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Getting Started5 min read

Quickstart: Google Sheets

Get up and running with ModelMonkey in Google Sheets in 5 minutes

Step 1: Install ModelMonkey

Install the ModelMonkey add-on from the Google Workspace Marketplace:

  1. Open any Google Sheets spreadsheet
  2. Go to Extensions > Add-ons > Get add-ons
  3. Search for "ModelMonkey"
  4. Click Install and grant the required permissions

Once installed, you'll see ModelMonkey in your Extensions menu.

Tip

ModelMonkey only requests the minimum permissions needed to read and modify your spreadsheets.

Find ModelMonkey in the Google Workspace Marketplace

Step 2: Open the Sidebar

Access ModelMonkey from the Extensions menu:

  1. Go to Extensions > ModelMonkey > Open Sidebar
  2. The ModelMonkey sidebar will appear on the right side of your screen
  3. Sign in with your Google account if prompted
The ModelMonkey sidebar appears on the right side of your spreadsheet

Step 3: Try Your First Task

Let's try a simple task to see ModelMonkey in action. With some data in your spreadsheet, try one of these prompts:

  • "Summarize this data"
  • "Calculate the total of column B"
  • "Find any duplicate values"
  • "Create a chart from this data"

Type your request in the chat box and press Enter. ModelMonkey will analyze your spreadsheet and respond with either an answer or a proposed plan of action.

Type a request and ModelMonkey will analyze your spreadsheet

Step 4: Review and Approve Changes

Before making any changes to your spreadsheet, ModelMonkey shows you exactly what it plans to do:

  1. Review the plan - See the steps ModelMonkey will take
  2. Ask questions - Request clarification if needed
  3. Approve or modify - Accept the plan or ask for adjustments
  4. Watch it work - ModelMonkey executes the approved changes

You're always in control. Nothing happens without your approval.

Warning

Always review changes before approving, especially on important spreadsheets.

Review and approve changes before ModelMonkey executes them

Next Steps

Now that you've completed your first task, explore what else ModelMonkey can do:

Check out the feature guides to learn more about each capability.

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