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Google Workspace Toolkit

The Google Workspace toolkit provides comprehensive integration with Google’s productivity suite, including Gmail, Google Drive, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Slides, and Google Calendar. All services share a single OAuth configuration for simplified setup and management.

Overview

Category: File Management & Communication
Setup Complexity: Medium
Authentication: OAuth 2.0 (Shared)
Provider: Google Workspace

Available Services

Gmail

  • Email Management: Send, read, and manage emails
  • Label Management: Organize emails with labels
  • Contact Access: Manage Gmail contacts
  • Search: Advanced email search capabilities

Google Drive

  • File Management: Upload, download, and organize files
  • Folder Operations: Create and manage folder structures
  • Sharing Controls: Manage file permissions and sharing
  • Search: Find files using advanced search

Google Docs

  • Document Creation: Create and edit text documents
  • Content Management: Insert text, images, and formatting
  • Collaboration: Real-time editing and commenting
  • Export: Export to various formats

Google Sheets

  • Spreadsheet Management: Create and edit spreadsheets
  • Data Analysis: Perform calculations and data manipulation
  • Chart Creation: Generate charts and visualizations
  • Formula Support: Use Google Sheets formulas

Google Slides

  • Presentation Creation: Create and edit presentations
  • Slide Management: Add, remove, and organize slides
  • Content Insertion: Add text, images, and media
  • Template Support: Use and create presentation templates

Google Calendar

  • Event Management: Create and manage calendar events
  • Scheduling: Handle meeting scheduling and invitations
  • Calendar Access: View and manage multiple calendars
  • Time Management: Handle time zones and recurring events

Setup Instructions

Cloud Customers (Odin Hosted)

No setup required! Google Workspace toolkits are enabled by default for all cloud customers. Users can connect their Google accounts directly:
  1. Connect Google Account
    • Users can connect their Google accounts directly from their agent settings
    • OAuth flow uses Odin’s pre-configured Google app
    • Access to Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Calendar
    • No additional setup or credentials needed

On-Premise Customers (Self-Hosted)

If you’re running Odin on your own infrastructure, you’ll need to set up your own OAuth app:

Prerequisites

  • Google Cloud Console account
  • Google Workspace account (or personal Google account)
  • Odin AI Super Admin access

Step 1: Google Cloud Console Setup

  1. Go to Google Cloud Console
  2. Enable Required APIs
    • Navigate to “APIs & Services” > “Library”
    • Enable the following APIs:
      • Gmail API (for Gmail integration)
      • Google Drive API (for Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides)
      • Google Docs API (for document management)
      • Google Sheets API (for spreadsheet management)
      • Google Slides API (for presentation management)
      • Google Calendar API (for calendar integration)
  3. Create OAuth Credentials
    • Go to “APIs & Services” > “Credentials”
    • Click “Create Credentials” > “OAuth 2.0 Client ID”
    • Choose “Web application” as application type
    • Add authorized redirect URI: https://your-odin-domain.com/user/integrations/google/oauth/callback
  4. Configure OAuth Consent Screen
    • Go to “APIs & Services” > “OAuth consent screen”
    • Choose “External” user type (or “Internal” for Google Workspace)
    • Fill in required app information
    • Add required OAuth scopes (see OAuth Scopes section below)

Step 2: Get Credentials

  1. Copy Client ID and Secret
    • From the OAuth 2.0 Client ID page
    • Copy the Client ID and Client Secret
  2. Note the Redirect URI
    • Ensure it matches your Odin installation URL

Step 3: Configure in Odin

  1. Access Super Admin Panel
    • Log in to your Odin instance as Super Admin
    • Navigate to Super Admin > Toolkits
  2. Add Google Workspace Configuration
    • Find Google Workspace in the toolkit list
    • Enter the following credentials:
      • Google Client ID: Your OAuth Client ID
      • Google Client Secret: Your OAuth Client Secret
      • Google Redirect URI: Your configured redirect URI
  3. Save Configuration
    • Click “Save” to store the configuration

Best Practices

Security

  • Use minimal required scopes
  • Regularly rotate OAuth credentials
  • Monitor API usage and access logs
  • Implement proper error handling
  • Use service accounts for server-to-server authentication when possible

Performance

  • Use batch operations when possible
  • Implement rate limiting to respect API limits
  • Cache frequently accessed data
  • Use appropriate file formats for the task
  • Optimize queries and requests

User Experience

  • Provide clear error messages
  • Implement retry mechanisms for failed operations
  • Use consistent naming conventions
  • Respect user preferences and settings
  • Provide progress indicators for long operations

Rate Limits

Google APIs have the following rate limits:
  • 1,000 requests per 100 seconds per user for most APIs
  • 10,000 requests per day for some APIs
  • Quota units vary by API and operation type

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

Authentication Errors
Error: invalid_grant
  • Solution: Verify OAuth credentials and redirect URI
Permission Errors
Error: insufficient_permission
  • Solution: Ensure all required OAuth scopes are granted
Rate Limit Exceeded
Error: rateLimitExceeded
  • Solution: Implement exponential backoff and reduce request frequency
File Not Found
Error: file_not_found
  • Solution: Verify file ID and user access permissions

Debug Tips

  1. Test API Access
    • Use Google’s OAuth 2.0 Playground to test credentials
    • Verify scopes are properly granted
    • Check API quotas in Google Cloud Console
  2. Monitor API Usage
    • Review Google Cloud Console for API usage statistics
    • Monitor quota consumption
    • Set up alerts for quota approaches
  3. Check Service Status
    • Verify Google services are operational
    • Check for maintenance windows
    • Review Google Workspace Status page
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Support

Need help with Google Workspace integration? Check out our troubleshooting guide or contact support at support@getodin.ai.
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