Google Docs

Google Docs Integration #

Connect your Google Docs account to enable AI agents to create, read, and update documents with markdown support. Perfect for automated document generation, content management, and collaborative writing workflows.

Setup #

  1. Navigate to Settings → Integrations in your Overclock dashboard
  2. Click Connect next to Google Docs
  3. Authorize Overclock to access your Google Docs account
  4. Your Google Docs integration is now ready to use

What You Can Do #

Your AI agents can now:

  • Create new documents with markdown content and titles
  • Update existing documents by replacing content with new markdown text
  • Retrieve document content by document ID for analysis
  • Generate reports and documentation automatically
  • Collaborate on content with structured markdown formatting

Available Actions #

  • Create Document Markdown: Create a new Google Docs document with optional title and markdown content
  • Update Document Markdown: Replace the entire content of an existing document with new markdown text
  • Get Document by ID: Retrieve an existing Google document by its ID for reading or analysis

Example Playbook: Automated Report Generation #

Here’s how you might automate weekly report creation:

# Weekly Team Report Generator
Automatically create comprehensive weekly reports from various data sources.

## Steps

- Gather data from multiple sources:
   - Fetch completed Linear issues for the week
   - Get GitHub activity and pull request status
   - Retrieve Slack channel activity summaries
   - Access Google Analytics performance data

- Create comprehensive weekly report document:
   - **Executive Summary:** Key highlights and achievements
   - **Development Progress:** Completed features and bug fixes
   - **Team Performance:** Individual and team contributions
   - **Metrics & KPIs:** Performance indicators and trends
   - **Next Week Planning:** Upcoming priorities and goals

- Format report with proper markdown structure:
   - Use headers for clear section organization
   - Include bullet points for easy scanning
   - Add tables for data presentation
   - Include links to relevant resources

- Update existing report template or create new document:
   - Use consistent formatting and branding
   - Include executive summary at the top
   - Add detailed sections for each team area
   - Include action items and follow-ups

- Share document with stakeholders via Slack

- Create follow-up tasks for any identified action items

## Trigger

- Run every Friday afternoon to compile weekly activities

More Use Cases #

Meeting Notes Automation: Generate structured meeting notes from calendar events and attendee information

Documentation Updates: Automatically update technical documentation based on code changes and issues

Content Creation: Generate blog posts, newsletters, or marketing content from various data sources

Process Documentation: Create and maintain process guides based on workflow analysis

Client Reports: Generate personalized client reports from project management and analytics data

Getting Started #

Ready to automate your document creation? Try creating a playbook that:

  1. Identifies a regular report or document you create manually
  2. Gathers the data needed for that document from your existing tools
  3. Formats the information into a structured, professional document

The AI will handle data collection and document formatting while you focus on reviewing and refining the content.

Markdown Support #

The Google Docs integration supports full markdown formatting including:

  • Headers for document structure
  • Lists for organizing information
  • Tables for data presentation
  • Links to external resources
  • Bold and italic text for emphasis
  • Code blocks for technical content

Security & Permissions #

  • Only authorized documents are accessible
  • Document content is processed securely
  • Respects Google Docs sharing and permission settings
  • Maintains document version history