Tool
Download file
The Google Drive Download File tool by Pipedream allows users to seamlessly download files from Google Drive, supporting both My Drive and Shared Drives. It integrates effortlessly with workflows to fetch files in various formats, enhancing automation and file management.
Features
- Supports downloading files from both My Drive and Shared Drives.
- Allows specifying the destination path for downloaded files within the workflow environment.
- Enables conversion of Google Workspace documents into specified MIME types during download.
- Option to return file content as a buffer instead of saving to disk for flexible processing.
- Integrated with Pipedream workflows for easy automation and customization.
Benefits
- Streamlines access to Google Drive files directly within automated workflows.
- Saves time by automating file downloads without manual intervention.
- Ensures compatibility by allowing file format conversion during download.
- Provides flexibility in handling downloaded files either as saved files or in-memory buffers.
- Enhances productivity by integrating Google Drive access into seamless automation processes.
Description
Download a file. See the documentation for more information
Parameters
5 parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| drive | string | Defaults to |
| fileIdrequired | string | The file to download |
| filePath | string | The destination file name or path in the |
| mimeType | string | The format to which to convert the downloaded file if it is a Google Workspace document |
| getBufferResponse | boolean | Whether to return the file content as a buffer instead of writing to a file path |
