Find Large Files

# Find Large Files

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Find Largest Files in Drive

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-drive`

Identify large Google Drive files consuming storage quota.

> [!CAUTION]
> Deleting files is permanent if the trash is emptied. Confirm before deleting.

## Steps

1. List files sorted by size: `gws drive files list --params '{"orderBy": "quotaBytesUsed desc", "pageSize": 20, "fields": "files(id,name,size,mimeType,owners)"}' --format table`
2. Review the output and identify files to delete or move
3. Delete if needed: `gws drive files delete --params '{"fileId": "FILE_ID"}'`

## Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**
   - Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
   - Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**
   - Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
   - Validate required inputs
   - Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**
   - Follow the steps outlined above
   - Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
   - Handle errors and retries
   - Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**
   - Confirm each step completed successfully
   - Verify changes in Google Workspace
   - Report final status and any issues

## Tips

- Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
- Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
- Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `recipe-find-large-files`