Google's new command-line tool can plug OpenClaw into your Workspace data
This could make it easier to use multiple Workspace APIs, but it’s not yet an official Google product.
TL;DR
- Google Workspace CLI is a new command-line tool that integrates Google's cloud APIs with AI tools.
- It is not an officially supported Google product, and functionality may change.
- The tool provides APIs for all Workspace products, including Gmail, Drive, and Calendar, with an emphasis on AI.
- It supports structured JSON outputs and over 40 agent skills, designed for human and AI agent use.
- Workspace CLI is presented as a cleaner alternative to Model Context Protocol (MCP) setups.
- It includes dedicated support for OpenClaw, an AI platform that allows LLMs to process user data and tasks.
- Using Workspace CLI requires a Google account, Workspace access, OAuth credentials, and Node.js.
- Potential risks include data loss, hallucination, and security vulnerabilities like prompt injection, especially when using tools like OpenClaw.