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Get google drive file

Download a google drive file

This python script downloads a file from google drive using teh file ID obtained from a shareable link.

Usage

  1. Obtain the file ID from the shareable link of the file.
  2. Run the script with the following command:
    python google_drive.py file_id destination_file_path
    
  3. The file will be saved in the destination path.

Notes

  • The script will overwrite existing files with the same name.
  • The script will not work for files that are not shared.
  • To share a file, click on the share button on the top right corner of the file and click on "Get shareable link".