Automate Smartsheet & Gmail

Stop paying for mismatched spreadsheets. Sync data between Smartsheet and Gmail in real-time, so you can manage your operations without the busywork.

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How the Data Flows

graph LR
    subgraph Source ["Smartsheet"]
        T1(["Copy Folder — Destination workspace folders"])
    end
    
    subgraph Middleware ["Enterprise Integration Core"]
        W[CRON API
Poller] --> V{Validation
& Auth}
        V -->|Fail| DLQ[Dead Letter
Queue]
        V -->|Pass| Map[Data Mapping
& Transformation]
        Map --> Retry[Rate Limiting
& Retries]
    end
    
    subgraph Target ["Gmail"]
        A1(["Add Label to Email"])
    end

    T1 -->|JSON Payload| W
    Retry -->|Authenticated API POST| A1

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    style Target fill:transparent,stroke:#cbd5e1,stroke-dasharray: 5 5
    style Middleware fill:#f8fafc,stroke:#94a3b8,stroke-width:2px
    style T1 fill:#3b82f6,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff
    style W fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style V fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Map fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style Retry fill:#1f2937,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style DLQ fill:#ef4444,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:1px,color:#fff
    style A1 fill:#e11d48,stroke:#fff,stroke-width:2px,color:#fff

When Smartsheet and Gmail operate independently, project updates in Smartsheet often go unnoticed by team members relying on Gmail for communication. For instance, if a project status changes in Smartsheet, project managers must manually copy this information into an email to inform stakeholders, leading to potential miscommunication. This manual process not only wastes valuable time but also risks critical updates being missed, causing delays in project timelines and frustrating team members who depend on timely information.

Top Ways to Automate Smartsheet & Gmail

Automated Task Creation: Instantly convert Gmail messages into actionable tasks in Smartsheet, ensuring that important emails are never overlooked and project timelines remain on track.
Real-Time Status Updates: Automatically send updates from Smartsheet to Gmail, keeping all stakeholders informed of project progress without the need for manual follow-ups.
Centralized Communication: Streamline collaboration by linking comments and discussions from Gmail directly to relevant Smartsheet tasks, fostering a cohesive project environment and reducing email clutter.

How to Build the Smartsheet → Gmail Sync

In Smartsheet, configure a webhook to listen for the 'Row Updated' event. This can be done by accessing the Smartsheet API documentation and using the endpoint POST /webhooks to create a webhook that points to your server.
Set your server to receive the webhook payload, which includes details about the updated row, such as rowId, columnId, and value.
Extract the relevant data from the webhook payload, focusing on fields like rowId and any column values that indicate status changes.
Construct a JSON object from the extracted data that includes the necessary details to inform stakeholders, such as the project name and updated status.
Use the Gmail REST API to send an email notification. Make a POST request to https://gmail.googleapis.com/gmail/v1/users/me/messages/send, including the constructed JSON object in the email body.

Developer Warnings & API Gotchas

Ensure that the data types in the Smartsheet webhook payload match the expected types in the Gmail API. For example, if a status change is sent as a string, ensure that it is formatted correctly in the email body.
Be cautious of the email size limit when constructing the message. If the payload from Smartsheet is too large, it may exceed Gmail's limits and cause the email to fail to send.
When setting up the webhook, ensure that the endpoint URL is publicly accessible and properly secured to avoid unauthorized access, as Smartsheet will send sensitive project information.

Supported API Operations

We leverage official, stable endpoints to ensure secure data transfer. No deprecated legacy routes.

When this happens in Smartsheet... Copy Folder — Destination workspace folders

Do this in Gmail Add Label to Email
When this happens in Smartsheet... Copy Folder — Source workspace folders

Do this in Gmail Archive Email
When this happens in Smartsheet... Fetch Custom Actions

Do this in Gmail Create Draft
When this happens in Smartsheet... Get Folders

Do this in Gmail Create Draft (Legacy)
When this happens in Smartsheet... Get Reports

Do this in Gmail Create Draft Reply

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