gws-drive-upload
Google Drive: Upload a file with automatic metadata.
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# drive +upload
> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.
Upload a file with automatic metadata
## Usage
```bash
gws drive +upload <file>
```
## Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `<file>` | ✓ | — | Path to file to upload |
| `--parent` | — | — | Parent folder ID |
| `--name` | — | — | Target filename (defaults to source filename) |
## Examples
```bash
gws drive +upload ./report.pdf
gws drive +upload ./report.pdf --parent FOLDER_ID
gws drive +upload ./data.csv --name 'Sales Data.csv'
```
## Tips
- MIME type is detected automatically.
- Filename is inferred from the local path unless --name is given.
> [!CAUTION]
> This is a **write** command — confirm with the user before executing.
## See Also
- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-drive](../gws-drive/SKILL.md) — All manage files, folders, and shared drives commands
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