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Google Drive API

Access and manage files stored in Google Drive.

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What it does

Lists, reads, and uploads documents in Drive — used to feed SOPs, handbooks, and training materials into AI knowledge workflows.

What data it can access

  • File names and metadata
  • Document text (via export)
  • Folder structure
  • Sharing permissions

What actions it can perform

  • List files in folders
  • Download/export document content
  • Upload new files
  • Search by name or type

Common AI use cases

Related data sources

Authentication / permission notes

OAuth 2.0 or Service Account

Privacy considerations

Internal documents may contain sensitive business info. Scope access to specific folders, not entire Drive.

Implementation difficulty

Intermediate

Documentation

Reference: https://developers.google.com/drive