Sheetful.co

Product Introduction

1. Definition: Sheetful.co is a no-code API-as-a-Service platform that transforms Google Sheets into fully functional REST APIs. It operates within the technical categories of automation tools, backend-as-a-service, and Google Workspace extensions.
2. Core Value Proposition: It eliminates backend development for non-technical users by instantly generating REST endpoints (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) from spreadsheets. Key keywords: Google Sheets to API, no-code backend, real-time REST API.

Main Features

1. Instant REST Endpoint Generation:
   • How it works: Users connect Google Sheets via OAuth 2.0. Sheetful auto-generates RESTful endpoints mapped to sheet columns, using Google Sheets API for data retrieval.
   • Technologies: Google Sheets API, OAuth 2.0 authentication, REST protocol compliance.
2. Live Endpoint Testing:
   • How it works: Built-in dashboard enables testing CRUD operations (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) without external tools like Postman.
   • Technologies: Interactive API playground with real-time request/response validation.
3. Bearer Token Authentication:
   • How it works: Secures endpoints via auto-generated API keys (JWT-based tokens) to prevent unauthorized access.
   • Technologies: JWT (JSON Web Tokens), HTTPS encryption.
4. Advanced Filtering & Querying:
   • How it works: Supports URL parameters (e.g., ?status=active) for filtering sheet data, mimicking database queries.
   • Technologies: Query parameter parsing, server-side data filtering.
5. Real-time Analytics & Logs:
   • How it works: Tracks API request volume, latency, and errors via live dashboards.
   • Technologies: Event-driven logging, real-time data streaming.

Problems Solved

1. Pain Point: Eliminates manual backend development for spreadsheet-powered apps, solving data accessibility bottlenecks and high development costs.
2. Target Audience:
   • No-code developers (Bubble, Webflow users)
   • Startup founders needing MVP backends
   • Data analysts creating internal tools
   • Marketing teams managing CMS-like sheets
3. Use Cases:
   • Building contact forms that POST data to Sheets
   • Creating inventory trackers with PUT/DELETE operations
   • Powering dashboards with real-time sheet analytics
   • Migrating legacy data from Excel to web apps

Unique Advantages

1. Differentiation vs. Competitors:
   • Outperforms Airtable/Zapier with native Google Sheets sync (no data duplication), real-time updates, and lower cost (free tier available).
   • Unlike traditional databases, requires zero schema setup or SQL knowledge.
2. Key Innovation:
   • Dynamic endpoint generation using spreadsheet metadata (column headers as API fields).
   • Proxy architecture fetching data directly from Google’s servers (no data storage).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Can Sheetful.co handle large Google Sheets?
   Yes. Sheetful supports thousands of rows (plan-dependent) and uses pagination for performance. Google Sheets’ 10M cell limit applies.
2. Is Sheetful secure for production apps?
   Absolutely. All endpoints use HTTPS and JWT bearer tokens. Data never stored on Sheetful servers.
3. How does real-time sync work with Google Sheets?
   Sheetful polls Google Sheets API every 5-10 seconds, ensuring near-instant data updates across endpoints.
4. Can I use Sheetful with no-code tools like Webflow?
   Yes. REST endpoints integrate with Webflow, Bubble, Zapier, and Make via HTTP requests.
5. What happens if I exceed request limits?
   APIs return HTTP 429 (Too Many Requests). Upgrade plans support up to 10M requests/month.