Google Workspace Add-ons for Link Previews

1 post · Aug 2020 – Dec 2023

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Google Workspace Add-ons now support creating smart chips for link previews in Google Docs, allowing developers to integrate rich previews of external content directly into documents by configuring manifest files and using Apps Script or alternate runtimes to fetch and display data. This enhances collaboration and information access by embedding contextual information from various SaaS tools. The Google Chat REST API is now generally available, enabling developers to create Chat apps and automat

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Dec 2023Create smart chips for link previewing in Google Docs- Google Developers BlogThis post introduces the capability to create third-party smart chips for link previewing in Google Docs using Google Workspace Add-ons. It details the manifest file configuration for defining URL patterns and the Apps Script code structure for fetching data and building preview cards with widgets and actions. It also outlines the choice between Google Apps Script and alternate runtimes for add-on development and the process of sharing add-ons via the Google Workspace Marketplace.
Jul 2023What’s new for developers building solutions on Google Workspace - mid-year recap- Google Developers BlogThis post announces the general availability of third-party smart chips in Google Docs, allowing developers to integrate rich previews of linked resources. It also announces the general availability of the Google Chat REST API and Chat apps, and previews new capabilities for Google Meet including the Live Sharing SDK and Add-ons SDK. The Google Calendar API now supports programmatic reading and writing of working locations. New developer tools like the API Dashboard and APIs Explorer are released. Apps Script project history is coming soon, and the V8 runtime is available. AppSheet is improving with Duet AI integration and no-code Chat apps. The Google Workspace Marketplace has a new 'Intelligent Apps' category.
Mar 2021Evolving Google Workspace Add-ons with Alternate Runtimes- Google Developers BlogIntroduces alternate runtimes for Google Workspace Add-ons, enabling developers to use Node.js, Python, Go, and Java for their add-on logic instead of just Apps Script. This allows for more complex and performant add-ons, including those that integrate with external services or perform heavy computation. It also details how to configure manifest files to specify the alternate runtime and how to handle event triggers.
Aug 2020Building G Suite Add-ons with your favorite tech stack - Google Developers BlogThis post details how developers can build G Suite Add-ons using their preferred technology stacks, including Node.js, Python, Java, and Go. It highlights the flexibility of the add-on development platform, allowing integration with existing services and custom logic. The post emphasizes the ability to leverage familiar tools and frameworks to extend the functionality of Google Workspace applications.
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