Google Sheets
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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 Sheets account to Nirvai to read, write, and automate spreadsheet data and workflows.
Supported Authentication Methods
- OAuth2
Prerequisites
- A Google account
- Access to Google Sheets
Setup Instructions
Option 1: OAuth2 (Recommended)
- In Nirvai, go to Credentials > Add Credential
- Select Google Sheets OAuth2
- Click Authorize
- Sign in with your Google account
- Review and accept the requested permissions:
- View and manage your spreadsheets
- Read and write cell values
- You'll be redirected back to Nirvai with your credential saved
Permissions Requested
- spreadsheets: Full access to spreadsheets
- spreadsheets.readonly: View spreadsheet data
- drive.file: Access to files created/opened by the app
What You Can Do
- Read and write cell ranges
- Append rows and update values
- Create and format sheets
- Build automated reporting and data pipelines
Troubleshooting
Common Issues
- Access Denied: Ensure you authorized all requested scopes
- Range Not Found: Verify the sheet name and A1 notation range
- Quota Exceeded: Check your Google Sheets API usage limits
Related Resources
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.