Google Docs
The Google Docs integration lets Helios agents search the Google Docs API and call any endpoint to create documents, edit content, and manage formatting.
What your agents can do
Agents don't pick from a preset list of actions. They semantically search the entire Google Docs API and call whatever endpoint a task needs, using your connected credentials. Because the Docs integration can also reach the Google Drive API, an agent can locate a file in Drive and then open and edit it in Docs.
- Create new documents from a prompt, outline, or template
- Read and extract text, structure, and formatting from an existing document
- Insert, replace, or restyle content in place
- Apply headings, named styles, and text formatting
- Find a document in Drive and edit it in Docs
Authentication
| Method | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Helios Google app (recommended) | OAuth 2.0 | Per-user consent with pre-configured document scopes |
| BYO Google app | OAuth 2.0 | Bring your own Google OAuth app and credentials |
Helios Google app (recommended)
Connect in one click. Helios runs the Google OAuth redirect flow and asks each user for consent (access_type=offline, prompt=consent) so agents can act on your behalf, including when you're offline.
The Helios Google app requests scopes to:
- Read and write Google Docs documents (
documents,documents.readonly) - Discover documents in Google Drive, read-only (
drive.readonly) - Access the specific Drive files you open with Helios (
drive.file)
BYO Google app
Bring your own Google OAuth application when you need custom scopes or branding.
- Go to Google Cloud Console
- Create a new project or select an existing one
- Enable the Google Docs API (and the Google Drive API)
- Configure the OAuth consent screen
- Create OAuth 2.0 credentials (client ID and client secret)
- Add the Helios redirect URI to your OAuth client
- In Helios, supply your client ID, client secret, an access token, a refresh token, and the Google account email
Learn more in the Google Docs API documentation.
Triggers
Google Docs does not currently emit event triggers into Helios. Use it from Chat, or from a Workflow driven by a schedule, webhook, or manual run.
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