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The Google Drive Search Tool allows DinoAI to discover and locate files stored in your Google Drive, bringing your specifications, runbooks, and reference documents directly into your development workflow. This tool bridges the gap between scattered documentation and active development, enabling DinoAI to find the right files at the right time — from the latest data contracts to team runbooks and analytics specs.
Requires Google Drive integration. Before using this tool, make sure you’ve connected your Google account in Paradime. See Connecting Google Drive to Paradime for setup instructions.

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Capabilities

The search_google_drive_files tool searches and discovers files across your Google Drive. Specifically, it:
  • Supports advanced search using Google Drive query syntax
  • Filters by file type, name, content, and modification date
  • Returns metadata including file links, timestamps, size, and starred status

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Using the Google Drive Search Tool

  1. Open DinoAI in the right panel of the Code IDE
  2. Provide a description of the file or files you’re looking for (e.g., a file name, topic, or folder)
  3. Add your prompt describing what you want DinoAI to do once it finds the relevant files
  4. Grant permission when DinoAI asks to search your Drive
  5. Review the results and implement DinoAI’s suggested actions

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Example Use Cases

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Finding the Latest Version of a Spec

Prompt
Result: DinoAI searches your Google Drive using the provided query, returns matching files with metadata, and surfaces the most recently modified version so you can work from the correct source of truth.

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Locating Documents by Folder and Content

Prompt
Result: DinoAI narrows the search to the specified folder and content terms, returning relevant documents with direct links so you can quickly identify and reference the right file.

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Working with Other Tools

The Google Drive Search Tool works well alongside DinoAI’s other capabilities to support your full development workflow:
  • Combine with the Google Docs Tool to search for a file in Drive and then read its full contents in the same workflow
  • Combine with the Linear Tool or Jira Tool to locate supporting documentation referenced in a ticket
You’ll need appropriate access permissions on the files in Google Drive for DinoAI to surface them. DinoAI will request permission each time it needs to search your Drive.

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Best Practices

  • Be specific in your search — Include file names, keywords, or folder names in your prompt to help DinoAI return the most relevant results
  • Use modification date filters — When looking for the latest version of a document, mention a time range (e.g., “modified this month”) to narrow results
  • Pair with the Google Docs Tool — Once you’ve found the right file, use the Google Docs Tool to extract its full content and turn it into actionable work
  • Verify the results — Always confirm you’re working from the correct file, especially when multiple versions or similarly named documents exist

Related topics

Google DriveGoogle Sheets ToolTools and FeaturesTools ReferenceCatalog Tool