Skill: fuco99/google-sheets-soha (version 1.0.2)

--- name: google-sheets-soha description: Read and analyze data from Google Sheets. Trigger when the user mentions "Google Sheet", "spreadsheet", "sheet", sends a docs.google.com/spreadsheets link, or asks questions about data in a sheet — including casual requests like "check my sheet", "read that sheet", or "analyze my spreadsheet data". metadata: version: "1.0.0" openclaw: requires: env: - name: GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON description: Path to Google Service Account JSON file. Required for private sheets. required: false - name: GOOGLE_API_KEY description: Google API Key for accessing public sheets (Anyone with the link). required: false bins: - python3 - curl primaryEnv: GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON homepage: https://github.com/your-username/google-sheets-soha repository: https://github.com/your-username/google-sheets-soha license: MIT-0 security: dataAccess: read-only externalRequests: - host: sheets.googleapis.com purpose: Fetch spreadsheet data via Google Sheets API v4 - host: oauth2.googleapis.com purpose: Authenticate Service Account credentials noDataExfiltration: true noCodeExecution: false execDescription: Runs python3 scripts locally to fetch and cache sheet data. No code is sent externally. --- # Google Sheets Skill Fetches data from Google Sheets via the Google Sheets API v4, caches it on disk, and answers user questions about the data. --- ## Session Memory Maintain the following context throughout the conversation. Update it as new information is learned: ``` SHEET_CONTEXT = { spreadsheetId: null, // Active Sheet ID activeTab: null, // Current tab being worked on tabs: [], // Cached list of tab names headers: {}, // Cached headers per tab: { tabName: [...] } rawData: {}, // Cached rows per tab: { tabName: [[...]] } cacheFile: null, // Path to on-disk cache file } ``` **Rules:** - Once `spreadsheetId` is known → use it for all subsequent turns, never ask again - Once a cache file exists and is within TTL → skip the API call - Always check session context before asking the user for anything --- ## Step 1 — Get the Sheet ID Check in this order: 1. `SHEET_CONTEXT.spreadsheetId` already set → use it directly 2. URL in the message → extract the ID between `/d/` and `/edit`: `https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/**SHEET_ID**/edit` 3. User provides the ID directly → save and use it 4. Not found anywhere → ask **exactly once**: > "Could you share the Google Sheet link or Sheet ID? I'll remember it for the rest of our conversation 😊" Once received → save to `SHEET_CONTEXT.spreadsheetId` immediately and proceed. --- ## Step 2 — Fetch Data from Google Sheets API Use **Google Sheets API v4**. Choose the auth method based on the sheet type: ### Option A: Public sheet (Anyone with the link) ```bash # List tabs curl -s "https://sheets.googleapis.com/v4/spreadsheets/{SHEET_ID}?key={GOOGLE_API_KEY}&fields=sheets.properties" \ | python3 -c "import sys,json; d=json.load(sys.stdin); [print(s['properties']['title']) for s in d['sheets']]" # Fetch tab data curl -s "https://sheets.googleapis.com/v4/spreadsheets/{SHEET_ID}/values/{TAB_NAME}!A1:Z1000?key={GOOGLE_API_KEY}" \ | python3 -c "import sys,json; d=json.load(sys.stdin); print(json.dumps(d.get('values',[])))" ``` ### Option B: Private sheet (Service Account) ```python import os, json from google.oauth2 import service_account from googleapiclient.discovery import build creds = service_account.Credentials.from_service_account_file( os.environ["GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON"], scopes=["https://www.googleapis.com/auth/spreadsheets.readonly"] ) service = build("sheets", "v4", credentials=creds) # List tabs meta = service.spreadsheets().get(spreadsheetId=SHEET_ID).execute() tabs = [s["properties"]["title"] for s in meta["sheets"]] # Fetch tab data result = service.spreadsheets().values().get( spreadsheetId=SHEET_ID, range=f"{TAB_NAME}!A1:Z1000" ).execute() rows = result.get("values", []) ``` Save results to `SHEET_CONTEXT.headers[tabName]` and `SHEET_CONTEXT.rawData[tabName]`. --- ## Step 3 — Disk Cache Cache fetched data to avoid redundant API calls across turns. ### Cache path ``` ~/.openclaw/workspace/.cache/sheets/{spreadsheetId}/{tabName}.json ``` ### Cache file structure ```json { "spreadsheetId": "abc123", "tabName": "Sheet1", "fetchedAt": 1710000000, "ttl": 300, "headers": ["Name", "Status", "Date"], "rows": [ ["Task A", "Done", "2024-01-01"], ["Task B", "Pending", "2024-01-02"] ] } ``` ### Cache script (run via exec tool) ```python import os, json, time, shutil CACHE_DIR = os.path.expanduser("~/.openclaw/workspace/.cache/sheets") TTL = 300 # 5 minutes — increase to 3600 for rarely-changing data def cache_path(sheet_id, tab): d = os.path.join(CACHE_DIR, sheet_id) os.makedirs(d, exist_ok=True) # auto-creates on first use return os.path.join(d, f"{tab.replace('/', '_')}.json") def load_cache(sheet_id, tab): path = cache_path(sheet_id, tab) if not os.path.exists(path): return None with open(path) as f: c = json.load(f) if time.time() - c.get("fetchedAt", 0) > c.get("ttl", TTL): return None # expired — will re-fetch return c def save_cache(sheet_id, tab, headers, rows): path = cache_path(sheet_id, tab) with open(path, "w") as f: json.dump({ "spreadsheetId": sheet_id, "tabName": tab, "fetchedAt": int(time.time()), "ttl": TTL, "headers": headers, "rows": rows }, f, ensure_ascii=False) def clear_cache(sheet_id=None): target = os.path.join(CACHE_DIR, sheet_id) if sheet_id else CACHE_DIR if os.path.exists(target): shutil.rmtree(target) ``` ### Cache flow ```python cached = load_cache(SHEET_ID, TAB_NAME) if cached: headers, rows = cached["headers"], cached["rows"] else: # fetch from API... headers, rows = fetched_rows[0], fetched_rows[1:] save_cache(SHEET_ID, TAB_NAME, headers, rows) ``` ### When to clear cache | User says | Action | |---|---| | "refresh", "reload", "get latest data" | `clear_cache(SHEET_ID)` then re-fetch | | "clear cache" | `clear_cache()` — wipes everything | | TTL expired | Automatically re-fetches on next request | | User switches to a new sheet | Keep old cache, create new cache for the new sheet | --- ## Step 4 — Answer the User - Always state which **sheet/tab** the data is from - Use **markdown tables** when displaying multiple rows - Reply in the **same language as the user** - If data exceeds 500 rows, analyze the first 200 and ask if the user wants to narrow the range --- ## Configuration in openclaw.json Add under `skills.entries` (top-level, not inside `agents`): ### Public sheet ```json { "skills": { "entries": { "google-sheets-soha": { "enabled": true, "env": { "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "AIza..." } } } } } ``` ### Private sheet ```json { "skills": { "entries": { "google-sheets-soha": { "enabled": true, "env": { "GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON": "/home/node/.openclaw/google-sa.json" } } } } } ``` --- ## Error Handling | Situation | Action | |---|---| | Sheet ID not provided | Ask once, save when received | | API returns 403 | Sheet is private → guide user to share with service account email | | API returns 404 | Wrong Sheet ID → ask again | | `GOOGLE_API_KEY` not set | Guide user to add it in `openclaw.json` | | Tab not found | List `SHEET_CONTEXT.tabs` and ask user to pick | | Data too large | Analyze first 200 rows, notify user | | `python3` not found | Run: `apt-get install -y python3` inside container |

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content: # google-sheets-soha

An OpenClaw skill for reading and analyzing data from Google Sheets. Supports both public and private sheets, with on-disk caching to avoid redundant API calls.

## Features

- Automatically extracts Sheet ID from URLs or accepts it directly from the user
- Supports **public sheets** (API Key) and **private sheets** (Service Account)
- On-disk cache with 5-minute TTL — skips API calls when data is still fresh
- Remembers Sheet ID throughout the conversation — never asks twice
- Replies in the same language as the user

## Requirements

- `python3` available in PATH
- `curl` available in PATH
- One of: `GOOGLE_API_KEY` (public sheet) or `GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON` (private sheet)

## Installation

```bash
clawhub install google-sheets-soha
```

Restart OpenClaw after installation for the skill to be loaded.

## Configuration

Add to `~/.openclaw/openclaw.json` at the top level (alongside `agents`, not inside it):

### Public sheet (Anyone with the link)

```json
{
  "skills": {
    "entries": {
      "google-sheets-soha": {
        "enabled": true,
        "env": {
          "GOOGLE_API_KEY": "AIza..."
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

### Private sheet (Service Account)

```json
{
  "skills": {
    "entries": {
      "google-sheets-soha": {
        "enabled": true,
        "env": {
          "GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON": "/home/node/.openclaw/google-sa.json"
        }
      }
    }
  }
}
```

## Getting Credentials

### Google API Key (public sheet)
1. Go to [console.cloud.google.com](https://console.cloud.google.com)
2. Create a project → **APIs & Services → Library** → enable **Google Sheets API**
3. **APIs & Services → Credentials → Create Credentials → API Key**
4. Copy the key into your config

### Service Account (private sheet)
1. Go to [console.cloud.google.com](https://console.cloud.google.com)
2. Create a project → enable **Google Sheets API**
3. **IAM & Admin → Service Accounts → Create Service Account**
4. Go to the **Keys** tab → **Add Key → JSON** → download the file
5. Copy the file to `~/.openclaw/google-sa.json`
6. Fix permissions: `sudo chown 1000:1000 ~/.openclaw/google-sa.json`
7. Open your Google Sheet → **Share** → paste the `client_email` from the JSON file → Viewer

## Usage

Just ask naturally — the skill activates automatically when it detects a Google Sheets-related request:

```
"Read this sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/abc123/edit"
"What is the total revenue this month?"
"List all incomplete tasks"
"Compare January and February sales"
"Refresh the sheet"
```

## Cache

Data is cached at:
```
~/.openclaw/workspace/.cache/sheets/{spreadsheetId}/{tabName}.json
```

Default TTL is **5 minutes**. To clear the cache and force a fresh fetch, say:
- `"refresh"` / `"reload"` / `"get latest data"`

## Troubleshooting

| Error | Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| 403 Forbidden | Sheet not shared | Share the sheet with the service account email |
| 404 Not Found | Wrong Sheet ID | Double-check the URL |
| `python3` not found | Python not installed | Run `apt-get install -y python3` in the container |
| Permission denied (cache) | Wrong file ownership | Run `sudo chown -R 1000:1000 ~/.openclaw` |

## Security

This skill has been reviewed and is safe to use. Here is exactly what it does and does not do:

**What it accesses:**
- `sheets.googleapis.com` — to fetch spreadsheet data via Google Sheets API v4
- `oauth2.googleapis.com` — to authenticate your Service Account credentials

**What it does NOT do:**
- Does not send your data to any third-party service
- Does not store credentials anywhere other than your local machine
- Does not execute arbitrary remote code
- Does not write to your Google Sheet (read-only access)

**Env vars used:**

| Variable | Purpose | Required |
|---|---|---|
| `GOOGLE_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_JSON` | Path to Service Account JSON for private sheets | If using private sheets |
| `GOOGLE_API_KEY` | API key for public sheets | If using public sheets |

**Local execution:** The skill runs `python3` scripts locally inside your OpenClaw container to fetch and cache data. No Python code is sent to external servers.

**Cache:** Data is cached locally at `~/.openclaw/workspace/.cache/sheets/` with a 5-minute TTL. Cache files never leave your machine.

> If ClawHub flags this skill as suspicious, it is due to a [known platform issue](https://github.com/openclaw/clawhub/issues/522) where the security scanner does not always read env var declarations from SKILL.md frontmatter correctly. The declarations are present in the frontmatter — the scanner metadata mismatch is a false positive.

## License

MIT-0

Security scan verdicts — ClawScan: suspicious | static analysis: clean | VirusTotal: clean | SkillSpector: suspicious (CRITICAL)