google-drive-upload
A collection of POSIX-compatible shell scripts for uploading files and folders to Google Drive using the official API.
What is google-drive-upload?
Google Drive Upload is a collection of shell scripts that enable command-line interaction with Google Drive using the Google Drive API v3 and OAuth2.0. It provides a lightweight, scriptable alternative to the official web interface and desktop client for automated backup, file management, and synchronization tasks. The tool supports uploading or updating files and folders recursively, syncing local folders with Google Drive, resuming interrupted uploads, and sharing files with specific permissions.
System administrators, DevOps engineers, and developers who need to automate Google Drive operations from POSIX-compatible shell environments (e.g., sh, bash, zsh) without requiring root access or complex dependencies. It is also suitable for users managing backups or file synchronization across multiple machines or Google accounts.
Developers choose Google Drive Upload for its minimalism, portability, and scriptability, offering a command-line alternative to GUI-based Google Drive clients. Its unique selling points include support for resumable uploads, background synchronization, multi-account configuration in a single file, and ease of installation without root access, making it ideal for automation and integration into shell workflows.
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Bash scripts to upload files to google drive
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