Simon Willison demonstrates methods to fetch data from Datasette into Google Sheets using SQL functions, including importdata(), custom named functions, and Google Apps Script for authenticated requests. This integration enhances spreadsheet analytics by connecting directly to structured databases. The techniques are practical for users needing to combine Datasette's query capabilities with Sheets' visualization tools.
Background
Datasette is an open-source tool for publishing and exploring structured data, while Google Sheets is a widely used spreadsheet application. Integrating them allows users to leverage SQL queries within spreadsheets.
- Source
- Simon Willison
- Published
- Apr 20, 2026 at 10:33 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10