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# Google Docs Agent Node

> Create, edit, and manage Google Docs with rich text formatting

## Overview

The Google Docs Agent Node provides an AI agent for comprehensive Google Docs document management. This node enables:

* Create new Google Docs documents
* Read documents in text, JSON, or markdown format
* Insert, append, replace, and delete text
* Apply rich text styles (bold, italic, underline, colors, links)
* Apply paragraph styles (headings, alignment, spacing)
* Manage tables and insert page breaks
* Add, list, and manage comments

## Configuration Parameters

To set up the Google Docs Agent Node, authenticate with your Google account and select the tools the agent can use.

### Node Configuration

* **Prompt**:

  Define the task for the agent to perform with Google Docs.

  > *Create a doc titled 'Project Plan', insert a bold heading and add a comment*

  > *Read the document with ID abc123 and summarize its content*

  > *Update the document to make all section headings bold and blue*

* **Tools**

  Select which tools the Google Docs Agent can use:

  | Tool name                | Description                                      |
  | ------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------ |
  | Create Document          | Create a new Google Doc                          |
  | Read Document            | Read document content in text, JSON, or markdown |
  | Insert Text              | Insert text at start, end, or specific index     |
  | Append Text              | Append text to the end of the document           |
  | Replace Text             | Find and replace text                            |
  | Delete Range             | Delete content within a specified range          |
  | Apply Text Style         | Apply bold, italic, underline, colors, links     |
  | Apply Text Style By Text | Style specific text by finding it                |
  | Apply Paragraph Style    | Apply heading styles, alignment, spacing         |
  | List Tables              | List all tables in the document                  |
  | Set Table Cell Text      | Update text in table cells                       |
  | Insert Page Break        | Insert a page break                              |
  | Add Comment              | Add comments to the document                     |
  | List Comments            | List all comments                                |
  | Reply To Comment         | Reply to comment threads                         |
  | Resolve Comment          | Mark comments as resolved                        |
  | Delete Comment           | Delete comments                                  |
  | Batch Update             | Execute raw Docs API batch updates               |

  <Tip>The agent can combine multiple operations to perform complex document editing tasks.</Tip>

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Advanced Settings">
    <ul>
      <li>
        <strong>System Prompt</strong>: Customize the agent's document editing behavior.
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Model</strong>: Select the language model for the agent (must support function calling).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Max Steps</strong>: Set the maximum number of steps the agent can take (1-20).
      </li>

      <li>
        <strong>Enable Model Fallbacks</strong>: Allow automatic fallback to alternative models if the primary model fails.
      </li>
    </ul>
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Expected Inputs and Outputs

* **Inputs**:

  * The node accepts text input that can be referenced in the prompt using format strings.

* **Outputs**:

  * **output**: The final result from the agent's document operations
  * **conversation**: Detailed log of the agent's editing actions

## Use Case Examples

1. **Document Creation**:

   Use the agent to create formatted documents with headings, styled text, and structured content automatically.

2. **Document Editing**:

   Configure the agent to update existing documents, apply formatting changes, and manage document structure.

3. **Collaborative Review**:

   Let the agent add comments, manage comment threads, and facilitate document review workflows.

## Error Handling and Troubleshooting

* **Authentication Issues**:

  If the node fails to authenticate, ensure you've connected your Google account and granted Google Docs permissions.

* **Document Access**:

  Make sure you have permission to edit the documents you're trying to modify.

* **Model Compatibility**:

  The selected model must support function calling. Switch to a compatible model if you encounter errors.

If you encounter any issues not covered in this documentation, please reach out to our [support team](mailto:dev@pathlit.ai) for assistance.

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