Is it safe to store my client_secret.json on my machine?

Yes, but you must ensure it is stored in the recommended local directory and never committed to version control like Git, as it contains sensitive secrets.

Which Google APIs are supported by this setup guide?

The guide covers Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Apps Script, Calendar, and Gmail APIs.

How do I handle multiple Google accounts?

The setup supports profile-based configuration, allowing you to create separate credentials and switch between accounts using a profile identifier.

Can I use a service account instead of an OAuth client?

No, service accounts cannot access individual user data like personal Gmail or Calendars; OAuth 2.0 for Desktop Apps is required for these integrations.

Why do I need to set up OAuth manually for this skill?

For security reasons, Google requires manual creation of OAuth credentials in the Cloud Console to grant access to personal data like Gmail and Drive; this cannot be automated via scripts.

Google Auth Setup

Name: Google Auth Setup
Author: shiiman

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Cloud Infrastructure

Guides the manual configuration and credential management for Google Cloud OAuth desktop applications.

About

The Auth Setup skill provides a step-by-step interactive workflow for configuring Google OAuth 2.0 credentials, enabling specific Google APIs (such as Gmail, Calendar, and Drive), and managing client secret JSON files. It simplifies the complex process of setting up a Google Cloud Console project for desktop applications, ensuring that security best practices—including test user management and standardized local file placement—are followed to enable seamless Google service integration within Claude Code.

Key Features

Detailed instructions for enabling Google Workspace and Productivity APIs
2 GitHub stars
Walkthrough for OAuth consent screen and test user configuration
Standardized local credential placement for plugin compatibility
Guidance on generating and downloading Desktop App Client IDs
Step-by-step Google Cloud Console project creation guide

Use Cases

Initializing a new development environment for Google Workspace automation
Configuring secure OAuth access for AI-driven Gmail or Calendar management
Troubleshooting Google API authentication and credential path issues

About

Key Features

Detailed instructions for enabling Google Workspace and Productivity APIs
2 GitHub stars
Walkthrough for OAuth consent screen and test user configuration
Standardized local credential placement for plugin compatibility
Guidance on generating and downloading Desktop App Client IDs
Step-by-step Google Cloud Console project creation guide

Use Cases

Initializing a new development environment for Google Workspace automation
Configuring secure OAuth access for AI-driven Gmail or Calendar management
Troubleshooting Google API authentication and credential path issues