Organize Files into Google Drive Folders

Automate Google Drive folder creation and file organization into structured hierarchies.

- Creates nested folder structures and moves existing files into designated locations using gws-drive commands

- Supports parent-child folder relationships and file reparenting across Drive locations

- Includes verification steps to list and confirm folder contents after organization

Organize Files into Google Drive Folders

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-drive

Create a Google Drive folder structure and move files into the right locations.

Steps

- Create a project folder: gws drive files create --json '{"name": "Q2 Project", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.folder"}'

- Create sub-folders: gws drive files create --json '{"name": "Documents", "mimeType": "application/vnd.google-apps.folder", "parents": ["PARENT_FOLDER_ID"]}'

- Move existing files into folder: gws drive files update --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "addParents": "FOLDER_ID", "removeParents": "OLD_PARENT_ID"}'

- Verify structure: gws drive files list --params '{"q": "FOLDER_ID in parents"}' --format table