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Google Docs

The Google Docs integration lets you programmatically create and edit documents, manage content, and automate document workflows directly from Helios.

How to connect

MethodTypeDescription
Helios Google Docs App (Recommended)OAuth 2.0Pre-configured scopes for document operations
BYO Google Docs AppOAuth 2.0Custom OAuth app for enterprise requirements

The Helios Google Docs App provides seamless setup with pre-configured permissions for most common document use cases.

Permissions

The Helios Google Docs App includes scopes for:

  • Read and write Google Docs documents
  • Read-only access to Google Drive for document discovery
  • File-level access to Drive for document management

BYO Google Docs App

Create your own Google OAuth application for custom control over scopes and branding.

Setup Steps
  1. Go to Google Cloud Console
  2. Create a new project or select an existing one
  3. Enable the Google Docs API
  4. Configure the OAuth consent screen
  5. Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (client ID and client secret)
  6. Add the Helios redirect URI to your OAuth client
  7. Copy the client ID and client secret into Helios

Learn more in the Google Docs API documentation.

Functionality

The Google Docs integration lets your workflows create documents, edit content, manage formatting, and automate document-based processes without writing custom code.

CategoryFeatures
Document OperationsCreate, read, update documents
Content ManagementText insertion, formatting, styles
CollaborationComments, suggestions, sharing

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