Google APIs Setup
Welcome! I'll guide you through setting up Google APIs for your brain - Sheets, Docs, Slides, Gmail, and Calendar.
What you'll enable:
- • Google Sheets - Read/write spreadsheets programmatically
- • Google Docs - Generate and edit documents
- • Google Slides - Create presentations
- • Gmail - Send emails, create drafts
- • Google Calendar - Check schedule, create events
Two Types of Access
Service Account (Sheets, Docs, Slides):
A special account your brain uses to access shared documents. Works without user interaction - perfect for automation.
OAuth (Gmail, Calendar):
Connects to your personal account. Required for accessing private data like email and calendar.
Time Investment
30-45 minutes depending on which APIs you select. Your progress is saved automatically - you can take breaks and come back.
Prerequisites - Do I have what I need?
Before you begin, make sure you have:
- ✓ Google account
- ✓ 8020brain installed and working
- ✓ Node.js installed (for testing)
Don't worry if you're not technical - I'll provide exact steps and Claude can help with any errors.