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Google Sheets API

Read and write spreadsheet data programmatically.

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What it does

The most common SMB data layer — read tracker rows, append new entries, and update statuses in Google Sheets that teams already use daily.

What data it can access

  • Cell values across tabs
  • Row and column structure
  • Sheet metadata

What actions it can perform

  • Read ranges
  • Append rows
  • Update cells
  • Create new sheets

Common AI use cases

Related data sources

Authentication / permission notes

OAuth 2.0 or Service Account

Privacy considerations

Spreadsheets often hold customer PII. Use service accounts with shared-folder access instead of broad Drive permissions.

Implementation difficulty

Beginner

Documentation

Reference: https://developers.google.com/sheets/api