Python script to fetch Google Sheets data: How to implement?

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Hey folks! I’m trying to write a Python script that can grab data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet. I’ve got the spreadsheet key and worksheet ID (gid), but I’m stuck on how to actually download the data.

I’ve looked through the Google API docs (versions 1, 2, and 3) but I’m getting nowhere. The ATOM-like feeds API is confusing me, and when I try to use the gdata.docs.service.DocsService._DownloadFile method, it says I’m not authorized. I don’t want to build a whole Google Login system from scratch.

Here’s what I’m aiming for:

def get_spreadsheet(key, gid=0):
    # Need help here!
    pass

username = '[email protected]'
password = input('Enter password: ')

for row in get_spreadsheet('abc123xyz789'):
    cell1, cell2, cell3 = row
    # Do stuff with the data

Any ideas on how to make this work? I’m really stuck and could use some guidance. Thanks in advance!

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hey liamj, have u considered using the google sheets api v4? it’s way easier than the older versions. u’ll need to set up oauth2 credentials, but then u can use the googleapiclient library to fetch data. something like:

from googleapiclient.discovery import build
service = build('sheets', 'v4', credentials=creds)
result = service.spreadsheets().values().get(spreadsheetId=key, range='Sheet1').execute()

hope this helps!

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I’ve tackled this issue before, and I found that using the gspread library simplifies the process significantly. First, you’ll need to set up a service account and download the JSON key file. Then, you can use the following approach:

import gspread
from oauth2client.service_account import ServiceAccountCredentials

scope = ['https://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds', 'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive']
creds = ServiceAccountCredentials.from_json_keyfile_name('path/to/your/keyfile.json', scope)
client = gspread.authorize(creds)

sheet = client.open_by_key('your_spreadsheet_key').worksheet('Sheet1')
data = sheet.get_all_values()

for row in data:
    # Process your data here

This method avoids the need for manual login and provides a straightforward way to access your spreadsheet data. Just make sure to install the required libraries and set up the service account correctly.

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I’ve wrestled with this problem before, and I found that using the pandas library in combination with gspread can be a game-changer. Here’s what worked for me:

First, set up your credentials as others have mentioned. Then, try this approach:

import pandas as pd
import gspread
from oauth2client.service_account import ServiceAccountCredentials

scope = ['https://spreadsheets.google.com/feeds', 'https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive']
creds = ServiceAccountCredentials.from_json_keyfile_name('your_key_file.json', scope)
client = gspread.authorize(creds)

sheet = client.open_by_key('your_spreadsheet_key').worksheet('Sheet1')
data = sheet.get_all_values()

df = pd.DataFrame(data[1:], columns=data[0])

# Now you can work with the data as a pandas DataFrame
for index, row in df.iterrows():
    # Process your data here
    print(row['Column1'], row['Column2'])

This method gives you the power of pandas for data manipulation, which can be incredibly useful for more complex operations on your spreadsheet data. Just make sure you have pandas installed (pip install pandas) before running this script.