How to Connect Google Sheets to ChatGPT

Query your Google Sheets data directly from ChatGPT using Sequel’s MCP server. Ask questions in plain English, with no SQL, no dashboards, and no context switching.

Short answer

Connect Google Sheets to Sequel, then add Sequel's MCP server to ChatGPT using the config on this page. ChatGPT can then query your live Google Sheets data in plain English, with no connector code and no CSV exports. Both steps take a few minutes.

Example prompts

Everything you can ask ChatGPT about your Google Sheets data.

Ask in plain English — Sequel translates it into a Google Sheets query, runs it, and ChatGPT hands back the answer. No SQL, no dashboards, no CSV exports.

What you can ask ChatGPT
  • What sheets are in this spreadsheet?
  • Show me the first 50 rows from the Sales sheet
  • Add a new row to the Leads sheet with name John and email john@example.com
  • What are the column headers in the Inventory sheet?
  • Update cell B2 in the Budget sheet to 5000

How it works

Three steps to get started

1

Connect Google Sheets to Sequel

In your Sequel dashboard, go to Connections and add Google Sheets. Sequel handles authentication and schema discovery automatically.

2

Add Sequel to the agent

Copy the Sequel MCP configuration into ChatGPT's settings file (shown below). Swap in your API key from Settings → API Keys.

3

Ask ChatGPT about your data

Restart ChatGPT and start asking questions. "What sheets are in this spreadsheet?" — and get a real answer backed by live Google Sheets data.

Why ChatGPT

What ChatGPT does with your Google Sheets data

Real data, not hallucinations

ChatGPT with Sequel queries your actual databases in real time. Instead of guessing or making up numbers, it fetches accurate data from your connected sources and presents verified results.

Share data insights via ChatGPT conversations

Teams that already use ChatGPT for work can now use it for data questions too. Sequel handles the database access; ChatGPT handles the explanation and formatting.

Analyze data with Python in the same thread

When SQL isn't enough, Sequel's workbench tool lets ChatGPT run Python analyses — statistical summaries, charts, transformations — without leaving the conversation.

Configuration

Add Sequel to ChatGPT

Place this in ChatGPT Settings → Connectors and replace sql_your_api_key with a key from Settings → API Keys.

ChatGPT Settings → Connectors

Server URL:
https://api.sequel.sh/mcp

Authentication:
Authorization: Bearer sql_your_api_key

Install

Install Google Sheets MCP in ChatGPT

Pick your app and Sequel installs itself: a one-click link where the client supports it, that client’s own few steps where it doesn’t. Every route signs in with your Sequel account over OAuth, so there is no API key to copy and nothing to keep in sync.

Already have an MCP client?

https://api.sequel.sh/mcp

Add it as a remote (streamable HTTP) server and sign in when prompted. Skills come with it; nothing else to install. Manual setup per client

Add Sequel to ChatGPT

Server URL

https://api.sequel.sh/mcp
  1. 1In Settings → Security and login, turn on Developer mode.
  2. 2Go to chatgpt.com/plugins. Click Add at the top right, then Create MCP app.
  3. 3Name it Sequel and paste the URL under Connection. Leave Authentication on OAuth.
  4. 4Tick “I understand and want to continue”, click Create, then Allow when ChatGPT asks you to sign in.

Frequently asked questions

How do I connect Google Sheets to ChatGPT?

You need two things: (1) connect Google Sheets to Sequel in your Sequel dashboard under Connections, and (2) add the Sequel MCP config to ChatGPT using the setup shown above. Once both are done, ChatGPT can query your Google Sheets data directly.

What Google Sheets data can ChatGPT access?

ChatGPT can access any data available through your Google Sheets connection in Sequel. Use Sequel's search tool to discover available metrics and dimensions, then execute queries to pull the data you need.

Is my Google Sheets data sent to ChatGPT's servers?

Query results are returned to ChatGPT as context within your conversation. Only the data you explicitly ask about is retrieved. Sequel never stores your query results permanently — they exist only for the duration of the tool call.

Do I need a Sequel account?

Yes. You need a Sequel account to connect Google Sheets and generate an API key. Sign up free at sequel.sh — no credit card required. Then create a connection to Google Sheets and generate an API key from Settings → API Keys.

Can I connect multiple Google Sheets accounts?

Yes. Sequel supports multiple connections of the same type. If you have multiple Google Sheets accounts or properties, add each as a separate connection in Sequel. ChatGPT will be able to query all of them.

How do I connect Sequel to ChatGPT?

In ChatGPT, go to Settings → Beta Features → Connectors (or Settings → Integrations, depending on your plan). Enter the Sequel MCP URL and your API key as the Authorization header.

Which ChatGPT plans support MCP?

MCP connector support is available on ChatGPT Plus, Team, and Enterprise plans. Check OpenAI's latest documentation for the most current availability.

Can I use Sequel with the ChatGPT API?

Yes — you can pass Sequel as a tool in any OpenAI API request by calling Sequel's MCP endpoint and converting the tool definitions to OpenAI's tool format. Contact us for guidance on this integration.

Is my data stored by OpenAI when I query through ChatGPT?

Query results are sent to OpenAI as context within your conversation and are subject to OpenAI's data handling policies. Review OpenAI's privacy policy for details. Sequel does not store query results.

How do I connect a Google Sheet?

Click 'New Connection', select Google Sheets, paste the URL of your Google Sheet, then click 'Connect with Google'. After authorising, Sequel verifies it can access that spreadsheet and creates the connection. One connection per spreadsheet — add more connections for additional sheets.

Can Sequel write to my spreadsheet?

Yes. Sequel requests read and write access to Sheets. You can append rows, update cells, and add new sheet tabs through the AI chat. Sequel will only modify the spreadsheet when you explicitly ask it to.

Can I connect multiple spreadsheets?

Yes. Each Sequel connection represents one spreadsheet. Create multiple connections if you need to query data across several spreadsheets.

Does Sequel have access to all my Google Drive files?

No. Sequel only requests access to the Google Sheets API, scoped to the specific spreadsheet you connect. It cannot read, list, or modify any other files in your Google Drive.

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