How to connect Google docs and OpenAI Responses
Create a New Scenario to Connect Google docs and OpenAI Responses
In the workspace, click the โCreate New Scenarioโ button.

Add the First Step
Add the first node โ 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 OpenAI Responses will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Google docs or OpenAI Responses, 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 OpenAI Responses Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Google docs node, select OpenAI Responses from the list of available apps, and choose the action you need from the list of nodes within OpenAI Responses.


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Authenticate OpenAI Responses
Now, click the OpenAI Responses node and select the connection option. This can be an OAuth2 connection or an API key, which you can obtain in your OpenAI Responses settings. Authentication allows you to use OpenAI Responses through Latenode.
Configure the Google docs and OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses 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 donโt 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, OpenAI Responses, and any additional nodes, donโt 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 โRun onceโ and triggering an event to check if the Google docs and OpenAI Responses integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Google docs and OpenAI Responses (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 OpenAI Responses
Google Docs + OpenAI Responses + Slack: When a new document is created in Google Docs, it's summarized using OpenAI, and the summary is then posted to a designated Slack channel for team updates.
OpenAI Responses + Google Sheets + Google Docs: Logs responses from OpenAI to a Google Sheet. After a new row is added, saves all rows of the sheet to a Google Docs document for record keeping.
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About Google docs
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 OpenAI Responses
Need AI-powered text generation? Use OpenAI Responses in Latenode to automate content creation, sentiment analysis, and data enrichment directly within your workflows. Streamline tasks like generating product descriptions or classifying customer feedback. Latenode lets you chain AI tasks with other services, adding logic and routing based on results โ all without code.
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FAQ Google docs and OpenAI Responses
How can I connect my Google docs account to OpenAI Responses using Latenode?
To connect your Google docs account to OpenAI Responses 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 OpenAI Responses accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically generate Google docs content from OpenAI responses?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you create automated workflows so AI-generated content from OpenAI Responses seamlessly populates Google docs, saving time and ensuring consistency across your documents.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Google docs with OpenAI Responses?
Integrating Google docs with OpenAI Responses allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Summarizing Google docs content using OpenAI.
- Generating drafts for Google docs based on OpenAI prompts.
- Translating Google docs content into multiple languages.
- Analyzing sentiment in Google docs feedback with AI.
- Creating outlines for documents using AI assistance.
How can I trigger workflows based on new comments in Google docs?
With Latenode, you can set up triggers that initiate workflows whenever new comments are added to your Google docs, automating follow-up actions.
Are there any limitations to the Google docs and OpenAI Responses integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Complex formatting from OpenAI may not fully translate to Google docs.
- Extremely large Google docs files might impact workflow speed.
- Rate limits of the OpenAI API can affect processing volume.