recipe-create-expense-tracker
Installation
Summary
Google Sheets spreadsheet template for expense tracking with automated setup and sharing.
- Creates a new spreadsheet with standard expense columns (Date, Category, Description, Amount) and sample entries
- Includes built-in sharing capabilities to grant read or edit access to team members via email
- Requires
gws-sheetsandgws-driveskills; uses Google Workspace APIs for spreadsheet and file management
SKILL.md
Create a Google Sheets Expense Tracker
PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe:
gws-sheets,gws-drive
Set up a Google Sheets spreadsheet for tracking expenses with headers and initial entries.
Steps
- Create spreadsheet:
gws drive files create --json '{"name": "Expense Tracker 2025", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet"}' - Add headers:
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --values '["Date", "Category", "Description", "Amount"]' - Add first entry:
gws sheets +append --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --values '["2025-01-15", "Travel", "Flight to NYC", "450.00"]' - Share with manager:
gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "SHEET_ID"}' --json '{"role": "reader", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "manager@company.com"}'