Drive View-Only Sharer
Uploads files to Google Drive and shares them view-only, with download, print and copy switched off.
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The problem
Sharing a study pack or worksheet on Google Drive usually means anyone who can open it can also download, print or copy it. Switching that off by hand for every file and every person is slow and easy to forget.
What it does
A small command-line tool that uploads files into a Drive folder, shares them view-only with a list of email addresses, and switches off download, print and copy for viewers in the same step.
Who it is for
Teachers and businesses sharing paid or private documents that should not be downloaded or passed around.
What it does, feature by feature
- Upload and share in one go. Files, a folder name and a list of emails in one command.
- View-only. Recipients can read but not edit.
- No download, print or copy. Switched off for viewers on every file.
- Re-lock old files. Apply the same restriction to files that are already uploaded.
- Narrow access. Uses the drive.file scope for files created or opened through the app.
Why it is built this way
Uses the drive.file scope for files created or opened through the app. It can also re-lock files previously made available to the app.
What it ships with
- One command
- Download and copy off
- Minimal Drive access
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