The Autohive Google Drive integration connects your Google Drive with Autohive’s automation platform, enabling:

  • File management - Upload, download, rename, and organize files across personal and shared drives
  • Folder operations - Create folders, list contents, and manage hierarchical file structures
  • File search and discovery - Search files using Google Drive’s powerful query syntax with filtering and sorting
  • Shared drive access - Manage files in team shared drives with full collaboration support
  • File organization - Star important files, move files between folders, and maintain organized storage
  • Metadata handling - Access comprehensive file information including creation dates, sizes, and MIME types
  • Binary file support - Handle all file types including documents, images, videos, and binary data
  • Pagination support - Efficiently navigate large file collections with built-in pagination

Install the integration

  1. Log in to Autohive and navigate to Your user profile > Connections or Your workspace -> Manage workspace

  2. Locate the Google Drive Integration card and click Connect

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  3. Select your Google account and click Choose Account

  4. Review and approve permissions. Autohive requests access to:

    Ensure you approve the permissions required in order for the integration to function as expected.

  5. Confirm installation - you’ll be redirected to Autohive with “Connected” status displayed

Use the integration

You can now use the integration with your agents, workflows and scheduled tasks!

  1. Follow our Create your first agent guide on how to create an agent.
  2. In the ‘Agent settings’, scroll down to the ‘Add capabilities’ section and turn on the Google Drive capability. You can choose what individual Google Drive capabilities to turn on and off.
  3. Once the settings have been selected, begin prompting the agent of the workflow you’d like to achieve with Autohive and Google Drive!

Available capabilities

File Management

  • Get File: Download and access file content with complete metadata including creation dates and sizes
  • Write File to Drive: Upload new files to personal or shared drives with base64 content encoding
  • Rename File: Change file or folder names while maintaining their current location and structure
  • Move File: Transfer files and folders between different locations within the same or different drives

Folder Operations

  • Create Folder: Generate new folders in personal or shared drives with optional descriptions
  • List Folder Contents: View all files and subfolders within specific directories with pagination support
  • Folder Hierarchy Management: Navigate and organize complex folder structures efficiently
  • List Files: Browse all files with advanced filtering using Google Drive’s query syntax
  • Advanced Search: Filter files by name, type, modification date, owner, and custom criteria
  • Sorting Options: Order results by name, modification time, size, or other metadata fields
  • Pagination Support: Handle large file collections efficiently with token-based pagination

Shared Drive Management

  • List Shared Drives: Access all team drives available to your account with full metadata
  • Shared Drive File Operations: Work with files in collaborative team environments
  • Cross-Drive File Movement: Transfer files between personal and shared drives seamlessly

File Organization

  • Star File: Mark important files for quick access in the starred section
  • List Starred Files: Retrieve all starred files across personal and shared drives
  • File Status Management: Control file visibility and organization preferences

Metadata and Information

  • Comprehensive File Data: Access creation times, modification dates, file sizes, and MIME types
  • Parent Folder Tracking: Maintain awareness of file location and hierarchy
  • Binary File Support: Handle all file formats including documents, images, and media files

Key features

Advanced Search Capabilities

  • Use Google Drive’s powerful search syntax for precise file discovery
  • Search by file name, content, type, owner, and sharing status
  • Combine multiple search criteria with boolean operators
  • Filter by date ranges and file properties

Shared Drive Collaboration

  • Access team shared drives with appropriate permissions
  • Upload and organize files in collaborative environments
  • Maintain file sharing settings and access controls
  • Support for enterprise and team Google Workspace accounts

Binary File Handling

  • Upload and download files of any type and size
  • Base64 encoding support for binary data transmission
  • Preserve file integrity for media, documents, and executable files
  • Handle large files efficiently with streaming support

Efficient Pagination

  • Navigate large file collections without performance impact
  • Token-based pagination for consistent results
  • Configurable page sizes for optimal loading times
  • Forward and backward navigation through file lists

Supported file types

The integration supports all Google Drive file types including:

  • Documents: Google Docs, Microsoft Office files, PDFs, text files
  • Spreadsheets: Google Sheets, Excel files, CSV data
  • Presentations: Google Slides, PowerPoint files
  • Media Files: Images (JPG, PNG, GIF), videos (MP4, AVI), audio files
  • Archives: ZIP files, compressed folders
  • Code Files: Source code, scripts, development files
  • Binary Files: Applications, executables, and specialized formats

Disconnect the integration

Important: Disconnecting stops data synchronization but preserves existing data in both systems.

  1. Navigate to Your user profile -> Connections or Your workspace -> Manage workspace
  2. Find the Google Drive Integration
  3. Click Disconnect and confirm

Data Impact: Existing data remains unchanged in both systems, but sync stops and Autohive loses Google Drive API access.

Uninstall the app

From Google: Go to your Google Account settings > Security > Third-party apps with account access > Find Autohive and revoke access