Overview
# chat +send
> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.
Send a message to a space
Usage
```bash
gws chat +send --space <NAME> --text <TEXT>
```
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--space` | ✓ | — | Space name (e.g. spaces/AAAA...) |
| `--text` | ✓ | — | Message text (plain text) |
Examples
```bash
gws chat +send --space spaces/AAAAxxxx --text 'Hello team!'
```
Tips
- Use 'gws chat spaces list' to find space names.
- For cards or threaded replies, use the raw API instead.
> [!CAUTION]
> This is a **write** command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-chat](../gws-chat/SKILL.md) — All manage chat spaces and messages commands