Google Readonly CLI Open CLI Collective

Google Readonly CLI: A Secure Read-Only Tool for Google Services

Primary Purpose:
The Google Readonly Command-Line Interface (CLI) is designed to provide secure, read-only access to various Google services such as Gmail, Calendar, Contacts, and Drive. It enables users to search, view, and interact with their Google data without the ability to modify or delete it.

Key Features:

• Secure OAuth Scopes: Utilizes restricted OAuth scopes (gmail.readonly, calendar.readonly, contacts.readonly, drive.readonly) ensuring that only read operations are permitted.

• Gmail Support: Users can search for messages using Gmail's syntax, read email content, view conversation threads, list labels, and manage attachments.

• Calendar Integration: Allows users to list calendars, view events, and utilize shortcuts like "today" or "week."

• Contacts Management: Provides functionality to list contacts, perform searches, view contact details, and access groups.

• Drive Access: Users can browse files, search for specific items, view file metadata, download files, and explore folder structures.

• JSON Output: Facilitates scripting by offering machine-readable output, enhancing automation capabilities.

• Secure Token Storage: OAuth tokens are securely stored in the system keychain on macOS/Linux, ensuring safe credential management.

Audience & Benefit:

Ideal for developers, system administrators, and anyone requiring scriptable access to Google data without write permissions. This tool enables efficient, read-only operations while adhering to secure practices, making it a reliable choice for automating tasks that involve Google services.

Installation via winget is available, providing a straightforward setup process for users on supported platforms.