The new error you will see is that Google has not verified our script yet.Ĭlick on the advance button and the option to go to the script.Īfter we have been given permission. Since this is our script, we can just approve the permissions. Since this is our first time executing some code, there will be an authorization requestĬlick on review permissions. Replace the code in the web editor with the following: function CleanUpRootDrive () Įxecute this code by pressing on the run button: I named this project Clean up.įirst lets write some code to get the root folder and display the name.

Click on the 'Untitled project'Īnd give the project a name. The web editor will be where you would spend most of your time tinkeringįor now, lets give a name to our project. Click on 'Create Apps Script' on the same page.Ī web editor should be visible in your browser. Writing an App Script to get the root folder allows extension/customization of GSuite.You write code in modern JavaScript and have access to built-in libraries for favorite G Suite applications like Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and more. Google Apps Script is a rapid application development platform that makes it fast and easy to create business applications that integrate with G Suite. Here Table of Contents What is Google App scriptīefore we move further, lets define what is Google App Script. If you already a Google App Script expert - Feel free to get the final script

To automate cleaning up our Google Drive folder. This Google Script tutorial will help guide you on how to make a Google App Script I will need to clean up my Google Drive from time to time.įortunately, this clean up task can be automated with (link). Unfortunately there are no setting/option in Google to auto organize theįiles in Google Drive.

Root folder is the first location you see in Google Drive Over time, they can easily clutter up the root home folder. The files are stored in the root folder of Google Drive.

Because when creating a new document on Google, That is how my messy my Google Drive folder used to look like. If yes - Does your Google Drive root folder looks cluttered like this? Do you use Google products like Google Sheets?ĭo you use Google Drive to synchronize and backup your work?

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