Google Workspace
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The Complete Guide to OpenClaw Google Workspace Integration
Google Workspace powers how billions work. Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Contacts ā these aren't just apps, they're the operating system of modern productivity. The OpenClaw integration brings your entire Google ecosystem into natural conversation.
Why AI + Google Workspace Changes Everything
The average knowledge worker spends 28% of their day on email and another 20% searching for information. With OpenClaw, you simply ask for what you need.
Gmail Capabilities
Email Summarization: Ask "What needs my attention?" and get a prioritized inbox briefing ā urgent items first, action needed second, FYI last.
Draft and Send: "Draft a reply to Mike saying we can meet Thursday 2pm" generates the email in your voice. Review, edit, send.
Smart Search: "Find the email where Sarah sent the contract last month" beats any search operator.
Batch Operations: "Archive all promotional emails older than 30 days" ā inbox zero in seconds.
Google Calendar Capabilities
Schedule Queries: "What's my week look like?" or "When am I free Thursday afternoon?"
Smart Scheduling: "Find 30 minutes with Sarah and Mike next week" checks everyone's availability.
Event Creation: "Schedule a team standup every Monday 9am" handles recurring events.
Daily Briefings: "Morning briefing" starts your day with today's schedule and preparation notes.
Google Drive Capabilities
Natural Language Search: "Find the Q4 budget spreadsheet" or "Show me presentations from last month"
Content Summaries: "Summarize the project proposal doc" reads the document and extracts key points.
File Organization: "Move all invoices from January to the Archive folder"
Google Docs & Sheets
Document Reading: Ask questions about document content ā "What were the action items from the meeting notes?"
Spreadsheet Queries: "What's the total in column D of the sales tracker?"
Quick Updates: "Add a row to the expenses sheet: $150 for office supplies today"
Real Workflow Examples
Morning Routine
You: Good morning, give me the rundownAssistant: Good morning! Here's your Friday:š
Calendar: 3 meetings (10am standup, 2pm client call, 4pm 1:1 with Sarah)š§ Email: 8 unread, 2 flagged urgent by senderā ļø Heads up: Q4 report due Monday ā draft in your Drive is 60% completeYour 10am has no agenda yet ā want me to add the usual standup items?Email Triage
You: Handle my newsletters ā archive anything older than a week, summarize the restAssistant: Done. Archived 12 newsletters. Here are this week's highlights:- TechCrunch: OpenAI released new embeddings model- Morning Brew: Fed signals rate cuts coming Q2- Product Hunt: 3 AI tools trending in your categoryMeeting Prep
You: I have a call with Acme Corp in 30 minutes. What should I know?Assistant: Acme Corp context:š§ Recent emails: 5 threads in past 2 weeks (contract negotiation, pricing questions)š
Last meeting: Jan 15 ā you discussed enterprise tier pricingš Relevant files: Acme_Proposal_v3.docx, Acme_Pricing_Matrix.xlsxKey items to address:- They asked about annual vs monthly pricing (Jan 22 email)- Legal review of MSA still pending (your action item)Security & Privacy
- Local Processing: OpenClaw runs on your machine or server. Your data never passes through third-party cloud services.
- OAuth Only: We use Google's official OAuth 2.0 ā your password is never exposed.
- Token Storage: OAuth tokens are stored locally and encrypted.
- Granular Permissions: Choose which Google services to enable.
- Revoke Anytime: Remove access at myaccount.google.com/permissions.
Setup Deep Dive
Step 1: Install the gog Skill
clawdhub install gogOr add to your config manually.
Step 2: Create Google Cloud Credentials
- Go to console.cloud.google.com
- Create a new project (or use existing)
- Enable Gmail API, Calendar API, Drive API
- Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (Desktop app type)
- Download the credentials JSON
Step 3: Authenticate
gog authThis opens your browser. Sign in, grant permissions, done.
Step 4: Test
gog mail list # Should show recent emailsgog calendar today # Should show today's eventsGoogle Workspace vs Free Gmail
| Feature | Free Gmail | Google Workspace |
|---|---|---|
| Works with OpenClaw | ā Yes | ā Yes |
| Custom domain email | ā No | ā Yes |
| Admin controls | ā No | ā Yes |
| Shared drives | ā No | ā Yes |
| OAuth app approval | Self | Admin may need to approve |
Both work great with OpenClaw. Workspace users may need their admin to approve the OAuth app first.
Troubleshooting
"Access Denied" on OAuth
- Check that APIs are enabled in Google Cloud Console
- Workspace users: Ask your admin to approve the app
Emails not showing
- Run
gog auth --resetto re-authenticate - Verify Gmail API is enabled
Calendar events missing
- Check calendar is shared or primary
- Secondary calendars need explicit access
Slow responses
- Large inboxes take longer to query
- Use date filters: "emails from this week"
Related Guides
- How to Set Up an AI Email Assistant ā detailed Gmail workflow automation
- How to Automate Your Calendar with AI ā calendar automation patterns
- How to Set Up an AI Daily Briefing ā morning routine automation
Features
Gmail Inbox Management
Summarize unread emails, draft replies in your voice, smart search with natural language, and batch operations for inbox zero.
Calendar Intelligence
Check your schedule, find availability across calendars, create events with natural language, and get daily briefings.
Drive Search & Access
Find files with natural language, get document summaries, and organize files ā no more folder diving.
Docs & Sheets Integration
Read document contents, query spreadsheet data, and make quick updates through conversation.
Contacts & Directory
Look up anyone's info, find the right person to email, and manage your address book.
Cross-App Intelligence
Meeting prep that pulls emails, docs, and calendar history for any contact or company.
Use Cases
Morning Briefing
Start each day with AI-generated summary: today's meetings, priority emails, deadlines, and items needing attention.
Email Triage
Let AI categorize your inbox: urgent, action needed, FYI. Handle newsletters, batch archive, and focus on what matters.
Meeting Preparation
Before any call, get context: recent emails with that person, relevant docs, past meeting notes, action items.
Smart Scheduling
Find times that work for everyone. 'Schedule 30 minutes with Sarah and Mike next week' checks all calendars.
Document Discovery
Find any file with natural language. 'The proposal we sent to Acme last quarter' finds it instantly.
Email Drafting
Dictate intent, get polished emails. 'Tell them we accept the terms but need the timeline extended' becomes professional prose.
Inbox Zero Automation
Batch process newsletters, archive old threads, and auto-label incoming mail based on content.
Travel & Logistics
Get flight confirmations, hotel bookings, and itineraries from emails, added to your calendar automatically.
Setup Guide
Requirements
- āGoogle account (personal or Workspace)
- āOAuth consent configuration
- āOpenClaw running on a server or Mac
Install the gog skill
Run 'clawdhub install gog' to get the Google Workspace integration.
Create OAuth credentials
Set up a Google Cloud project and create OAuth 2.0 credentials for desktop application.
Authenticate
Run 'gog auth' and follow the browser flow to grant access to your Google account.
Test the connection
Try 'gog mail list' or 'gog calendar events' to verify access.
Limitations
- ā ļøInitial OAuth setup requires some configuration
- ā ļøSome advanced features need Google Workspace (not free Gmail)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my email data secure?
Yes. OpenClaw runs locally on your machine or server. Your Google data never passes through third-party cloud services. We use Google's official OAuth 2.0 ā your password is never exposed, and tokens are stored locally.
Does it read all my emails?
Only when you ask. The AI accesses emails on-demand when you request a summary, search, or draft. There's no background indexing or constant monitoring. You control when your email is accessed.
Can it send emails automatically?
By default, drafts require your approval before sending. You can configure auto-send for specific types (like meeting confirmations) while requiring review for others.
Does it work with Google Workspace (business accounts)?
Yes. Both personal Gmail and Google Workspace accounts work. Workspace admins may need to approve the OAuth app in their admin console first.
Can I connect multiple Google accounts?
Yes. The gog skill supports multiple accounts. You can specify which account to use in commands or set a default.
What about shared calendars and drives?
Shared calendars and drives work if you have access. The AI can query any calendar or drive you can access in your Google account.
How is this different from Google's AI features?
Google's built-in AI (Gemini in Gmail) helps with writing. OpenClaw goes further: it works across Gmail, Calendar, and Drive together, understands context across all your apps, and integrates with your other tools and automations.
Can it access old emails and files?
Yes. It has access to your full Gmail history and Drive contents, subject to Google's API limits. Searching years-old emails works perfectly.
What if I revoke access?
Go to myaccount.google.com/permissions and remove the OpenClaw app. All access stops immediately. Your local data remains (you can delete ~/.gog to remove tokens).
Does it work with Gmail labels and filters?
Yes. You can query by label ('show me emails labeled Important'), and the AI can apply labels based on content understanding.
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