How to connect Google docs and Captions
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google docs and Captions
In the workspace, click the “Create New Scenario” button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node – a trigger that will initiate the scenario when it receives the required event. Triggers can be scheduled, called by a Google docs, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Google docs or Captions will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google docs or Captions, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

Add the Google docs Node
Select the Google docs node from the app selection panel on the right.


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Configure the Google docs
Click on the Google docs node to configure it. You can modify the Google docs URL and choose between DEV and PROD versions. You can also copy it for use in further automations.
Add the Captions Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google docs node, select Captions from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within Captions.


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Authenticate Captions
Now, click the Captions node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your Captions settings. Authentication allows you to use Captions through Latenode.
Configure the Google docs and Captions Nodes
Next, configure the nodes by filling in the required parameters according to your logic. Fields marked with a red asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Set Up the Google docs and Captions Integration
Use various Latenode nodes to transform data and enhance your integration:
- Branching: Create multiple branches within the scenario to handle complex logic.
- Merging: Combine different node branches into one, passing data through it.
- Plug n Play Nodes: Use nodes that don’t require account credentials.
- Ask AI: Use the GPT-powered option to add AI capabilities to any node.
- Wait: Set waiting times, either for intervals or until specific dates.
- Sub-scenarios (Nodules): Create sub-scenarios that are encapsulated in a single node.
- Iteration: Process arrays of data when needed.
- Code: Write custom code or ask our AI assistant to do it for you.

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Save and Activate the Scenario
After configuring Google docs, Captions, and any additional nodes, don’t forget to save the scenario and click "Deploy." Activating the scenario ensures it will run automatically whenever the trigger node receives input or a condition is met. By default, all newly created scenarios are deactivated.
Test the Scenario
Run the scenario by clicking “Run once” and triggering an event to check if the Google docs and Captions integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google docs and Captions (or vice versa). Easily troubleshoot the scenario by reviewing the execution history to identify and fix any issues.
Most powerful ways to connect Google docs and Captions
Google Docs + Captions + YouTube: When a new Google Docs document is created, the text is extracted and used by Captions to generate a video. The generated video is then automatically uploaded to YouTube.
Captions + Google Docs + Slack: When Captions finishes generating subtitles for a video, the subtitle text is saved to a new Google Docs document. A notification is then sent to a Slack channel to inform the team.
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Automate document creation and updates with Google Docs in Latenode. Populate templates, extract text, and trigger workflows based on document changes. Connect Google Docs to CRMs, databases, or marketing tools to streamline content generation and approval processes. Less manual work, more consistent documents, and automated collaboration.
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About Captions
Need accurate, automated captions for videos? Integrate Captions with Latenode to generate and sync subtitles across platforms. Automate video accessibility for marketing, training, or support. Latenode adds scheduling, file handling, and error control to Captions, making scalable captioning workflows simple and efficient.
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FAQ Google docs and Captions
How can I connect my Google docs account to Captions using Latenode?
To connect your Google docs account to Captions on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Google docs and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Google docs and Captions accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically create Captions from Google docs content?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you automatically generate Captions scripts from Google docs, saving time and ensuring consistent messaging across all your video content. Plus, scale it using our built-in serverless functions.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google docs with Captions?
Integrating Google docs with Captions allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Automatically create Captions projects from new Google docs.
- Update Captions scripts based on changes in Google docs.
- Generate summaries of Google docs content to use as Captions teasers.
- Share Captions projects links directly in Google docs.
- Archive Google docs and corresponding Captions projects.
Can I trigger Captions workflows whenever a new Google doc is created?
Yes! Using Latenode’s real-time triggers, start Captions projects from new Google docs automatically. Enhance it with AI-powered summarization.
Are there any limitations to the Google docs and Captions integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex formatting in Google docs might not translate perfectly to Captions.
- Real-time updates depend on the Google docs API availability.
- Very large documents may take longer to process.