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recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

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Install

npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv

Use with your agent

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Install the recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv skill, then use it as build context. Run: npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-backup-sheet-as-csv. Then read the installed skill.md and follow its guidance to build or refactor my project.

Export a Google Sheet as CSV

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

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

Steps

  1. Get spreadsheet details: gws sheets spreadsheets get --params '{"spreadsheetId": "SHEET_ID"}'
  2. Export as CSV: gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "SHEET_ID", "mimeType": "text/csv"}'
  3. Or read values directly: gws sheets +read --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --format csv