overGrive

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A Google Drive synchronization client for Linux

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What it does

overGrive synchronizes a Linux folder with Google Drive, supports selected cloud folders and can export Google documents for offline editing.

Choose a writable local folder and the top-level Google Drive folders to synchronize. External drives and network shares work only when mounted as overGrive starts, and only one account can be active at a time. Google-native documents can convert to Microsoft Office or OpenDocument formats for offline editing. Conversion back into revisions applies to original Google Docs; unrelated Office files remain normal uploaded files. Removal behavior and backup-only operation are selectable. The license is a non-expiring one-time purchase per Google Drive account, with a 14-day trial.

Strengths

  • Linux Google Drive synchronization

Watch out for

  • The documented selective-sync choice is limited to top-level folders

Best for

  • Keeping Google Drive files available on Linux

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