Google has introduced a new open-source command-line interface aimed at making it easier for developers and artificial intelligence systems to connect with its productivity platform, Google Workspace.
The tool, known as gws, provides direct terminal access to several Workspace services including Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets and Chat. By combining different application programming interfaces into a single interface, the tool allows developers to manage multiple services more easily while building automated workflows.
In the past, integrating AI assistants or automation tools with Workspace applications often required developers to handle separate APIs, authentication permissions and endpoints for each service. The new CLI streamlines the process by enabling a single authentication and a unified command system to perform tasks across multiple Workspace tools.
Google said the interface was built to support both developers working in command-line environments and AI-driven systems that depend on structured responses. Outputs from the tool are provided in JSON format, making it easier for automation systems and large language models to process and act on the data.
The project also includes more than 100 built-in “agent skills” and workflow templates designed for common activities such as organising emails, searching files and managing calendar entries.
Another feature of the CLI is its ability to update commands dynamically. It pulls information from Google’s Discovery Service, allowing newly added APIs or functions to appear automatically without requiring manual updates.
The tool has been released on GitHub under the Apache 2.0 open-source licence, giving developers the freedom to modify and integrate it into their own systems. However, Google noted that the CLI is still experimental and may not yet be suitable for production use.
The launch comes at a time when interest in autonomous AI systems continues to grow. These systems are designed to carry out tasks such as drafting emails, editing documents and managing schedules, and the new tool could make it easier for developers to build such capabilities within the Workspace ecosystem.
