# Google Drive

> Manage files and folders in Google Drive including downloading, sharing, copying, and searching.

Source: https://cotera.co/docs/reference/tools/individual-tools/google-drive

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**Authentication Type:** OAuth\
**Description:** Manage files and folders in Google Drive including downloading, sharing, copying, and searching.

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## Beta Notice

**This tool is currently in beta testing and not yet available for general use.**

To get the Google Drive tool added to your Cotera workspace, please contact our support team at [support.cotera.co](https://support.cotera.co).

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## File Management

Manage files in your Google Drive.

### Download File

Download a file from Google Drive to retrieve its contents and metadata.

**Operation Type:** Query (Read)

### Move File

Move a file to another folder to reorganize your Google Drive structure and file hierarchy.

**Operation Type:** Mutation (Write)

### Copy File

Create a copy of an existing file to duplicate documents, spreadsheets, or other files within Google Drive. Optionally rename the copy or place it in a different folder.

**Operation Type:** Mutation (Write)

### Create File from Text

Create a file from provided text content to generate new documents programmatically in Google Drive.

**Operation Type:** Mutation (Write)

## Sharing

Manage file and folder permissions.

### Share File

Add sharing permissions to a file to grant access to specific users or groups with configurable permission levels.

**Operation Type:** Mutation (Write)

## Search

Find and list files and folders.

### Search Files

Search or list files and folders in Google Drive using queries, filters, and metadata to locate specific content.

**Operation Type:** Query (Read)