Drive Explorer vs ContactsFlow™ Shared Contacts for Calendar

Drive Explorer lets you pick folders/files from your Google Drive™, Shared Drive, or the files shared with you to list in a Google Sheet™ or on the browser. Sheet columns contain metadata of the files like the file's name, containing folder, folder path on your Google drive™, direct download link, download links of files in PDF, CSV, ZIP, DOCX, XLSX formats, image URL if it's an image, etc. The whole list of fields it can pull is given below. Drive Explorer is fast 🚀. It can export up to 1000 files in approximately 16 seconds (Speed is influenced by the nested level of files). Drive Explorer brings your Google Drive™ to Google Sheets™. You can see all your files from different folders in a sheet tab instead of going back and forth on your Google Drive™. You can sort your files by size, name, created date, modified date, last viewed date in ascending or descending order. This makes searching for files easy and saves you a lot of time. You can generate download links for your files and easily share them with anyone for 1-click downloads. You can share files and get a share link or change the existing share settings directly from a Google Sheet™. You can rename, add/edit descriptions to multiple files/folders at a time directly from the sheet. You can add up to 3 different custom metadata to your files. Do you have any folder which has nested series of folders & files? Drive Explorer can also fetch files & folders in nested folders. Just pick the parent folder and tick a checkbox when exporting. You can automatically refresh (you have to enable this config) the sheet when you open it, meaning, your sheet will have details of the files you recently uploaded on Google Drive™. You can also set up a scheduled refresh which will trigger automatically in the background to refresh your file list. These two auto-refresh features help you use Google Drive™ as a data source for dynamic web applications. 🏆 Use cases: ----------------------------- If you use Google Drive™ a lot at work, Drive Explorer can save you a lot of time and increase your productivity. - Create direct download links of files in bulk. - Get image URLs of files to directly display them on the browser or host it on websites. - Know the size of the files and folders. - See the photos you have in your Drive as thumbnails in a Google Sheet™. - Run security audits. - Get download links of files in different formats like PDF, CSV, ZIP, etc., and much more. You can let me know how you're using it at [email protected]. I'll add it here :) 📃 List of fields you can export: ----------------------------- Folder name, Folder Size, Folder Path, Filename, Share Status, File Size, Description, Owner, Viewers, Commenters, Editors, Created At, Last Modified At, Filetype, Width, Height, Video Duration, File Extension, Thumbnail, Thumbnail Link, File Link, Folder Link, Preview Link and types of direct links: PDF, ePub, CSV, ZIP, DOCX, XLSX, three different custom metadata. 🎁 Features: ----------------------------- ➤ Export direct download links of selected files on your Google Drive™ or for all your files. Export download links for different file types like DOCX, XLSX, PDF, CSV, ZIP, ePub for applicable files. ➤ Export files inside the nested folders. ➤ Check folder size. ➤ List only folders. ➤ Provision to sort the files by size, name, last viewed, and last modified. ➤ Add/Edit/Remove permission details of files directly from the sheet. ➤ Share multiple files at once with people. ➤ Update file/folder name & description directly from the Google Sheet™. ➤ Supports Shared drives (Formerly Team drives). ➤ On open, auto-refresh links with an option to disable. ➤ Scheduled auto-refresh to update the file list in the background. ➤ Add custom metadata against any file for your reference. ➤ Format Created at & Last modified at timestamps according to your needs. ➤ Pick and export only the fields that matter to you. ➤ Links to open files & folders on Google Drive™. ➤ Can be used as a Google Drive™ file manager. ➤ Customize the look of fields and add a custom alias to the fields. 🔐 Needed permissions explained: ----------------------------- ➤ See, edit, create and delete Drive files Your files are safe. For sharing files from the sheet & updating the name, description this permission is required. ➤ Add itself to Google Drive™ To list your file details directly from Google Drive™ to a webpage. Right-click any file and select Open with → Drive Explorer. ➤ See, edit, create and delete your spreadsheets in Google Drive As the metrics are exported to a spreadsheet, this permission is needed. Drive Explorer doesn’t delete or create any spreadsheet. ➤ Connect to an external service Drive Explorer makes requests to the developer’s backend to check if you are a premium user. ➤ Allow this application to run when you are not present To set up a scheduled update of sheet data, this permission is required. ➤ Display and run third-party web content in prompts and sidebars inside Google™ applications If you want premium features, you can purchase the premium version within the sheet. To run the payment gateway in the sidebar, this permission is required. 🤔 How to use: ----------------------------- After installing, in a Google Sheet™, select Extensions → Drive Explorer → Start Export. or On the Google Drive™ dashboard, select one or more files, right-click Open with → Drive Explorer. 💫 Premium: ----------------------------- Drive Explorer is absolutely free to use with some limitations in its functionalities. However, you can upgrade to premium to use it without any limitations. For example, you can use the free version of the add-on in only one tab of one sheet etc. Select Extensions → Drive Explorer → Buy Premium to unlock premium features. ℹ️ Resources ----------------------------- Documentation for the product - https://syncwithtech.com/drive-explorer/docs YouTube video - https://youtu.be/0LWtPMfSpAs 🙋 Feature Requests ----------------------------- I constantly work to improve the add-on. If you want any new features, feel free to drop a mail at [email protected].

Easily see who you’re collaborating with and share contact details with your entire team directly from Google Calendar™. You can also add notes to contacts and keep everyone synchronized. The Calendar for ContactsFlow™ app brings smart contact sharing and contact management directly into your Google Calendar™ experience. Whether you’re collaborating internally with teammates or working with external partners, this app helps you instantly add, edit, organize, and share contact information from Google Calendar™ with your entire team. What can you do with ContactsFlow™? ✅ Share and synchronize contacts effortlessly - Share any Google Contacts™ label (contact list) with individuals or Google Groups - Instantly sync shared contacts with Gmail™, Google Contacts™, mobile devices (iPhone, Android, Google phones), Calendar™, Drive™, and more - Keep your company contact lists centralized, organized, and always up to date ✅ Control permissions and visibility - Set permission levels such as View Only, Can Edit, Can Share, and Can Delete - Hide sensitive contact fields from unauthorized users - Ensure contact sharing aligns with your internal privacy and security policies ✅ Centralize and manage your Google Workspace™ directory - Synchronize your Google Workspace™ Directory and LDAP with users’ devices - Allow employees to update their own directory profiles - Build a unified and always up-to-date company address book ✅ Access shared contacts everywhere - Access shared contacts from Gmail™, Google Contacts™, Android, iPhone, Outlook, WhatsApp, Zoom, CRMs, and more - No installation required on user devices — synchronization happens automatically in real time - Enable Gmail™ autocomplete and contact visibility across Google apps ✅ Comments, notes, and notifications - Add internal notes and comments to contacts directly from Gmail™ - Mention teammates with @mentions to notify them instantly - Use notifications and history tracking to review or revert contact changes ✅ Custom fields to personalize contact cards - Create custom fields such as Customer ID, Plan Type, Onboarding Date, Birthday, or any field your team requires - Use free-text fields or dropdown menus with predefined values - Let users or AI automatically populate custom fields during contact creation or updates - Organize contacts based on your workflow or industry with fields like - Customer Type, Sales Region, Project Name, Renewal Due, or Priority Level - Improve searchability and categorization across your organization ✅ Search, filter, and organize contacts - Use advanced search filters to find contacts by company, location, job title, tags, and more - Filter contacts using custom fields, teams, vendors, customers, or departments - Organize your contacts with flexible labels and grouping options ✅ History logs and audit tracking - Track every contact change, including who edited what and when - Revert contact edits directly from notifications or history logs Improve transparency and audit readiness ✅ Unlimited backup and restore - Restore deleted contacts anytime with no time limitations - Track all updates with Shared Contacts admin logs - Investigate, revert, or restore contact data in one click using advanced search tools ✅ Integrate with the tools you already use - Works natively with Gmail™ and Google Contacts™ - Synchronize contacts from Active Directory, CRMs, ERPs, and mobile devices - Connect with CRM platforms and business applications - Integrate with helpdesks, IP phone systems, and 3,000+ apps through Zapier or our Public API Why Choose ContactsFlow™? ContactsFlow™ is one of the leading solutions for sharing and managing Google Contacts™ across teams and organizations. Whether you use Gmail™ or Google Workspace™ (formerly G Suite), you can easily create and share contact labels (contact groups) with internal users, external collaborators, and even free Gmail™ accounts. Trusted by thousands of organizations worldwide, ContactsFlow™ is a powerful alternative to solutions like Shared Contacts Manager, ContactBook, CoContacts, Shared Groups, Voyzu, and others. Contacts can be automatically captured from emails, calls, forms, and files. With flexible permission controls, you can assign access levels such as View Only, Can Edit, Can Share, or Can Delete. You never need to leave Gmail™ or Google Calendar™ to manage your shared contacts. Contacts synchronize instantly across devices and applications, eliminating duplicate work and manual updates. Every team member gets access to the right contact information with full context, notes, and collaboration history. The platform also includes backup and restore capabilities to help keep your contact database secure, synchronized, and always recoverable. Designed for businesses of all sizes, ContactsFlow™ makes collaborative contact management simple, scalable, and efficient. Install it in seconds and start collaborating immediately. Try it free and transform the way your team shares and manages contacts. 🔗 Visit contactsflow.ai for support, pricing, integrations, and FAQs. 🔍 FAQ 1. What does the Calendar Add-on for ContactsFlow™ do? When you open an event in Google Calendar™, the add-on detects participants and provides actions such as adding them to a contact list, editing contact details, or adding comments and notes directly from Calendar™. 2. Can I view full contact details from Calendar™? Yes. The app displays detailed contact cards including names, email addresses, phone numbers, companies, job titles, and internal notes shared by teammates. 3. Does it work with Google Groups? Yes. You can expand Google Groups and manage shared contact access for groups and individual collaborators. 4. Can I add new contacts from Calendar™? Absolutely. You can instantly create new contacts or shared contacts directly from Calendar™ and assign them to labels such as Clients, Vendors, or Team Members. 5. Can I assign permissions to shared contact lists? Yes. You can assign permissions including View Only, Can Edit, Can Share, and Can Delete. 6. Who can I share contact labels with? You can share contact labels with Google Workspace™ users, Gmail™ users, and external collaborators, depending on your sharing settings. 7. Can I restrict access to sensitive contact fields? Yes. Field-level permissions allow you to hide sensitive information such as private phone numbers or internal notes from unauthorized users. 8. Which apps does ContactsFlow™ synchronize with? Contacts synchronize with Gmail™, Google Contacts™, Calendar™, Drive™, Meet™, iPhone, Android, Outlook, CRMs, and thousands of applications through Zapier and APIs. 9. Can it synchronize with CRM systems? Yes. ContactsFlow™ supports CRM integrations through APIs, Zapier, and native integrations. 10. Do contacts automatically synchronize to mobile devices? Yes. Contact updates synchronize instantly with iPhones, Android devices, and Google phones with minimal setup. 11. Is ContactsFlow™ GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 compliant? Yes. ContactsFlow™ complies with GDPR, HIPAA, and SOC 2 requirements and includes permission controls, audit logs, and security features. 12. Can I track who changed contact information? Yes. Every change is logged with timestamps and user tracking, and previous versions can be restored when needed. 13. What happens if a contact is accidentally deleted? Deleted contacts can be restored anytime with unlimited backup and restore functionality. 14. How do I install the Calendar for ContactsFlow™ app? Click “Install” from the Google Workspace Marketplace listing. Once installed, the app becomes available directly inside Google Calendar™ and provides access to the full ContactsFlow™ platform.