recipe-create-doc-from-template
Installation
Summary
Template-based Google Doc creation with automated content population and team sharing.
- Requires
gws-driveandgws-docsskills; uses Google Workspace APIs for file operations and document editing - Workflow: copy a template doc, populate it with structured content via the docs API, then grant collaborator access through drive permissions
- Supports markdown-style content insertion and granular permission assignment (writer, editor roles, user/group targeting)
SKILL.md
Create a Google Doc from a Template
PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe:
gws-drive,gws-docs
Copy a Google Docs template, fill in content, and share with collaborators.
Steps
- Copy the template:
gws drive files copy --params '{"fileId": "TEMPLATE_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"name": "Project Brief - Q2 Launch"}' - Get the new doc ID from the response
- Add content: `gws docs +write --document-id NEW_DOC_ID --text '## Project: Q2 Launch
Objective
Launch the new feature by end of Q2.'4. Share with team:gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "NEW_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"role": "writer", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "team@company.com"}'`