Google Sheets

Blocks for creating, reading, and editing Google Sheets spreadsheets.

Google Sheets Add Column

What it is

Add a new column with a header. Can add at the end or insert at a specific position.

How it works

This block adds a new column to a Google Sheet with a specified header name. You can add the column at the end or insert it before a specific column position. If you provide a default value, all existing data rows will be populated with that value.

The block uses the Google Sheets API to perform the insertion, shifting existing columns to the right when inserting in the middle.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

header

Header name for the new column

str

Yes

position

Where to add: 'end' for last column, or column letter (e.g., 'C') to insert before

str

No

default_value

Default value to fill in all data rows (optional). Requires existing data rows.

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

column_letter

Letter of the new column (e.g., 'D')

str

column_index

0-based index of the new column

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Schema Evolution: Add new data fields to existing tracking sheets as requirements change.

Status Tracking: Add a "Status" or "Processed" column to mark items as they flow through a workflow.

Data Enhancement: Add computed or lookup columns to enrich existing datasets.


Google Sheets Add Dropdown

What it is

Add a dropdown list (data validation) to cells. Useful for enforcing valid inputs.

How it works

This block adds data validation rules to a cell range using the Google Sheets API, creating dropdown menus with predefined options. You can enforce strict validation (reject invalid inputs) or show warnings for non-list values.

The dropdown arrow appears in cells when enabled, providing users with a list of valid choices.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

range

Cell range to add dropdown to (e.g., 'B2:B100')

str

Yes

options

List of dropdown options

List[str]

Yes

strict

Reject input not in the list

bool

No

show_dropdown

Show dropdown arrow in cells

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Status Tracking: Add status dropdowns (Pending, In Progress, Complete) to task tracking sheets.

Data Entry Control: Restrict input options to valid categories, departments, or product types.

Survey Forms: Create structured input fields with predefined response options.


Google Sheets Add Note

What it is

Add a note to a cell in a Google Sheet

How it works

This block adds a text note to a specific cell using the Google Sheets API. Notes appear when hovering over a cell and provide additional context without affecting cell values.

Notes are useful for documentation, explanations, or audit trails that shouldn't modify the underlying data.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to add note to

Spreadsheet

No

cell

Cell to add note to (e.g., A1, B2)

str

Yes

note

Note text to add

str

Yes

sheet_name

Name of the sheet. Defaults to first sheet.

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if operation failed

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Audit Trail: Add notes documenting who modified data and when.

Data Documentation: Explain calculation logic or data sources for specific cells.

Error Flagging: Mark cells with notes explaining validation issues or anomalies.


Google Sheets Append Row

What it is

Append or Add a single row to the end of a Google Sheet. The row is added after the last row with data.

How it works

This block appends a new row to the end of a Google Sheet after the last row containing data. You provide values as a list that maps to columns in order. The value_input_option controls whether values are parsed (like formulas or dates) or stored as raw text.

This is ideal for continuously adding records to a log or database-style sheet.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

row

Row values to append (e.g., ['Alice', '[email protected]', '25'])

List[str]

Yes

sheet_name

Sheet to append to (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

value_input_option

How values are interpreted. USER_ENTERED: parsed like typed input (e.g., '=SUM(A1:A5)' becomes a formula, '1/2/2024' becomes a date). RAW: stored as-is without parsing.

"RAW" | "USER_ENTERED"

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Append API response

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining to other blocks

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Lead Capture: Append new leads from forms or webhooks to a sales tracking sheet.

Event Logging: Add timestamped entries to an activity log or audit trail.

Data Collection: Continuously gather data points from sensors, APIs, or user submissions.


Google Sheets Batch Operations

What it is

This block performs multiple operations on a Google Sheets spreadsheet in a single batch request.

How it works

This block combines multiple spreadsheet operations into a single API call using the Google Sheets API's batch update functionality. This is more efficient than making separate calls for each operation.

Operations execute in order and can include various actions like formatting, data validation, and protection. The batch fails if any operation fails.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

operations

List of operations to perform

List[BatchOperation]

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the batch operations

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Bulk Setup: Apply multiple formatting rules, validations, and protections when setting up new sheets.

Performance Optimization: Reduce API calls by batching multiple updates together.

Atomic Updates: Ensure multiple related changes succeed or fail together.


Google Sheets Clear

What it is

This block clears data from a specified range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

How it works

This block removes all values from a specified cell range using the Google Sheets API. The cells remain but their contents are deleted, preserving any formatting.

Use A1 notation (e.g., "A1:D10" or "Sheet1!B2:C5") to specify the range to clear.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

range

The A1 notation of the range to clear

str

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the clear operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Reset: Clear data areas before importing fresh data from external sources.

Template Preparation: Reset input areas of templates before distributing new copies.

Periodic Cleanup: Clear temporary or staging data areas as part of scheduled workflows.


Google Sheets Copy To Spreadsheet

What it is

Copy a sheet from one spreadsheet to another.

How it works

This block copies an entire sheet (tab) from one Google Spreadsheet to another using the Google Sheets API. The copied sheet includes all data, formatting, formulas, and structure.

The new sheet is added to the destination spreadsheet with a potentially modified name if a sheet with the same name already exists.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

source_spreadsheet

Select the source spreadsheet

Source Spreadsheet

No

source_sheet_name

Sheet to copy (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

destination_spreadsheet_id

ID of the destination spreadsheet

str

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the copy operation

Dict[str, Any]

new_sheet_id

ID of the new sheet in the destination

int

new_sheet_name

Name of the new sheet

str

spreadsheet

The source spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Template Distribution: Copy template sheets to individual project or client spreadsheets.

Report Consolidation: Copy data sheets from multiple sources into a master spreadsheet.

Backup Creation: Copy important sheets to backup spreadsheets for archival.


Google Sheets Create Named Range

What it is

Create a named range to reference cells by name instead of A1 notation.

How it works

This block creates a named range in a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Sheets API. Named ranges allow you to reference cells by descriptive names instead of A1 notation, making formulas more readable.

Named ranges can be used in formulas across the spreadsheet and make maintenance easier when data locations change.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

name

Name for the range (e.g., 'SalesData', 'CustomerList')

str

Yes

range

Cell range in A1 notation (e.g., 'A1:D10', 'B2:B100')

str

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

named_range_id

ID of the created named range

str

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Formula Clarity: Create named ranges like "SalesData" or "TaxRate" for clearer formulas.

Dynamic References: Define named ranges that formulas reference, simplifying updates.

Data Source Setup: Create named ranges for areas that serve as data sources for charts or lookups.


Google Sheets Create Spreadsheet

What it is

This block creates a new Google Sheets spreadsheet with specified sheets.

How it works

This block creates a brand new Google Sheets spreadsheet with a specified title and optional sheet names. The spreadsheet is created in the user's Google Drive and immediately accessible via the returned URL.

The spreadsheet output can be chained to other Sheets blocks for immediate data population.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

title

The title of the new spreadsheet

str

Yes

sheet_names

List of sheet names to create (optional, defaults to single 'Sheet1')

List[str]

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result containing spreadsheet ID and URL

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The created spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

spreadsheet_id

The ID of the created spreadsheet

str

spreadsheet_url

The URL of the created spreadsheet

str

Possible use case

Report Generation: Create new spreadsheets for periodic reports with dedicated sheets for different data sections.

Project Setup: Automatically create project tracking spreadsheets with pre-defined sheet structures.

Data Export: Create new spreadsheets to export data from other systems for sharing.


Google Sheets Delete Column

What it is

Delete a column by header name or column letter.

How it works

This block removes an entire column from a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. You can specify the column by its header name or column letter (A, B, C, etc.).

All data in the column is permanently deleted and subsequent columns shift left to fill the gap.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

column

Column to delete (header name or column letter like 'A', 'B')

str

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the delete operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Schema Cleanup: Remove deprecated or unused columns from data sheets.

Data Reduction: Delete columns containing sensitive or unnecessary information before sharing.

Structure Maintenance: Remove temporary calculation columns after processing.


Google Sheets Delete Rows

What it is

Delete specific rows from a Google Sheet by their row indices. Works well with FilterRowsBlock output.

How it works

This block removes specific rows from a Google Sheet by their 1-based row indices using the Google Sheets API. It handles multiple deletions efficiently by processing from bottom to top to maintain correct indices.

Works seamlessly with the Filter Rows block output to delete rows matching specific criteria.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

row_indices

1-based row indices to delete (e.g., [2, 5, 7])

List[int]

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the delete operation

Dict[str, Any]

deleted_count

Number of rows deleted

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Cleanup: Delete rows with invalid or incomplete data identified by filtering.

Record Removal: Remove processed or archived records from active sheets.

Conditional Deletion: Delete rows matching specific criteria like outdated entries or cancelled items.


Google Sheets Export Csv

What it is

Export a Google Sheet as CSV data

How it works

This block exports data from a Google Sheet as a CSV-formatted string using the Google Sheets API. You can choose whether to include headers and specify which sheet to export.

The CSV data can be used for integration with other systems, file downloads, or data processing pipelines.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to export from

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Name of the sheet to export. Defaults to first sheet.

str

No

include_headers

Include the first row (headers) in the CSV output

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if export failed

str

csv_data

The sheet data as CSV string

str

row_count

Number of rows exported

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

System Integration: Export data as CSV for import into external systems or databases.

File Distribution: Generate CSV exports for email attachments or file downloads.

Data Backup: Create periodic CSV backups of spreadsheet data.


Google Sheets Filter Rows

What it is

Filter rows in a Google Sheet based on a column condition. Returns matching rows and their indices.

How it works

This block filters rows in a Google Sheet based on conditions applied to a specific column using the Google Sheets API. Supports operators like equals, not_equals, contains, is_empty, and is_not_empty.

Returns matching rows along with their original 1-based row indices, making it easy to chain with delete or update operations.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

filter_column

Column to filter on (header name or column letter like 'A', 'B')

str

Yes

filter_value

Value to filter by (not used for is_empty/is_not_empty operators)

str

No

operator

Filter comparison operator

"equals" | "not_equals" | "contains" | "not_contains" | "greater_than" | "less_than" | "greater_than_or_equal" | "less_than_or_equal" | "is_empty" | "is_not_empty"

No

match_case

Whether to match case in comparisons

bool

No

include_header

Include header row in output

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

rows

Filtered rows (including header if requested)

List[List[str]]

row_indices

Original 1-based row indices of matching rows (useful for deletion)

List[int]

count

Number of matching rows (excluding header)

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Conditional Processing: Filter rows by status to process only pending or active items.

Data Extraction: Extract rows matching specific criteria for reports or analysis.

Cleanup Preparation: Identify rows to delete based on conditions like empty values or specific statuses.


Google Sheets Find

What it is

Find text in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Returns locations and count of occurrences. Can find all occurrences or just the first one.

How it works

This block searches for text across a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Sheets API. You can search entire spreadsheets or specific sheets/ranges, with options for case matching and whole-cell matching.

Returns the locations (sheet, row, column) of all matches or just the first one, along with the total count.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

find_text

The text to find

str

Yes

sheet_id

The ID of the specific sheet to search (optional, searches all sheets if not provided)

int

No

match_case

Whether to match case

bool

No

match_entire_cell

Whether to match entire cell

bool

No

find_all

Whether to find all occurrences (true) or just the first one (false)

bool

No

range

The A1 notation range to search in (optional, searches entire sheet if not provided)

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the find operation including locations and count

Dict[str, Any]

locations

List of cell locations where the text was found

List[Dict[str, Any]]

count

Number of occurrences found

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Validation: Find specific values to verify data presence or locate errors.

Position Lookup: Find where specific text appears to determine update locations.

Audit Checks: Search for specific terms across spreadsheets for compliance verification.


Google Sheets Find Replace

What it is

This block finds and replaces text in a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

How it works

This block performs find-and-replace operations across a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Sheets API. You can target all sheets or specific ones, with options for case matching and whole-cell matching.

Returns the number of replacements made, enabling verification of the operation's scope.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

find_text

The text to find

str

Yes

replace_text

The text to replace with

str

Yes

sheet_id

The ID of the specific sheet to search (optional, searches all sheets if not provided)

int

No

match_case

Whether to match case

bool

No

match_entire_cell

Whether to match entire cell

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the find/replace operation including number of replacements

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Standardization: Replace variations of terms with standardized values.

Batch Updates: Update company names, status values, or codes across entire spreadsheets.

Error Correction: Fix systematic typos or outdated values across all sheets.


Google Sheets Format

What it is

Format a range in a Google Sheet (sheet optional)

How it works

This block applies visual formatting to cell ranges in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. Options include background color, text color, bold, italic, and font size.

Formatting enhances readability and can highlight important data or create visual structure in reports.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

range

A1 notation – sheet optional

str

Yes

background_color

-

Dict[str, Any]

No

text_color

-

Dict[str, Any]

No

bold

-

bool

No

italic

-

bool

No

font_size

-

int

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

API response or success flag

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Header Styling: Format header rows with bold text and background colors.

Conditional Highlighting: Apply colors to highlight important values or warnings.

Report Presentation: Style sheets for professional presentation before sharing.


Google Sheets Get Column

What it is

Extract all values from a specific column. Useful for getting a list of emails, IDs, or any single field.

How it works

This block extracts all values from a specific column in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. You can reference the column by header name or column letter, with options to skip empty cells and include/exclude headers.

Returns values as a list for easy iteration or processing in subsequent blocks.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

column

Column to extract (header name or column letter like 'A', 'B')

str

Yes

include_header

Include the header in output

bool

No

skip_empty

Skip empty cells

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

values

List of values from the column

List[str]

count

Number of values (excluding header if not included)

int

column_index

0-based column index

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Email Lists: Extract email column values for sending notifications or marketing.

ID Processing: Get all IDs from a column to process records individually.

Data Validation: Extract values to check against allowed lists or external databases.


Google Sheets Get Notes

What it is

Get notes from cells in a Google Sheet

How it works

This block retrieves cell notes from a specified range in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. Notes are the comments that appear when hovering over cells.

Returns a list of notes with their cell locations, useful for extracting documentation or audit information.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to get notes from

Spreadsheet

No

range

Range to get notes from (e.g., A1:B10)

str

No

sheet_name

Name of the sheet. Defaults to first sheet.

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if operation failed

str

notes

List of notes with cell and text

List[Dict[str, Any]]

count

Number of notes found

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Audit Extraction: Retrieve notes documenting changes or approvals for compliance reports.

Documentation Review: Gather explanatory notes for documentation or training purposes.

Quality Check: Review cells with notes to identify items requiring attention.


Google Sheets Get Row

What it is

Get a specific row by its index. Returns both list and dict formats.

How it works

This block retrieves a specific row from a Google Sheet by its 1-based row index using the Google Sheets API. The row data is returned both as a list (ordered values) and as a dictionary with header names as keys.

The dictionary format makes it easy to access specific fields by name rather than position.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

row_index

1-based row index to retrieve

int

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

row

The row values as a list

List[str]

row_dict

The row as a dictionary (header: value)

Dict[str, str]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Record Retrieval: Fetch a specific record by its row number for display or processing.

Sequential Processing: Get rows one at a time in a loop for individual processing.

Verification: Retrieve specific rows to verify data or confirm updates.


Google Sheets Get Row Count

What it is

Get row count and dimensions of a Google Sheet. Useful for knowing where data ends.

How it works

This block analyzes a Google Sheet to determine its dimensions using the Google Sheets API. It returns total row count, data rows (excluding header), the last row with data, and column count.

This information is essential for determining loop boundaries or validating data presence.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

include_header

Include header row in count

bool

No

count_empty

Count rows with only empty cells

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

total_rows

Total number of rows

int

data_rows

Number of data rows (excluding header)

int

last_row

1-based index of the last row with data

int

column_count

Number of columns

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Loop Boundaries: Determine how many rows to iterate through when processing data.

Empty Check: Verify if a sheet has data before attempting to process it.

Progress Tracking: Track how many records exist for reporting or dashboards.


Google Sheets Get Unique Values

What it is

Get unique values from a column. Useful for building dropdown options or finding distinct categories.

How it works

This block extracts unique values from a column in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. Optionally includes counts for each value and can sort results by frequency.

Useful for discovering data categories, building dynamic dropdown lists, or analyzing data distribution.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

column

Column to get unique values from (header name or column letter)

str

Yes

include_count

Include count of each unique value

bool

No

sort_by_count

Sort results by count (most frequent first)

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

values

List of unique values

List[str]

counts

Count of each unique value (if include_count is True)

Dict[str, int]

total_unique

Total number of unique values

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Dynamic Dropdowns: Build dropdown options from actual data values in the sheet.

Category Analysis: Discover all unique categories or types in a dataset.

Data Quality: Identify unexpected values or typos by reviewing unique entries.


Google Sheets Import Csv

What it is

Import CSV data into a Google Sheet

How it works

This block imports CSV-formatted data into a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. You can specify the target sheet, starting cell, and whether to clear existing data first.

The CSV string is parsed and written to the sheet, enabling data import from external sources or API responses.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to import into

Spreadsheet

No

csv_data

CSV data to import

str

Yes

sheet_name

Name of the sheet. Defaults to first sheet.

str

No

start_cell

Cell to start importing at (e.g., A1, B2)

str

No

clear_existing

Clear existing data before importing

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if import failed

str

result

Import result

Dict[str, Any]

rows_imported

Number of rows imported

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Import: Import CSV data from external APIs or file uploads into Google Sheets.

Bulk Updates: Replace sheet data with fresh CSV exports from other systems.

Migration: Transfer data from CSV-based systems into Google Sheets.


Google Sheets Insert Row

What it is

Insert a single row at a specific position. Existing rows shift down.

How it works

This block inserts a row at a specific position in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. Existing rows at and below the insertion point shift down to make room.

Use value_input_option to control whether values are parsed (USER_ENTERED) or stored as-is (RAW).

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

row

Row values to insert (e.g., ['Alice', '[email protected]', '25'])

List[str]

Yes

row_index

1-based row index where to insert (existing rows shift down)

int

Yes

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

value_input_option

How values are interpreted. USER_ENTERED: parsed like typed input (e.g., '=SUM(A1:A5)' becomes a formula, '1/2/2024' becomes a date). RAW: stored as-is without parsing.

"RAW" | "USER_ENTERED"

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the insert operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Priority Insertion: Insert high-priority items at the top of lists.

Ordered Data Entry: Add new records at specific positions to maintain sorting.

Template Rows: Insert pre-formatted rows at designated positions.


Google Sheets List Named Ranges

What it is

List all named ranges in a spreadsheet.

How it works

This block retrieves all named ranges defined in a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Sheets API. Returns each range's name, ID, and the cell range it references.

Useful for discovering available named ranges or auditing spreadsheet configuration.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

named_ranges

List of named ranges with name, id, and range info

List[Dict[str, Any]]

count

Number of named ranges

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Configuration Discovery: List available named ranges to understand spreadsheet structure.

Formula Building: Get named range names for building formulas programmatically.

Audit Documentation: Generate documentation of named ranges for spreadsheet templates.


Google Sheets Lookup Row

What it is

Look up a row by finding a value in a specific column. Returns the first matching row and optionally specific columns.

How it works

This block performs a lookup operation similar to VLOOKUP—it finds a row where a specific column matches your search value, then returns that row's data. You can return all columns or just specific ones.

This is useful for database-style lookups where you need to find a record by ID, email, or any unique identifier.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

lookup_column

Column to search in (header name or column letter)

str

Yes

lookup_value

Value to search for

str

Yes

return_columns

Columns to return (header names or letters). Empty = all columns.

List[str]

No

match_case

Whether to match case

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

row

The matching row (all or selected columns)

List[str]

row_dict

The matching row as a dictionary (header: value)

Dict[str, str]

row_index

1-based row index of the match

int

found

Whether a match was found

bool

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Customer Lookup: Find customer details by email address or customer ID.

Inventory Check: Look up product information by SKU or product name.

Configuration Retrieval: Fetch settings for a specific entity from a configuration sheet.


Google Sheets Manage Sheet

What it is

Create, delete, or copy sheets (sheet optional)

How it works

This block manages sheets (tabs) within a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Sheets API. Operations include creating new sheets, deleting existing sheets, or copying sheets within the same spreadsheet.

Use this to dynamically organize spreadsheet structure as part of workflows.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

operation

Operation to perform

"create" | "delete" | "copy"

Yes

sheet_name

Target sheet name (defaults to first sheet for delete)

str

No

source_sheet_id

Source sheet ID for copy

int

No

destination_sheet_name

New sheet name for copy

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Operation result

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Dynamic Structure: Create new sheets for each month, project, or category as needed.

Template Duplication: Copy template sheets for new data entry cycles.

Cleanup Operations: Delete outdated or temporary sheets after processing.


Google Sheets Metadata

What it is

This block retrieves metadata about a Google Sheets spreadsheet including sheet names and properties.

How it works

This block retrieves spreadsheet metadata using the Google Sheets API, including title, sheet names, sheet IDs, and properties like row/column counts and frozen rows.

Useful for understanding spreadsheet structure before performing operations.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The metadata of the spreadsheet including sheets info

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Structure Discovery: Get sheet names and IDs before performing sheet-specific operations.

Validation: Verify spreadsheet structure matches expectations before data operations.

Dynamic Routing: Determine which sheets exist to route data appropriately.


Google Sheets Protect Range

What it is

Protect a cell range or entire sheet from editing.

How it works

This block adds protection to cell ranges or entire sheets using the Google Sheets API. Protected ranges can either block editing completely or show warnings while still allowing edits.

Use this to prevent accidental changes to important formulas, headers, or reference data.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

range

Cell range to protect (e.g., 'A1:D10'). Leave empty to protect entire sheet.

str

No

description

Description for the protected range

str

No

warning_only

Show warning but allow editing (vs blocking completely)

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

protection_id

ID of the protection

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Formula Protection: Protect cells containing critical formulas from accidental modification.

Header Lock: Prevent changes to header rows that could break data processing.

Reference Data: Protect lookup tables or configuration values from unauthorized changes.


Google Sheets Read

What it is

A block that reads data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet using A1 notation range selection.

How it works

The block connects to Google Sheets using provided credentials, then fetches data from the specified spreadsheet and range.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

range

The A1 notation of the range to read

str

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The data read from the spreadsheet

List[List[str]]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

A marketing team could use this block to automatically retrieve the latest campaign performance data from a shared Google Sheets document for analysis and reporting.


Google Sheets Remove Duplicates

What it is

Remove duplicate rows based on specified columns. Keeps either the first or last occurrence.

How it works

This block identifies and removes duplicate rows from a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. You can specify which columns to check for duplicates and whether to keep the first or last occurrence.

Case sensitivity is configurable for text comparisons.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

columns

Columns to check for duplicates (header names or letters). Empty = all columns.

List[str]

No

keep

Which duplicate to keep: 'first' or 'last'

str

No

match_case

Whether to match case when comparing

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

removed_count

Number of duplicate rows removed

int

remaining_rows

Number of rows remaining

int

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Data Deduplication: Clean up sheets containing duplicate entries from multiple data sources.

Import Cleanup: Remove duplicates after importing data from external systems.

List Maintenance: Keep email lists or contact lists free of duplicate entries.


Google Sheets Set Public Access

What it is

Make a Google Spreadsheet public or private

How it works

This block modifies the sharing settings of a Google Spreadsheet using the Google Drive API to make it publicly accessible or private. You can set the access level to reader or commenter.

When made public, anyone with the link can access the spreadsheet. The share link is returned for distribution.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to modify access for

Spreadsheet

No

public

True to make public, False to make private

bool

No

role

Permission role for public access

"reader" | "commenter"

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if operation failed

str

result

Result of the operation

Dict[str, Any]

share_link

Link to the spreadsheet

str

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Public Dashboards: Make report spreadsheets publicly viewable for stakeholders.

Resource Sharing: Publish reference data or templates for public access.

Access Control: Toggle between public and private access based on workflow stages.


Google Sheets Share Spreadsheet

What it is

Share a Google Spreadsheet with users or get shareable link

How it works

This block shares a Google Spreadsheet with specific users by email address using the Google Drive API. You can set permission levels (reader, writer, commenter) and optionally send notification emails with custom messages.

Leave the email blank to just generate a shareable link.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet to share

Spreadsheet

No

email

Email address to share with. Leave empty for link sharing.

str

No

role

Permission role for the user

"reader" | "writer" | "commenter"

No

send_notification

Send notification email to the user

bool

No

message

Optional message to include in notification email

str

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if share failed

str

result

Result of the share operation

Dict[str, Any]

share_link

Link to the spreadsheet

str

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Automated Collaboration: Share generated reports with stakeholders automatically.

Team Onboarding: Grant access to project spreadsheets for new team members.

Client Delivery: Share completed deliverables with clients including notification messages.


Google Sheets Sort

What it is

Sort a Google Sheet by one or two columns. The sheet is sorted in-place.

How it works

This block sorts data in a Google Sheet by one or two columns using the Google Sheets API. You can specify ascending or descending order for each column and whether to preserve a header row.

Sorting is performed in-place, modifying the sheet directly.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

sort_column

Primary column to sort by (header name or column letter)

str

Yes

sort_order

Sort order for primary column

"ascending" | "descending"

No

secondary_column

Secondary column to sort by (optional)

str

No

secondary_order

Sort order for secondary column

"ascending" | "descending"

No

has_header

Whether the data has a header row (header won't be sorted)

bool

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the sort operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Report Organization: Sort data by date, priority, or status before generating reports.

Data Presentation: Organize data alphabetically or numerically for better readability.

Processing Order: Sort items by priority to process high-priority items first.


Google Sheets Update Cell

What it is

Update a single cell in a Google Sheets spreadsheet.

How it works

This block updates a single cell in a Google Sheet using the Google Sheets API. Use A1 notation to specify the cell (e.g., "A1" or "Sheet1!B2").

Use value_input_option to control whether values are parsed (USER_ENTERED) or stored as-is (RAW).

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

cell

Cell address in A1 notation (e.g., 'A1', 'Sheet1!B2')

str

Yes

value

Value to write to the cell

str

Yes

value_input_option

How input data should be interpreted

"RAW" | "USER_ENTERED"

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the update operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Status Updates: Update a status cell when processing completes.

Timestamp Recording: Write timestamps to cells marking when records were processed.

Single Value Updates: Change individual values like totals, flags, or configuration settings.


Google Sheets Update Row

What it is

Update a specific row by its index. Can use list or dict format for values.

How it works

This block updates an entire row in a Google Sheet by its 1-based row index using the Google Sheets API. You can provide values as an ordered list or as a dictionary with header names as keys.

The dictionary format is convenient when you only need to update specific columns.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

sheet_name

Sheet name (optional, defaults to first sheet)

str

No

row_index

1-based row index to update

int

Yes

values

New values for the row (in column order)

List[str]

No

dict_values

Values as dict with column headers as keys (alternative to values)

Dict[str, str]

No

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

Result of the update operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet for chaining

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

Record Updates: Update specific records identified by row index after lookup.

Batch Field Updates: Change multiple fields in a row simultaneously.

Processing Results: Write results back to source rows after processing.


Google Sheets Write

What it is

A block that writes data to a Google Sheets spreadsheet at a specified A1 notation range.

How it works

The block authenticates with Google Sheets using provided credentials, then updates the specified spreadsheet range with the given data.

Inputs

Input
Description
Type
Required

spreadsheet

Select a Google Sheets spreadsheet

Spreadsheet

No

range

The A1 notation of the range to write

str

Yes

values

The data to write to the spreadsheet

List[List[str]]

Yes

Outputs

Output
Description
Type

error

Error message if any

str

result

The result of the write operation

Dict[str, Any]

spreadsheet

The spreadsheet as a GoogleDriveFile (for chaining to other blocks)

GoogleDriveFile

Possible use case

An automated inventory system could use this block to update stock levels in a Google Sheets spreadsheet whenever products are sold or restocked, ensuring real-time inventory tracking.


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