The Google Drive Search Files action is used to search for files on Google Drive. Users can filter and list files in Drive by entering a specific search query. This action is particularly useful for finding files in large Drive spaces, managing reports, or retrieving documents based on specific criteria.

Technical Specifications

• Search Process: Performs query-based searches on Google Drive files.
• Parameters:
  
  • settings (Object – required): Configuration information required for Google Drive integration.
  • query (String – required): Search criteria. E.g.: “name contains ‘Report’”, “mimeType=‘application/pdf’”.
  • pageSize (Int32 – optional): Maximum number of files to return.
• Result: Returns multiple (Many) → lists files matching the criteria.
• Value Binding:
  
  • Parameters can be entered as fixed values.
  • Symbol Picker can be used for dynamic value binding (e.g., creating a query based on user input).
• Web & Mobile Support: Can be used in both web and mobile applications.

Google Drive Search Files Application Steps

1. Adding an Action

• Open your project on the Kuika platform.
• Add a search field in the UI Design module.
• Add the + ADD ACTION → Google → Google Drive Search Files action to the search button.

2. Configuring Parameters

• settings (required): Select settings for Google Drive integration.
• query (required):
  
  • Simple usage → “name contains ‘2025’”.
  • Advanced usage → “mimeType=‘application/vnd.google-apps.spreadsheet’ and name contains ‘Budget’”.
• pageSize (optional): Determines how many files will be listed (e.g., 20).

Usage Scenario: “Search PDF Reports”

In a business application, the user wants to find PDF reports on Drive.

Steps:

1. Type ‘Report’ in the search box.
2. query: “mimeType=‘application/pdf’ and name contains ‘Report’”.
3. The Google Drive Search Files action runs.
4. The returned results are displayed in the Table element.

Google Drive Search Files Advanced Customizations

• Dynamic Query: Text entered by the user in the search box → can be linked to the query parameter.
• Pagination: The file list can be controlled with pageSize.
• Chained Operation: Returned file IDs → can be passed to the Google Drive Get File Content action.

Technical Risks and Controls

• If the query is left blank, all files in Drive may be returned → performance decreases.
• Incorrectly written mimeType or filters may not return results.
• Very large pageSize values (e.g., 1000+) may cause performance issues.