Create Doc From Template

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

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

1. Copy the template: gws drive files copy --params '{"fileId": "TEMPLATE_DOC_ID"}' --json '{"name": "Project Brief - Q2 Launch"}'
2. Get the new doc ID from the response
3. 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"}'`

Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. Prerequisites Check

   • Verify gws CLI is installed: gws --version
   • Confirm authentication: gws auth status
   • Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. Parameter Preparation

   • Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
   • Validate required inputs
   • Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. Execute Workflow Steps

   • Follow the steps outlined above
   • Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
   • Handle errors and retries
   • Log progress and results

4. Verify Results

   • Confirm each step completed successfully
   • Verify changes in Google Workspace
   • Report final status and any issues

Tips

• Use --dry-run flag when available to preview changes
• Always inspect API schemas before calling: gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>
• Check command help for all flags: gws <service> <resource> <method> --help

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License: Apache License 2.0 Source: Google Workspace CLI Original Skill: recipe-create-doc-from-template