Fetching Data from an API Fetch Data from External APIs Using Google Apps Script

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Google Apps Script can fetch data from external APIs and populate your Google Sheets. Here’s how:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Open the Script Editor:
    • Navigate to Extensions > Apps Script.
  2. Write the API Fetch Script:

function fetchData() {
var url = ‘https://api.example.com/data’;
var response = UrlFetchApp.fetch(url);
var data = JSON.parse(response.getContentText());
var sheet = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getActiveSheet();
sheet.getRange(1, 1, data.length, data[0].length).setValues(data);
}

  1. Run the Script:
    • Save and run the fetchData function.

Explanation:

  • URL Fetch: Uses UrlFetchApp to fetch data from the API.
  • JSON Parsing: Parses the JSON response and writes it to the sheet.