🪟 Installing GOG CLI on Windows — Step-by-Step Guide

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🪟 Installing GOG CLI on Windows

GOG CLI (gog) is the official command-line tool for accessing Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and more) directly from your terminal. One binary, no complex dependencies.

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Requirements

• Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
• Internet connection
• A Google account (Gmail or Google Workspace)

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Step-by-Step

1️⃣ Download the binary

Go to the latest release on GitHub and download the correct file for your system:

Architecture	File
AMD64 (Intel/AMD)	gogcli_<version>_windows_amd64.zip
ARM64 (Surface Pro X, etc.)	gogcli_<version>_windows_arm64.zip

Current version: v0.31.0 (released June 24, 2026)

2️⃣ Extract the ZIP

• Right-click on the downloaded .zip file
• Select "Extract All..."
• Choose a destination folder (e.g., C:\gog)

3️⃣ Add to PATH

To use gog from anywhere in the terminal:

1. Press Win + R, type sysdm.cpl and hit Enter
2. Go to Advanced → Environment Variables
3. Under System variables, find Path and click Edit
4. Click New and add the path to the folder where you extracted gog.exe (e.g., C:\gog)
5. Click OK on all windows

4️⃣ Verify the installation

Open PowerShell or Command Prompt and run:

gog --version

You should see something like:

v0.31.0 (abc1234)

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Getting Started — Authentication

After installing, connect your Google account:

gog auth credentials client_secret_XXXXX.json
gog auth add [email protected] --services gmail,calendar,drive,docs,sheets

Tip: If you don't have a Google Cloud project, use the centralized flow available on the TacFlow platform.

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Final Verification

gog auth doctor --check

All green? You're ready to manage your Google Workspace from the terminal!

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