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The Google Sheets integration lets you programmatically create and edit spreadsheets, manage data, and automate spreadsheet-based workflows directly from Helios.

How to connect

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

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

Permissions

The Helios Google Sheets App includes scopes for:

  • Read and write spreadsheet data
  • Read-only access to Google Drive for spreadsheet discovery
  • File-level access to Drive for spreadsheet management

BYO Google Sheets 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 Sheets 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 Sheets API documentation.

Functionality

The Google Sheets integration lets your workflows create spreadsheets, read and write data, manage formatting, and automate data-driven processes without writing custom code.

CategoryFeatures
Data OperationsRead, write, append, clear cell data
Spreadsheet ManagementCreate spreadsheets, manage sheets and tabs
FormattingCell formatting, conditional formatting, data validation
AnalysisFormulas, charts, pivot tables, filters

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