Google Sheets Integration
Automate data analysis and workflow management by linking Elly with your Google Sheets.
1. Getting Started
This tutorial shows how to connect Elly's AI analytics engine to Google Sheets for automated workflow optimization.
By the end of this guide, you'll be able to:
- Authenticate Google Sheets access
- Automate data analysis
- Generate predictive insights
2. Setup and Authentication
OAuth Configuration
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1. Go to Google Cloud Console and create credentials
https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/credentials -
2. Enable Google Sheets API
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3. Use the JSON client configuration file
When authenticating, we recommend using a service account with restricted permissions for security.
3. Code Implementation
Python Quick Start
from elly import sheets
from googleapiclient import discovery
from oauth2client import service_account
# Initialize with your credentials
credentials = service_account.ServiceAccountCredentials(
json_keyfile_name='keyfile.json',
scopes=['https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets.readonly'])
client = discovery.build('sheets', 'v4', credentials=credentials)
# Connect to Elly analytics engine
analyser = sheets.SheetAnalyser(client, sheet_id='1aBcD...')
# Get predictive insights
insights = analyser.predict_trends(range='Sheet1!A1:Z')
print(insights)
This example uses a service account with Sheets API access to extract patterns and generate forecasts.
Integration Architecture
Secure data flow between Elly and Google Sheets
Live Sheet Example
This live example shows automated sales forecasting in action with Elly's AI predictions.
4. Optimization Tips
Security First
- Use minimal permissions in your OAuth setup
- Rotate service account credentials regularly
- Enable audit logs in Google Cloud Platform
Performance Optimization
- Bulk read operations instead of cell-level access
- Use cache for static reference tables
- Limit range sizes for AI analysis