gws-shared

gws-shared is an open-source backend skill for Claude Code and compatible agents, published by googleworkspace. Its author describes it as: “gws CLI: Shared patterns for authentication, global flags, and output formatting.”. The project has 30k stars on GitHub and is available under the Apache-2.0 license. Add it to your setup with `git clone https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli ~/.claude/skills/gws-shared`.

What gws-shared does

The `gws` binary must be on `$PATH`. See the project README for install options.

Installation

Add gws-shared to your agent with:

git clone https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli ~/.claude/skills/gws-shared

Always review a skill's source before installing it. This command comes from the skill's public repository; the linked repo is the source of truth for exact setup steps.

What's inside

The SKILL.md for gws-shared is organised into these sections:

• Installation
• Authentication
• Global Flags
• CLI Syntax
• Method Flags
• Security Rules
• Shell Tips
• Community & Feedback Etiquette

When to use it

Reach for gws-shared when you want backend help from your agent without writing the same instructions every session. Load the skill and the agent picks it up automatically for relevant tasks.

Strengths

• Clear Apache-2.0 license — safe to read and adapt
• Ships in googleworkspace/cli, an established project with 30,434 GitHub stars
• Actively maintained (recent commits)

Topics

Frequently asked questions

What does gws-shared do?

gws CLI: Shared patterns for authentication, global flags, and output formatting.

How do I install gws-shared?

Run git clone https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli ~/.claude/skills/gws-shared in your agent, then reload your skills. Review the source at https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli before installing.

Is gws-shared free to use?

Yes. gws-shared is free and open source under the Apache-2.0 license, so you can read, run, and adapt it within that license's terms.

Where does gws-shared come from?

gws-shared ships inside googleworkspace/cli, a repository that contains 41 catalogued skills in total. The repository's 30,434 GitHub stars apply to that whole collection, not to this skill on its own.