/recipe-transfer-file-ownership

allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Transfer ownership of Google Drive files from one user to another.

Transfer File Ownership

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

Transfer File Ownership

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-drive`

Transfer ownership of Google Drive files from one user to another.

> [!CAUTION] > Transferring ownership is irreversible without the new owner's cooperation.

Steps

1. List files owned by the user: `gws drive files list --params '{"q": "'\''user@company.com'\'' in owners"}'` 2. Transfer ownership: `gws drive permissions create --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID", "transferOwnership": true}' --json '{"role": "owner", "type": "user", "emailAddress": "newowner@company.com"}'`

Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**

• Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
• Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
• Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**

• Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
• Validate required inputs
• Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**

• Follow the steps outlined above
• Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
• Handle errors and retries
• Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**

• Confirm each step completed successfully
• Verify changes in Google Workspace
• Report final status and any issues

Tips

• Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
• Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
• Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0 **Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli) **Original Skill**: `recipe-transfer-file-ownership`