1---
2name: gws-chat-send
3description: "Google Chat: Send a message to a space."
4metadata:
5  version: 0.22.5
6  openclaw:
7    category: "productivity"
8    requires:
9      bins:
10        - gws
11    cliHelp: "gws chat +send --help"
12---
13 
14# chat +send
15 
16> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.
17 
18Send a message to a space
19 
20## Usage
21 
22```bash
23gws chat +send --space <NAME> --text <TEXT>
24```
25 
26## Flags
27 
28| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
29|------|----------|---------|-------------|
30| `--space` | ✓ | — | Space name (e.g. spaces/AAAA...) |
31| `--text` | ✓ | — | Message text (plain text) |
32 
33## Examples
34 
35```bash
36gws chat +send --space spaces/AAAAxxxx --text 'Hello team!'
37```
38 
39## Tips
40 
41- Use 'gws chat spaces list' to find space names.
42- For cards or threaded replies, use the raw API instead.
43 
44> [!CAUTION]
45> This is a **write** command — confirm with the user before executing.
46 
47## See Also
48 
49- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
50- [gws-chat](../gws-chat/SKILL.md) — All manage chat spaces and messages commands
51