Recipe Backup Sheet As Csv

by googleworkspacea3768d0e82adNo licenseListed Oct 8, 2026Updated Oct 8, 2026

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

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Exports a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file using gws commands for local backup or processing.

What it does: This recipe describes how to export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file. It lists three command-line approaches: retrieving spreadsheet details, exporting the file with a CSV MIME type, and reading values directly in CSV format. The output is a CSV file suitable for local backup or further processing.
When to use it: Use this when you need a local CSV copy of a Google Sheets spreadsheet. It fits backup or downstream processing tasks that require CSV output rather than live spreadsheet access.
Requirements: Requires the gws binary and the gws-sheets and gws-drive skills. It also needs access to the target Google Sheets spreadsheet. No scripts are included; it is instructions only.

Export a Google Sheet as CSV

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-sheets, gws-drive

Export a Google Sheets spreadsheet as a CSV file for local backup or processing.

Get spreadsheet details: gws sheets spreadsheets get --params '{"spreadsheetId": "SHEET_ID"}'
Export as CSV: gws drive files export --params '{"fileId": "SHEET_ID", "mimeType": "text/csv"}'
Or read values directly: gws sheets +read --spreadsheet SHEET_ID --range 'Sheet1' --format csv

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