docs +write
SkillDocs & knowledgegws-docs-write is a skill that lets an AI agent append text to a Google Docs document. It is useful when you want the agent to add content to an existing document without replacing what is already there. The skill handles the append operation so you do not have to copy and paste manually.
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Details
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Have a Google Docs document that you want to append text to.
What your AI can do with it
- Append text to a Google Docs document
- Add content to the end of an existing document
- Work with Google Docs documents by appending text
Getting started
- Have a Google Docs document that you want to append text to.
- Ensure the agent has the necessary permissions to access and modify that document.
- Configure the skill with the document identifier or link.
- Ask the agent to append the desired text to the document.
What this skill tells your AI
The instructions your AI receives, as published by googleworkspace/cli in skills/gws-docs-write/SKILL.md and read by Ahel’s review.
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
Append text to a document
Usage
gws docs +write --document <ID> --text <TEXT>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--document | ✓ | — | Document ID |
--text | ✓ | — | Text to append (plain text) |
Examples
gws docs +write --document DOC_ID --text 'Hello, world!'
Tips
- Text is inserted at the end of the document body.
- For rich formatting, use the raw batchUpdate API instead.
[!CAUTION] This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-docs — All read and write google docs commands
Signals
- GitHub stars
- 31k
- Forks
- 2k
- Last commit
- Sep 2026
Questions
- Can it append text to a Google Docs document?
- Yes, this skill appends text to a Google Docs document.
- Does it replace existing content?
- No, it appends text to the end of the document without replacing existing content.
- What do I need to use this skill?
- You need a Google Docs document and the agent must have permission to modify it.
- Can it create a new document?
- No, this skill only appends text to an existing document.
Advanced
- Item type
- skill
- Key
gws-docs-write- Source
- github.com/googleworkspace/cli
github.com/googleworkspace/cli
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