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Google Sheets

Turns your spreadsheets into live databases by syncing data between SaaS tools, automating row updates, and executing SQL queries across your sheets.

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Why use Ceven?

  1. AI native Google Sheets integration

    • Describe the outcome and Ceven picks the right Google Sheets calls, fills the parameters, and checks the result.
    • Structured, agent friendly tool schemas so each call runs reliably instead of by guesswork.
    • Rich coverage for reading, writing, and querying your Google Sheets data, across all 44 of its actions.

  2. Managed auth

    • Built in OAuth with automatic token refresh and rotation.
    • One place to manage, scope, and revoke Google Sheets access.
    • Per user and per environment credentials instead of shared keys.

  3. Agent optimized design

    • Actions are tuned from real success and error rates so reliability climbs over time.
    • Full execution logs so you always know what ran in Google Sheets, when, and on whose behalf.
    • The agent pauses and asks when Google Sheets is unclear instead of plowing ahead.

  4. Enterprise grade security

    • Fine grained access so you control which agents and people can reach Google Sheets.
    • Least privilege by default, read scopes first and only the writes a workflow needs.
    • A full audit trail of every Google Sheets action to support review and sign off.

Supported tools

Every action Ceven's agents can run on Google Sheets, and when to use it.

Create a Google Sheet
Use this to start a new spreadsheet in Google Drive with a specific title.
Append Values to Spreadsheet
Add new data rows to the end of an existing table. Use for logging events or adding new leads.
Execute SQL on Spreadsheet
Run select, insert, update, or delete queries using SQL syntax against your sheet data.
Look up spreadsheet row
Find the first row where a cell matches your query string exactly within a specific range.
Batch update spreadsheet
Update multiple cell ranges at once or append values if no starting cell is provided.
Get sheet names
Pull a list of all worksheet names in a spreadsheet to discover available tabs.
Create sheet from JSON
Generate a new spreadsheet and populate the first tab using a JSON array for headers and rows.
Get Spreadsheet by Data Filter
Retrieve specific subsets of data based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Format cell
Apply background colors or text styles to a specified range to highlight key data.
Delete Dimension
Remove specific rows or columns from a sheet to clean up old data.
Create Chart
Generate a visual chart within the spreadsheet using a specified data range.
Update Sheet Properties
Change the title, tab color, or visibility of a specific worksheet.
Add Sheet to Spreadsheet
Adds a new sheet (worksheet) to a spreadsheet. use this tool to create a new tab within an existing google sheet, optionally specifying its title, index, size, and other properties.
Aggregate Column Data
Searches for rows where a specific column matches a value and performs mathematical operations on data from another column.
Append Dimension
Tool to append new rows or columns to a sheet, increasing its size. use when you need to add empty rows or columns to an existing sheet.
Batch get spreadsheet
Retrieves data from specified cell ranges in a google spreadsheet; ensure the spreadsheet has at least one worksheet and any explicitly referenced sheet names in ranges exist.
Batch Update Values by Data Filter
Tool to update values in ranges matching data filters. use when you need to update specific data in a google sheet based on criteria rather than fixed cell ranges.
Clear Basic Filter
Tool to clear the basic filter from a sheet. use when you need to remove an existing basic filter from a specific sheet within a google spreadsheet.
Clear spreadsheet values
Clears cell content (preserving formatting and notes) from a specified a1 notation range in a google spreadsheet; the range must correspond to an existing sheet and cells.
Create Chart in Google Sheets
Create a chart in a google sheets spreadsheet using the specified data range and chart type.
Create spreadsheet column
Creates a new column in a google spreadsheet, requiring a valid `spreadsheet id` and an existing `sheet id`; an out of bounds `insert index` may append/prepend the column.
Create spreadsheet row
Inserts a new, empty row into a specified sheet of a google spreadsheet at a given index, optionally inheriting formatting from the row above.
Delete Dimension (Rows/Columns)
Tool to delete specified rows or columns from a sheet in a google spreadsheet. use when you need to remove a range of rows or columns.
Delete Sheet
Tool to delete a sheet (worksheet) from a spreadsheet. use when you need to remove a specific sheet from a google sheet document.
Find worksheet by title
Finds a worksheet by its exact, case sensitive title within a google spreadsheet; returns a boolean indicating if found and the complete metadata of the entire spreadsheet, regardless of whether the target worksheet is found.
Get spreadsheet info
Retrieves comprehensive metadata for a google spreadsheet using its id, excluding cell data.
Get Table Schema
This action is used to get the schema of a table in a google spreadsheet, call this action to get the schema of a table in a spreadsheet before you query the table. analyze table structure and infer column names, types, and constraints. use
Insert Dimension in Google Sheet
Tool to insert new rows or columns into a sheet at a specified location. use when you need to add empty rows or columns within an existing google sheet.
List Tables in Spreadsheet
This action is used to list all tables in a google spreadsheet, call this action to get the list of tables in a spreadsheet. discover all tables in a google spreadsheet by analyzing sheet structure and detecting data patterns. uses heuristi
Query Spreadsheet Table
This action is used to query a table in a google spreadsheet, call this action to query a table in a spreadsheet. execute sql like select queries against spreadsheet tables. supports where conditions, order by, limit clauses. call this acti

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Frequently asked questions

Ceven uses OAuth 2.0 to access your spreadsheets. When you connect your account, you are redirected to a Google consent screen where you explicitly grant permission for the agent to see, edit, create, and delete your spreadsheets. We never see your Google password. The agent only accesses the specific files required by the workflow. You can manage these permissions at any time through your Google Account security settings. If you revoke access, all active workflows relying on those sheets will pause until you reconnect the account. This ensures that your private documents remain secure and only the authorized agent can modify your data.
Yes, but you should be aware of Google Sheets API rate limits. Google imposes a limit on the number of write requests per minute per user. For massive datasets, Ceven uses batch update operations instead of updating cells one by one to minimize API calls. If a workflow exceeds the quota, the agent will automatically implement an exponential backoff strategy to retry the request. For extremely large files, we recommend using the SQL execution tool or data filters to target specific ranges rather than reading the entire sheet into memory, which ensures the workflow remains fast and reliable.
The agent can read the calculated value of a formula or write a formula string directly into a cell. If you use the batch update tool to insert a string like equals sum A1 A10, Google Sheets will process that as a formula. However, the agent cannot see the internal calculation logic in real time; it sees the resulting value. If you need the agent to trigger an action based on a formula result, ensure the sheet has recalculated before the agent reads the cell. For complex logic, we recommend using the SQL tool for more predictable data manipulation.
Yes. You can set up workflows where a change in a Google Sheet triggers an action in another tool. For example, changing a status cell to shipped could trigger a notification in Slack or an email via Gmail. Because the Google Sheets API does not always push updates instantly, Ceven uses a combination of polling and webhook listeners where available to detect changes. You can specify which columns the agent should monitor for changes, ensuring that irrelevant edits to your spreadsheet do not trigger unnecessary automation runs in your other connected SaaS tools.
If a workflow specifies a worksheet title that does not exist, the agent will first use the Get sheet names tool to list all available tabs. It then performs a case insensitive search to see if there is a close match. If no match is found, the agent will stop the workflow and send you a notification asking for the correct sheet name. To prevent this, we recommend using the spreadsheet ID and sheet ID whenever possible, as these are unique identifiers that do not change even if a human renames the tab in the Google Sheets UI.
The agent can programmatically create charts using the Create Chart tool. You simply define the data range and the chart type, such as a pie chart or a bar graph, and the agent inserts it into the spreadsheet. This is particularly useful for automated weekly reporting. The agent can set the chart position and size so that your dashboard looks professional every time it is generated. While the agent cannot design complex aesthetic layouts, it can ensure that the right data is visualized and placed in the correct tab for your review.
There is no hard limit on the number of individual spreadsheets Ceven can connect to. However, each spreadsheet has a cell limit of ten million cells. If your workflow attempts to append data to a sheet that has reached this limit, the Google API will return an error. In these cases, the agent can be programmed to create a new sheet for the next month or year and archive the old one. By managing your data architecture through the agent, you can avoid the common pitfalls of spreadsheet bloat while maintaining a full history of your records.
The SQL tool allows the agent to treat your spreadsheet like a relational database. It automatically detects tables based on the header row and allows the use of standard select and where clauses. This is much faster than reading every row and filtering in the AI context. For example, the agent can run a query to find all rows where the spend is over one thousand dollars and the status is pending. This allows for sophisticated data analysis and reporting without needing to write complex scripts or manually filter thousands of rows of data.

Alternatives to Google Sheets

Other tools that solve a similar problem. Ceven supports these too, so you can switch or run more than one at once.

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