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Google Workspace Extension for Gemini CLI

by Google

An official Gemini CLI extension that brings Google Workspace apps into the terminal agent. Gemini CLI extensions package prompts, MCP servers, and custom commands into an installable unit; this one lets you manage documents, spreadsheets, presentations, email, chat, and calendar events without leaving the command line.

Works with

MCP servers and extensions.

When to use it

  • Pulling a spreadsheet or doc into a terminal workflow
  • Drafting or triaging email and calendar items from the CLI
  • Blending Workspace data with code tasks in one agent

When not to

  • If you don't use Gemini CLI — it's packaged specifically for that host

What it does

  • Read and manage Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides from the terminal
  • Work with Gmail, Google Chat, and Calendar
  • Combine Workspace context with Gemini CLI's coding and shell abilities

How to install

Setup steps with copy-paste config. Sources are cited under each method.

gemini extensions install

Gemini CLI

Requires: Gemini CLI installed · A Google Workspace account

  1. Install the extension

    Use Gemini CLI's extension installer with the extension's GitHub URL.

    shell
    gemini extensions install https://github.com/gemini-cli-extensions/workspace
  2. Authenticate

    Follow the prompts to authorize access to your Workspace account, then invoke Workspace actions in a Gemini CLI session.

How to prompt it

Copy-paste prompts written to exercise this plugin, with what to expect.

Summarize a spreadsheet

You want a quick read on a Sheet without opening it.

Open the 'Q3 Pipeline' Google Sheet, summarize total pipeline by stage, and flag any deals with no close date.

What to expect: Gemini CLI reads the sheet via the Workspace extension and returns a summary with the flagged rows, from the terminal.

  • Name the document exactly so the agent resolves the right file.

Tips for getting the most out of it

  • Browse the official extension gallery at geminicli.com/extensions for more Google- and community-built extensions.
  • Scope the Workspace authorization to what the task needs.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a Gemini CLI extension?+

A packaged unit that can bundle prompts, MCP servers, and custom commands so capabilities are easy to install and share. The Workspace extension is one of Google's official ones.

Pairs well with

Related guides

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Sources & verification

The facts on this page and where they come from. Anything unverified is labeled — we'd rather say "unknown" than guess.

Install steps, pricing, and availability change often. Always confirm on the official page before relying on setup details.