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How to use the Content Creator for Workspace agent skill
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The Content Creator for Workspace skill (persona-content-creator) is a persona file that tells an AI agent to work as a content creator inside Google Workspace. It covers drafting in Google Docs, filing media in Drive, announcing finished work in Chat and sending review requests by Gmail. This guide explains what the skill does, how to install it, how to trigger it, and what it needs before it can run.
Content Creator for Workspacegoogleworkspace/cli · Apache-2.0 Download the skill Quick start
- 1Install gws and Workspace access. Set up the gws command-line tool and confirm your Google Workspace account can reach Docs, Drive, Gmail, Chat and Slides.
- 2Install the utility skills. Make sure gws-docs, gws-drive, gws-gmail, gws-chat and gws-slides are available, since this persona depends on them.
- 3Download the ZIP. Download the persona-content-creator ZIP from this page and unzip it so the folder contains SKILL.md.
- 4Place the skill folder. Move the folder to ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or to .claude/skills/ inside a project, or upload the ZIP under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
- 5Ask for content work. Make a plain-language request such as drafting a doc or uploading assets, naming the files and recipients.
- 6Review before sending. Check any email or Chat message the agent prepares before it goes out, especially to external recipients.
What is an agent skill, and what does this one do?
An agent skill is a folder containing instructions that an AI agent reads when a task matches the skill. This one is a persona: it tells the agent to act as a content creator working across Google Workspace.
The skill's instructions cover five jobs: draft content in Google Docs, organize content assets in Drive folders, share finished content by announcing it in Chat, send content review requests by email, and upload media assets to Drive. The skill itself does not perform these actions. It relies on the gws command-line tool and on other utility skills (gws-docs, gws-drive, gws-gmail, gws-chat, gws-slides) to do the work.
- Draft in Google Docs using gws docs +write
- Browse and organize Drive folders using gws drive files list
- Upload media with gws drive +upload
- Announce finished content in Chat using gws workflow +file-announce
- Send review requests with gws gmail +send
Requirements before you install
The skill cannot run without the gws command-line tool and a Google Workspace account with access to Docs, Drive, Gmail, Chat and Slides. The skill's metadata lists gws as a required binary and the five utility skills as required skills, so install those alongside it.
The skill's metadata lists the utility skills as dependencies. If you are not already set up with gws and Google Workspace, this skill will not work on its own.
- gws command-line tool installed
- Google Workspace account with access to Docs, Drive, Gmail, Chat and Slides
- Utility skills: gws-docs, gws-drive, gws-gmail, gws-chat, gws-slides
Install the persona-content-creator skill
Download the ZIP for this skill from this page. The package contains a single file, SKILL.md. Unzip it so that the folder is named persona-content-creator and contains SKILL.md.
For a personal install, place the folder in ~/.claude/skills/. For a project-only install, place it in the project's .claude/skills/ folder.
In the Claude apps, you can instead upload the ZIP under Settings → Capabilities → Skills.
- Personal: ~/.claude/skills/persona-content-creator/
- Project: .claude/skills/persona-content-creator/
- Claude apps: Settings → Capabilities → Skills
How to trigger the skill with natural requests
You do not need a special command. Ask the agent for content work in plain language that matches the skill's jobs: drafting, filing assets, announcing, or requesting review. The agent loads the persona when the request fits.
Because the agent can send email and Chat messages, name the recipients and the content clearly in each request.
- Draft a blog post outline in a new Google Doc called Q3 Launch Notes.
- Upload these three product photos to our Drive campaign folder.
- Announce the finished Q3 article in the #content Chat space.
- Email the draft doc to Priya for review and ask for comments by Friday.
Commands the skill uses
The skill's instructions name the following commands. Knowing them helps you check what the agent did and debug problems.
Tip from the source: use --format yaml for human-readable output when debugging API responses.
- gws docs +write — quick content updates in Docs
- gws drive files list — browse Drive folders
- gws drive +upload — upload media assets
- gws workflow +file-announce — announce in Chat
- gws gmail +send — send review requests
gws drive files listSafety notes: scripts and network access
This skill runs scripts and uses the network, because it operates on live Google Workspace accounts through gws. Email and Chat messages are sent for real, so review drafts and recipients before the agent sends them.
The skill is not suited to sensitive or unreviewed material. Keep a human check on anything that goes to external recipients.
- Confirm recipients before any email or Chat announcement.
- Do not use it for sensitive or unreviewed material.
- The skill does not publish to websites or social platforms.
Tips for better results
The source recommends a few practical habits. Use gws docs +write for quick content updates, since it handles the Docs API formatting. Keep a 'Content Calendar' in a shared Sheet to track publication schedules.
- Use gws docs +write for quick edits to drafts.
- Track publication dates in a shared 'Content Calendar' Sheet.
- Add --format yaml when you need readable output for debugging.
What people use it for
- Drafting a campaign brief in Google Docs and saving it to a shared Drive folder.
- Uploading finished images or video to a Drive asset folder for a content team.
- Announcing a finished article in a Chat space so the team sees it.
- Emailing a draft to an editor with a request for review.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install the persona-content-creator skill?
Download the ZIP from this page and unzip it so the folder is named persona-content-creator and contains SKILL.md. Place it in ~/.claude/skills/ for personal use or in a project's .claude/skills/ folder, or upload the ZIP under Settings → Capabilities → Skills in the Claude apps.
What do I need to run this agent skill?
You need the gws command-line tool and a Google Workspace account with access to Docs, Drive, Gmail, Chat and Slides. The skill also depends on the gws-docs, gws-drive, gws-gmail, gws-chat and gws-slides skills. It cannot run without them.
Is the Content Creator for Workspace skill free?
The source is licensed under Apache-2.0. The source does not state pricing for the skill, and you still need your own Google Workspace account and the gws tool.
Can this skill publish my content to a website or social media?
No. The skill only uses Workspace tools. It can draft in Docs, file in Drive, announce in Chat and send email, but it does not publish to websites or social platforms.
Why did the agent send a message to the wrong person?
The agent can send emails and Chat messages on your behalf, so it may act on an unclear recipient. Name recipients exactly in your request and review any message before it is sent.
What should I use instead if I do not have Google Workspace?
This skill requires Google Workspace and gws, so it will not work without them. If you use a different suite, you would need a skill or tool built for that platform; this source does not cover alternatives.
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Our verdict
This skill suits marketing or content teams and solo creators who already keep drafts, assets and review cycles in Google Workspace and have gws set up. Skip it if you lack Workspace or gws, need to publish to websites or social platforms, or work with sensitive material that should not be sent without a careful human check.
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