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Google Docs

Prefer guided AI setup?

Instead of following these steps manually, you can use the AI Credential Assistant — describe what you want to connect and the AI will walk you through the setup step by step, tailored to your account.

Overview​

Connect your Google Docs account to Nirvai to create, read, and edit documents programmatically.

Supported Authentication Methods​

  • OAuth2

Prerequisites​

  • A Google account
  • Access to Google Docs

Setup Instructions​

  1. In Nirvai, go to Credentials > Add Credential
  2. Select Google Docs OAuth2
  3. Click Authorize
  4. Sign in with your Google account
  5. Review and accept the requested permissions:
    • View and manage your documents
    • Create and edit document content
  6. You'll be redirected back to Nirvai with your credential saved

Permissions Requested​

  • documents: Full access to documents
  • documents.readonly: View document content
  • drive.file: Access to files created/opened by the app

What You Can Do​

  • Create and edit documents
  • Insert, replace, and format text
  • Read document structure and content
  • Generate documents from templates

Troubleshooting​

Common Issues​

  • Access Denied: Ensure you authorized all requested scopes
  • Document Not Found: Verify the document ID and permissions
  • Quota Exceeded: Check your Google Docs API usage limits

Adapted from Google documentation for Nirvai platform

Next Steps​

Got your credential? Connect it to an agent

Use the AI Tool Creator to turn this credential into agent-callable tools. Describe what your agent should be able to do and the AI investigates the API, configures the endpoints, and gives you a reviewable toolkit before saving anything.