Google Workspace CLI

What is Google Workspace CLI?

Google Workspace CLI is a command-line tool that centralises access to several Google Workspace services. According to the project documentation, the tool covers Drive, Gmail, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, Chat, and Admin operations. The repository on GitHub shows it as a single binary that allows users to interact with these services directly from a terminal, without needing to switch between different web interfaces or write custom scripts for each API.

The tool is maintained by Google and published under the Google Workspace organisation on GitHub. The repository has accumulated over 30,000 stars, which suggests significant community interest, though the star count alone does not indicate current activity or user satisfaction. The documentation on the Google Developers site describes installation methods, authentication flows, and basic command syntax for each service.

Who is Google Workspace CLI for?

This tool is primarily aimed at developers, system administrators, and power users who regularly work with Google Workspace data. Someone who needs to automate repetitive tasks—such as downloading Drive files, listing calendar events, or sending emails from scripts—would find the CLI a practical alternative to using the web interface or writing code against each service’s API separately.

Because the tool covers both end‑user services (Gmail, Calendar, Chat) and admin functions, it can serve a range of roles. A team lead might use it to batch‑process documents, an IT admin could manage user accounts from the terminal, and a developer might integrate it into CI/CD pipelines. The official documentation emphasises that no prior programming experience is required to run basic commands, though some comfort with the command line is assumed.

How much does Google Workspace CLI cost?

The pricing model for Google Workspace CLI is free. The pricing page lists a starting cost of $0 per month. There are no paid tiers, enterprise versions, or usage‑based fees for the CLI itself. However, users must have an active Google Workspace account (which may have its own subscription costs) to authenticate and use the services. The tool does not create any additional charges beyond what a standard Workspace account already incurs.

All source code is publicly available under the repository link on GitHub, and the binary can be downloaded and used without any payment or registration for the tool itself. As of 2026, Google has not announced any plans to change this pricing structure.