Automate Google Workspace tasks with Apps Script

You can automate just about anything in Google Workspace using Apps Script. If you know how to use it, you can control Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets to do exactly what you want.

A friend of mine had a specific pain point: whenever he got a new client, he had to duplicate a complicated directory structure full of files. Copying and pasting didn't work, so his workaround was clunky. He had to download the whole folder as a zip file, open it on his computer, rename a specific item, and then upload it all back up. It was a manual, error-prone mess.

I set him up with an Apps Script automation that handles the entire process. Now, he just clicks a button, and the system duplicates the structure, renames the necessary files, and uploads everything automatically. No zips. No manual renaming. Just one click.

If you have a similar repetitive task in Google Workspace that feels like it should be easier, let me know. Comment "Google" and I’ll prioritize putting together a tutorial and the necessary files to set up that automation for you.