What is a .GSCRIPT file?
A .GSCRIPT file is a type of shortcut file specifically for Google Apps Script. Google Apps Script is a platform that lets you create scripts to automate tasks across Google products. When you create a script in Google Apps Script, it gets stored in your Google Drive. If you want a quick way to access this script from your computer, Google Drive for Desktop can create a .GSCRIPT file for you. This file doesn't contain the script itself but has information that points to where the script is stored online, and it also includes which Gmail account made the script.
You can open a .GSCRIPT file with several programs, but it's mainly designed to work with Google Drive for Desktop. Since it's a shortcut, opening it will take you directly to the script in your web browser, provided you're logged into the correct Gmail account. If you're curious about what's inside the .GSCRIPT file, you can use any text editor (like Notepad on Windows, TextEdit on Mac, or any other basic text editing software) to open it. You'll see some details about the script, but remember, the actual script is not in this file, just a reference to it.
For those using Chrome OS, the operating system found on Chromebooks, opening a .GSCRIPT file is straightforward since Chrome OS is designed to work seamlessly with Google Drive and Google Apps Script. Chrome OS can handle these files without needing any additional software.
In summary, a .GSCRIPT file is a shortcut that helps you quickly access a Google Apps Script stored in Google Drive. You can open it with Google Drive for Desktop or any text editor, but to actually run or edit the script, you'll be taken to its location in Google Drive.
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