Google Workspace — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets & Docs
Google Workspace — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets & Docs
Start with meaning, then move to detail.
This lesson explains Google Workspace — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets & Docs as part of Hermes internals and extension points. You will learn what it does, when it matters, and the smallest safe test that proves it works.
If you are new, do not memorize names. Focus on three questions: what problem does this solve, what access does it need, and how can you verify the result?
For practice, inspect the first example, identify its effects, run it on test data, and compare the result with the source claim.
For advanced readers, inspect Setup, Gmail, Searching, then verify failure modes and version compatibility.
Know Python, Git, and basic project structure before changing code.
A clear outcome before you read.
- Understand Google Workspace — Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets & Docs without assumed prior knowledge.
- Separate the source description from what still needs testing in your environment.
- Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Send email, manage calendar events, search Drive, read/write Sheets, and access Docs — all through OAuth2-authenticated Google APIs
What does the source say, and in what order?
- 01Setup
Start here to understand the core idea or structure.
- 02Gmail
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 03Searching
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 04Reading
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 05Sending
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 06Custom From Header
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 07Replying
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 08Labels
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 09Calendar
Read this after the foundation, then connect it to the previous step.
- 10Drive
Finish here to verify the result and special cases.
Copy only after you understand the effect.
$GAPI gmail search "is:unread" --max 10
$GAPI gmail search "from:boss@company.com newer_than:1d"
$GAPI gmail search "has:attachment filename:pdf newer_than:7d"$GAPI gmail get MESSAGE_ID# Basic send
$GAPI gmail send --to user@example.com --subject "Hello" --body "Message text"
# HTML email
$GAPI gmail send --to user@example.com --subject "Report" \
--body "<h1>Q4 Results</h1><p>Details here</p>" --html
# Custom From header (display name + email)
$GAPI gmail send --to user@example.com --subject "Hello" \
--from '"Research Agent" <user@example.com>' --body "Message text"
# With CC
$GAPI gmail send --to user@example.com --cc "team@example.com" \
--subject "Update" --body "FYI"Read the first command and identify its inputs and outputs before copying it.
Match every command to your installed Hermes version, review the files and accounts it can reach, and use non-sensitive data for the first test. If this explanation differs from the source, the official source wins.