September 2, 2026
Automate Drive, Gmail, and Google Chat actions with new steps in Workspace Studio
To help teams automate everyday work and seamlessly connect tasks across Google Workspace, we are introducing four new automation steps in Workspace Studio Flows: Move Drive file, Copy Drive file, Send a Chat reply, and Reply to email.
These new steps give end users greater control over document management and cross-channel communications, enabling end-to-end automated flows directly from Workspace Studio. Admins will have settings to disable individual steps and to require end-user approval when these actions may share data with audiences outside of their organization.
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- Copy Drive file or folder: Make a copy of Google Drive files and folders when a flow runs to streamline template generation and intake processes.
- Move Drive file or folder: Automatically move Google Drive files and folders, keeping project folders organized without manual file management.
- Reply to email: Automatically send email replies within existing threads, preserving contextual conversation history for support, triage, and task tracking workflows.
- Send a Chat reply: Post targeted, formatted replies into specific Google Chat spaces and threads, now complete with Markdown support for enhanced text styling, lists, and code blocks.
Getting started
- Admins: This step is available by default if you allow Gemini for Google Workspace steps. Visit the Help Center to learn more about managing access to steps and starters in Workspace Studio.
- End users: Try the feature in Google Workspace Studio. Visit the Help Center to learn more about these steps.
Rollout pace
- Drive/Chat steps – Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains:
- Admin controls: Full rollout (1–4 days for feature visibility) starting on September 1, 2026
- Features: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 8, 2026
- Gmail steps – Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains:
- Admin controls: Full rollout (1–4 days for feature visibility) starting on September 8, 2026
- Features: Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility) starting on September 14, 2026
Availability
- Business: Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
- Enterprise: Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Education: Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus
- Education Add-ons: Google AI Pro for Education; Teaching and Learning
- Other Add-ons: AI Expanded Access
Resources
- Google Workspace Admin Help: Workspace Studio
- Workspace Studio Help: Get Started with Workspace Studio
- YouTube: Workspace Studio Playlist
- Discord: Workspace Studio Channel