Google Docs Automation
Set up automated publishing from Google Docs to your blog. Write naturally in Google Docs and watch your posts automatically appear on your website.
1. Setup Google Docs
Create a Google Doc with special metadata comments at the top to control publishing settings.
<!-- TITLE: Your Post Title -->
<!-- AUTHOR: Your Name -->
<!-- TAGS: AI, Tech -->
<!-- STATUS: published -->2. Configure Webhook
Set up Google Drive notifications to trigger automatic processing when you save your doc.
3. Auto-Publish
Write and save your Google Doc. The system automatically processes and publishes your content.
Webhook Configuration
Google Drive API Setup
Setup Required
To enable full automation, you'll need to configure Google Drive API credentials and set up push notifications for your Google Drive folder.
Google Drive API DocumentationEnvironment Variables
GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_api_key GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your_client_id GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your_secret GOOGLE_REDIRECT_URI=your_redirect_uri
Production Note
This is a demonstration of the automation system. In production, you would configure actual Google API credentials and webhook handling.
Test the System
Sample Google Doc Content
Processing Result
What this test does:
- • Parses metadata from comments
- • Converts formatting to HTML
- • Generates URL slug automatically
- • Creates excerpt from content
- • Calculates estimated read time
- • Determines publish status
Try It Out!
Modify the sample content above and click "Test Process Content" to see how your Google Doc would be converted into a blog post.
Automation Features
Natural Writing
Write in Google Docs using familiar formatting and features
Instant Publishing
Save your doc and it automatically appears on your blog
SEO Optimization
Automatic slug generation, excerpts, and meta information
Metadata Control
Use simple comments to control publishing settings
Draft/Publish
Choose whether to publish immediately or save as draft
Team Collaboration
Multiple authors can contribute using Google Docs sharing