Google Contacts#

Access Google Contacts via the Google People API with managed OAuth authentication. Search, inspect, create, and update contacts and contact groups stored in Google Contacts.

This skill uses ClawLink for hosted connection flows and credentials so you do not need to configure Google Contacts API access yourself.

Setup in 3 Steps#

Step 1: InstallStep 2: Pair AccountStep 3: Connect Google Contacts_App-specific connection GIF coming soon_Run the install command in OpenClawSign in and approve the deviceOpen the dashboard and connect Google Contacts

How It Works#

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┌─────────────────┐     ┌──────────────┐     ┌──────────────────┐
│   OpenClaw      │────▶│   ClawLink   │────▶│   Google People  │
│   (User Chat)   │     │   (OAuth)    │     │   (Contacts API) │
└─────────────────┘     └──────────────┘     └──────────────────┘
         │                       │                       │
         │  1. Install Plugin    │                       │
         │  2. Pair Device       │                       │
         │  3. Connect Contacts   │                       │
         │                       │  4. Secure Token       │
         │                       │  5. Proxy Requests    │
         │                       │                       │
         ▼                       ▼                       ▼
   ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐           ┌──────────┐
   │  SKILL   │           │ Dashboard│           │  Google  │
   │  File    │           │ Auth     │           │  People  │
   └──────────┘           └──────────┘           └──────────┘

Install#

Install the verified ClawLink plugin from ClawHub. After the user confirms, complete the full setup so ClawLink tools are visible in the next OpenClaw chat.

bash

openclaw plugins install clawhub:clawlink-plugin
openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
openclaw gateway restart

Then tell the user: "OpenClaw has been restarted. Send /new as a standalone message to start a fresh chat, then ask for Google Contacts again."

Quick Start#

bash

# List contacts
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_list_contacts" --params '{}'

# Search contacts by name
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_search_contacts" --params '{"query": "John Smith"}'

# Get a contact by ID
clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_get_contact" --params '{"resource_name": "people/123456789"}'

Authentication#

All Google Contacts tool calls are authenticated automatically by ClawLink using the user's connected Google account.

No API key is required in chat. ClawLink stores the OAuth token securely and injects it into every Google People API request on the user's behalf.

Getting Connected#

1. Install the ClawLink plugin (see Install above).
2. Pair the plugin with clawlink_begin_pairing if it is not configured yet.
3. Open https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-contacts and connect Google Contacts.
4. Call clawlink_list_integrations to verify the connection is active.

Connection Management#

List Connections#

bash

clawlink_list_integrations

Response: Returns all connected integrations. Look for google-contacts in the list.

Verify Connection#

bash

clawlink_list_tools --integration google-contacts

Response: Returns the live tool catalog for Google Contacts.

Reconnect#

If Google Contacts tools are missing or the connection shows an error:

1. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-contacts
2. After they confirm, call clawlink_list_integrations to verify
3. Then call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-contacts

Security & Permissions#

• Access is scoped to contacts and contact groups within the connected Google account.
• All write operations require explicit user confirmation. Before executing any create, update, or delete call, confirm the target resource and intended effect with the user.
• Destructive actions (delete contact, delete group) are marked as high-impact and must be confirmed.
• Contact permissions can be inspected to understand sharing state before making changes.

Tool Reference#

Contact Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegooglecontacts_list_contactsList all contacts in the user's Google ContactsReadgooglecontacts_search_contactsSearch contacts by name, email, or other fieldsReadgooglecontacts_get_contactRetrieve a specific contact by resource nameReadgooglecontacts_create_contactCreate a new contact in Google ContactsWritegooglecontacts_update_contactUpdate an existing contact's informationWritegooglecontacts_delete_contactDelete a contact from Google ContactsWrite

Contact Group Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegooglecontacts_list_contact_groupsList all contact groupsReadgooglecontacts_get_contact_groupRetrieve a specific contact groupReadgooglecontacts_create_contact_groupCreate a new contact groupWritegooglecontacts_update_contact_groupUpdate a contact group's nameWritegooglecontacts_delete_contact_groupDelete a contact groupWrite

Batch Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegooglecontacts_batch_create_contactsCreate multiple contacts in a single requestWritegooglecontacts_batch_update_contactsUpdate multiple contacts in a single requestWritegooglecontacts_batch_delete_contactsDelete multiple contacts in a single requestWrite

Directory & Profile#

ToolDescriptionModegooglecontacts_get_profileGet the user's Google profile informationReadgooglecontacts_list_peopleSearch the directory for peopleRead

Photo Operations#

ToolDescriptionModegooglecontacts_get_contact_photoGet a contact's profile photoReadgooglecontacts_update_contact_photoUpdate a contact's profile photoWrite

Code Examples#

List all contacts#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_list_contacts" \
  --params '{
    "page_size": 100
  }'

Search contacts by name#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_search_contacts" \
  --params '{
    "query": "John Smith"
  }'

Create a new contact#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_create_contact" \
  --params '{
    "names": [{"givenName": "Jane", "familyName": "Doe"}],
    "emailAddresses": [{"value": "jane.doe@example.com", "type": "home"}],
    "phoneNumbers": [{"value": "+1-555-0100", "type": "mobile"}]
  }'

Create a contact group#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_create_contact_group" \
  --params '{
    "name": "Work Colleagues"
  }'

Update a contact#

bash

clawlink_call_tool --tool "googlecontacts_update_contact" \
  --params '{
    "resource_name": "people/123456789",
    "names": [{"givenName": "Jane", "familyName": "Smith"}],
    "emailAddresses": [{"value": "jane.smith@example.com", "type": "work"}]
  }'

Discovery Workflow#

1. Call clawlink_list_integrations to confirm Google Contacts is connected.
2. Call clawlink_list_tools --integration google-contacts to see the live catalog.
3. Treat the returned list as the source of truth. Do not guess or assume what tools exist.
4. If the user describes a capability but the exact tool is unclear, call clawlink_search_tools with a short query and integration google-contacts.
5. If no Google Contacts tools appear, direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-contacts.

Execution Workflow#

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┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  READ OPERATIONS (Safe)                                     │
│  list → search → get → call                                  │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Search contacts → Get details → Show results      │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                              │
                              ▼
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  WRITE OPERATIONS (Require Confirmation)                    │
│  list → get → describe → preview → confirm → call           │
│                                                             │
│  Example: Describe tool → Preview changes → User approves    │
│           → Execute update                                   │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘

1. For unfamiliar tools, ambiguous requests, or any write action, call clawlink_describe_tool first.
2. Use the returned guidance, schema, whenToUse, askBefore, safeDefaults, examples, and followups to shape the call.
3. Prefer read, list, search, and get operations before writes when that reduces ambiguity.
4. For writes or anything marked as requiring confirmation, call clawlink_preview_tool first.
5. Execute with clawlink_call_tool. Pass confirmation only after the preview matches the user's intent.
6. If the tool call fails, report the real error. Do not invent results or restate the failure as a missing capability unless the live catalog supports that conclusion.

Notes#

• Google Contacts uses the Google People API under the hood.
• Contact IDs (resource names) are stable but not human-readable — always capture them from list/search responses for subsequent operations.
• Contact groups let you organize contacts and can be used for batch operations.
• Due to Google API scope restrictions, some directory and profile features may require additional OAuth scopes.

Error Handling#

Status / ErrorMeaningTool not foundThe tool name does not exist in the current catalog. Verify with clawlink_list_tools --integration google-contacts.Missing connectionGoogle Contacts is not connected. Direct the user to https://claw-link.dev/dashboard?add=google-contacts.RESOURCE_NOT_FOUNDContact or contact group does not exist. Check the resource name.INVALID_ARGUMENTInvalid parameter or missing required field. Review the tool schema with clawlink_describe_tool.Write rejectedUser did not confirm a write action. Always confirm before executing writes.

Troubleshooting: Tools Not Visible#

1. Check that the ClawLink plugin is installed: bash

   openclaw plugins list
   
   

2. If the plugin is installed but tools are missing, tell the user to send /new as a standalone message to reload the catalog.

3. If a fresh chat does not help, run: bash

   openclaw config set tools.alsoAllow '["clawlink-plugin"]' --strict-json
   openclaw gateway restart
   
   

4. After restart, tell the user to send /new again and retry.

Troubleshooting: Invalid Tool Call#

1. Ensure the integration slug is exactly google-contacts.
2. Use clawlink_describe_tool to verify parameter names and types before calling.
3. For write operations, always call clawlink_preview_tool first.

Resources#

• Google People API Overview
• Google Contacts API
• ClawLink: https://claw-link.dev/?utm_source=clawhub&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=google-contacts-address-book
• ClawLink Docs: https://docs.claw-link.dev/openclaw
• ClawLink Verification: https://claw-link.dev/verify

Related Skills#

• Google Drive — For general Google Drive file management
• Gmail — For email operations in Google Workspace

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