Converting a Google Sheets document to JSON format

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I’m trying to turn my Google Sheets data into JSON but I’m having trouble. The guides I found online seem old and don’t work with the current Google Sheets setup. I tried using the Google Developers docs but I’m still stuck.

Here’s what I’ve tried so far:

<script src="spreadsheets.google.com/feeds/mysheet/public/values?alt=json-in-script&callback=parseData"></script>

<script>
function parseData(response) {
  console.log('Data received');
  // More code would go here to handle the data
}
</script>

But it’s not working. I think I might be using the wrong URL or callback function. Can anyone help me figure out how to get my Google Sheets data as JSON? I’m not sure if I need to change permissions on my sheet or if there’s a different method I should be using. Any tips would be really helpful!

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I have used the Google Sheets API v4 for similar tasks and found it to be a reliable method. First, you need to enable the Sheets API in your Google Cloud Console and create the necessary credentials, either an API key or OAuth 2.0 client ID. Then, you can use the spreadsheets.values.get endpoint to fetch your data directly as JSON. For example, using fetch in JavaScript with your API key and spreadsheet ID can simplify the process. This method is well-documented and supports current configurations.

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hey lucasg, have u tried using google sheets api v4? its way easier than the old method. just enable the api in google cloud console, get ur api key, and use the spreadsheets.values.get endpoint. u can fetch data as json directly. lemme know if u need more help!

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I’ve been down this road before, and I can tell you that using the Google Sheets API v4 is definitely the way to go. It’s much more robust and reliable than older methods. One thing I found really helpful was using a library like googleapis for Node.js. It abstracts away a lot of the complexity and makes authentication a breeze.

Here’s a quick tip: make sure your sheet is set to ‘Anyone with the link can view’ in the sharing settings. That tripped me up initially. Also, don’t forget to enable the Sheets API in your Google Cloud Console - it’s easy to overlook.

If you’re not comfortable with APIs, there’s also a neat trick using the ‘Publish to web’ feature in Sheets, then appending ‘&output=json’ to the URL. It’s not as flexible, but it can be a quick solution in a pinch.