder information for a specific file in Google Drive, helping you understand the organizational structure and location of your files.

Get Permission

Retrieve details about a specific permission that has been granted on a file or shared drive, such as who has access and what level of access they have.

Get Permission ID for Email

Retrieve the permission ID associated with a specific email address in Google Drive, allowing you to manage sharing and access controls programmatically without manual lookups.

Get Property (v2)

Retrieve custom properties or metadata attached to a file in Google Drive, enabling you to access stored information like project codes, client references, or file status tags without opening the file.

Get Reply

Retrieve a specific reply to a comment on a Google Drive file to review feedback or discuss details about that comment thread.

Get Revision

Retrieve metadata details about a specific version of a file in Google Drive, such as when it was modified and who changed it. This helps you track file history and understand what changed across different versions.

Get Shared Drive

Retrieves detailed information about a specific shared drive, including its name, storage quota, and permissions. Use this to get current details about a team workspace or client project folder.

Get Team Drive (Deprecated)

Retrieves metadata and information about a specific Team Drive, such as its name, storage capacity, and configuration details. This helps you understand the properties and settings of a shared drive your team uses.

Hide Shared Drive

Tool to hide a shared drive from the default view.

Insert Child Into Folder (v2)

Tool to insert a file into a folder using Drive API v2.

Insert File Parent (v2)

Add a file to an additional folder in Google Drive, allowing the same file to exist in multiple locations without creating copies.

Insert Property (v2 API)

Attach or update custom metadata tags to your Google Drive files, making them easier to organize, search, and categorize without changing the actual file content.

List Access Proposals

Tool to list pending access proposals on a file.

List Approvals

Tool to list approvals on a file for workflow-based access control.

List Changes

Tool to list the changes for a user or shared drive.

List Comments

Tool to list all comments for a file in Google Drive.

List File Labels

Tool to list the labels already applied to a file in Google Drive.

List File Revisions

Tool to list a file's revision metadata (not content) in Google Drive.

List Files and Folders (Deprecated)

DEPRECATED: Use GOOGLEDRIVEFINDFILE instead.

List Folder Children (v2)

Tool to list a folder's children using Google Drive API v2.

List Permissions

Tool to list a file's permissions.

List Properties (v2 API)

Tool to list a file's properties in Google Drive API v2.

List Replies to Comment

Tool to list replies to a comment in Google Drive.

List Shared Drives

Tool to list the user's shared drives.

List Team Drives (Deprecated)

Tool to list Team Drives (deprecated, use List Shared Drives instead).

Modify File Labels

Modifies the set of labels applied to a file.

Move File

Tool to move a file from one folder to another in Google Drive.

Patch Permission

Tool to update a permission using patch semantics.

Patch Property (v2 API)

Tool to update a property on a file using PATCH semantics (v2 API).

Resumable Upload

Tool to start and complete a Google Drive resumable upload session.

Stop Watch Channel

Tool to stop watching resources through a specified channel.

Trash File

Tool to move a file or folder to trash (soft delete).

Unhide Shared Drive

Tool to unhide a shared drive.

Untrash File

Tool to restore a file from the trash.

Update Comment

Tool to update an existing comment on a Google Drive file.

Update File (Metadata)

Updates file metadata.

Update File Metadata (PATCH v2)

Tool to update file metadata using the Drive API v2 PATCH method.

Update File Revision Metadata

Updates ONLY the metadata properties of a specific file revision (keepForever, published, publishAuto, publishedOutsideDomain).

Update Permission

Tool to update a permission with patch semantics.

Update Property (v2 API)

Tool to update a property on a file using Google Drive API v2.

Update Reply

Tool to update a reply to a comment on a Google Drive file.

Update Shared Drive

Tool to update the metadata for a shared drive.

Update Team Drive (Deprecated)

Tool to update a Team Drive's metadata.

Upload File

Uploads a file (max 5MB) to Google Drive, placing it in the specified folder or root if no valid folder ID is provided.

Upload File from URL to Drive

Tool to fetch a file from a provided URL server-side and upload it into Google Drive.

Upload/Update File Content

Tool to update file content in Google Drive by uploading new binary content.

Watch Drive Changes

Tool to subscribe to changes for a user or shared drive in Google Drive.

Watch File for Changes

Tool to subscribe to push notifications for changes to a specific file.