recipe-share-folder-with-team

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Share a Google Drive folder and all its contents with a list of collaborators.
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# Share Folder With Team

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Share a Google Drive Folder with a Team

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

Share a Google Drive folder and all its contents with a list of collaborators.

## Steps

1. Find the folder: `gws drive files list --params '{"q": "name = '\''Project X'\'' and mimeType = '\''application/vnd.google-apps.folder'\''"}'`
2. Share as editor: `gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "FOLDER_ID"}' --json '{"role": "writer", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "colleague@company.com"}'`
3. Share as viewer: `gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "FOLDER_ID"}' --json '{"role": "reader", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "stakeholder@company.com"}'`
4. Verify permissions: `gws drive permissions list --params '{"fileId": "FOLDER_ID"}' --format table`

## 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](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `recipe-share-folder-with-team`