How to connect Grist and OpenAI Responses
Create a New Scenario to Connect Grist 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 Grist, triggered by another scenario, or executed manually (for testing purposes). In most cases, Grist or OpenAI Responses will be your first step. To do this, click "Choose an app," find Grist or OpenAI Responses, and select the appropriate trigger to start the scenario.

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

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Add the OpenAI Responses Node
Next, click the plus (+) icon on the Grist 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 Grist 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 Grist 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 Grist, 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 Grist and OpenAI Responses integration works as expected. Depending on your setup, data should flow between Grist 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 Grist and OpenAI Responses
Grist + OpenAI Responses + Slack: When a new customer feedback record is created or updated in Grist, the feedback is sent to OpenAI to generate a summary. The summary is then posted to a designated Slack channel.
OpenAI Responses + Grist + Google Sheets: When OpenAI generates content ideas, the ideas are logged as new records in Grist. A summary of those ideas is then added as a new row to a Google Sheet.
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About Grist
Use Grist in Latenode to build custom data dashboards and manage complex data sets within your automation workflows. Trigger flows based on Grist updates, or write data back to Grist after processing. Add custom logic with JavaScript and scale without per-step fees, creating powerful data-driven automations.
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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 Grist and OpenAI Responses
How can I connect my Grist account to OpenAI Responses using Latenode?
To connect your Grist account to OpenAI Responses on Latenode, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your Latenode account.
- Navigate to the integrations section.
- Select Grist and click on "Connect".
- Authenticate your Grist and OpenAI Responses accounts by providing the necessary permissions.
- Once connected, you can create workflows using both apps.
Can I automatically summarize Grist data using OpenAI Responses?
Yes, you can! Latenode lets you send Grist data to OpenAI Responses for summarization, then save the result, all without code. Get instant insights, faster.
What types of tasks can I perform by integrating Grist with OpenAI Responses?
Integrating Grist with OpenAI Responses allows you to perform various tasks, including:
- Generating content briefs from data stored in Grist.
- Classifying customer feedback collected in Grist.
- Creating personalized email drafts based on Grist data.
- Extracting key insights from documents stored in Grist.
- Automating data enrichment processes in Grist.
How easily can I manipulate Grist data within Latenode workflows?
Latenode provides powerful no-code tools and flexible JavaScript blocks to easily process Grist data, improving your workflow's control.
Are there any limitations to the Grist and OpenAI Responses integration on Latenode?
While the integration is powerful, there are certain limitations to be aware of:
- Large data volumes might require optimized workflows.
- Complex prompt engineering in OpenAI Responses requires expertise.
- Rate limits of Grist and OpenAI Responses APIs apply.