Productivity & Knowledge
How to Use Claude with Google Workspace
Enhance Google Docs, Sheets, and Gmail with Claude Cowork
Integration Overview
Integrate Claude Cowork with Google Workspace to analyze documents, process spreadsheet data, and automate email workflows.
What You Can Do
Connect Claude Cowork to Google Workspace to unlock these workflows:
Analyze Google Docs
Have Claude Cowork summarize, edit, or extract insights from documents in your Google Drive.
Process Google Sheets data
Query spreadsheets, perform calculations, and generate analysis reports from your data.
Draft and send emails
Use Claude Cowork to compose professional emails, responses, and Gmail message templates.
Organize Drive files
Have Claude analyze your Google Drive structure and suggest better organization schemes.
Setup Guide
- 1 Install the Google Workspace connector plugin
- 2 Connect your Google account to Claude Cowork
- 3 Grant permissions to access Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
- 4 Configure folder and file-level access controls
Plugins With Google Workspace Support
These plugins leverage the Google Workspace integration:
Marketing
Draft content, plan campaigns, and report on what's working
Sales
Research prospects, prep for calls, and move deals forward faster
Finance
Streamline accounting workflows from journal entries to audit prep
Data
Query, visualize, and turn datasets into clear stories
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my Google data secure?
Claude Cowork uses OAuth for authentication. Your data is only accessed when you explicitly request it, and we don't store your documents.
Can Claude edit my Google Docs?
Yes, Claude can suggest edits or create new documents. You control what permissions Claude has.
What about Gmail privacy?
Claude can search and analyze your emails, but only what you authorize. Sensitive messages remain confidential.