Upload file to Google Docs with a script
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I want to upload a file to Google Docs with a script, to avoid doing it manually over and over again.
Is there a way to do that simpler than scripting this with a Selenium what would be really fragile?
To avoid XY problem: I have an .ods file on my Lubuntu OS that I want to have regularly copied to my Android phone in human-readable format.
I am not interested in mounting Google Drive - there is a separate question for that and accepted is not giving the ability to manipulate Google Docs.
scripting synchronization google google-drive upload
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Mateusz Konieczny
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I want to upload a file to Google Docs with a script, to avoid doing it manually over and over again.
Is there a way to do that simpler than scripting this with a Selenium what would be really fragile?
To avoid XY problem: I have an .ods file on my Lubuntu OS that I want to have regularly copied to my Android phone in human-readable format.
I am not interested in mounting Google Drive - there is a separate question for that and accepted is not giving the ability to manipulate Google Docs.
scripting synchronization google google-drive upload
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could usecurlto script it.
– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25
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up vote
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I want to upload a file to Google Docs with a script, to avoid doing it manually over and over again.
Is there a way to do that simpler than scripting this with a Selenium what would be really fragile?
To avoid XY problem: I have an .ods file on my Lubuntu OS that I want to have regularly copied to my Android phone in human-readable format.
I am not interested in mounting Google Drive - there is a separate question for that and accepted is not giving the ability to manipulate Google Docs.
scripting synchronization google google-drive upload
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
I want to upload a file to Google Docs with a script, to avoid doing it manually over and over again.
Is there a way to do that simpler than scripting this with a Selenium what would be really fragile?
To avoid XY problem: I have an .ods file on my Lubuntu OS that I want to have regularly copied to my Android phone in human-readable format.
I am not interested in mounting Google Drive - there is a separate question for that and accepted is not giving the ability to manipulate Google Docs.
scripting synchronization google google-drive upload
scripting synchronization google google-drive upload
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
asked Nov 11 at 20:01
Mateusz Konieczny
287113
287113
Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could usecurlto script it.
– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25
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Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could usecurlto script it.
– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25
Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could use
curl to script it.– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could use
curl to script it.– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25
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Google Drive provides a REST API which can be used for integration.
Since file uploads are a core part of Google Drive's functionality, the API allows for different types of uploads: simple uploads, multi-part uploads, and resumable uploads. The details can be found at this link: Uploading Files.
Since you are planning to use Python for this task, a quickstart guide for Python is also available, including sample code to get you started.
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
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active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
Google Drive provides a REST API which can be used for integration.
Since file uploads are a core part of Google Drive's functionality, the API allows for different types of uploads: simple uploads, multi-part uploads, and resumable uploads. The details can be found at this link: Uploading Files.
Since you are planning to use Python for this task, a quickstart guide for Python is also available, including sample code to get you started.
answered Nov 24 at 16:17
Haxiel
596310
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Google Drive provides a REST API which can be used for integration.
Since file uploads are a core part of Google Drive's functionality, the API allows for different types of uploads: simple uploads, multi-part uploads, and resumable uploads. The details can be found at this link: Uploading Files.
Since you are planning to use Python for this task, a quickstart guide for Python is also available, including sample code to get you started.
answered Nov 24 at 16:17
Haxiel
596310
add a comment |
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
up vote
1
down vote
accepted
Google Drive provides a REST API which can be used for integration.
Since file uploads are a core part of Google Drive's functionality, the API allows for different types of uploads: simple uploads, multi-part uploads, and resumable uploads. The details can be found at this link: Uploading Files.
Since you are planning to use Python for this task, a quickstart guide for Python is also available, including sample code to get you started.
answered Nov 24 at 16:17
Haxiel
596310
Google Drive provides a REST API which can be used for integration.
Since file uploads are a core part of Google Drive's functionality, the API allows for different types of uploads: simple uploads, multi-part uploads, and resumable uploads. The details can be found at this link: Uploading Files.
Since you are planning to use Python for this task, a quickstart guide for Python is also available, including sample code to get you started.
answered Nov 24 at 16:17
Haxiel
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answered Nov 24 at 16:17
Haxiel
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answered Nov 24 at 16:17
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answered Nov 24 at 16:17
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Google Drive seems to have a REST API available for uploads. You could use
curlto script it.– Haxiel
Nov 12 at 9:50
@Haxiel Thanks! I am now writing a Python script. Can you make an answer that would be basically link to API docs (I may edit in my code into the answer) so I can mark you as the answerer?
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 24 at 15:28
Sure, I'll add a brief answer here pointing to the relevant sections of the API docs.
– Haxiel
Nov 24 at 16:06
@Haxiel And now, as I have working code I also added it to the answer as promised. I must say that Google API has quite good documentation, at least for people starting to use it.
– Mateusz Konieczny
Nov 25 at 9:25