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Turn Google Sheets into a Employee Directory & Contact List API

Build an employee directory API from Google Sheets to manage contact info, departments, and org charts.

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The Problem

Employee directories in spreadsheets get outdated fast. Finding contact info is difficult, and sharing directories is a security risk.

The Solution

SheetAPI turns your employee spreadsheet into an API. Build a searchable directory, control access with authentication, and keep info synchronized.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Employee ID, Name, Email, Phone, Department, Position, Manager, Photo URL

2

Connect to SheetAPI.pro

Sign up (takes 10 seconds), authorize Google, and paste your sheet URL. Done.

3

Start Using Your API

Get instant REST API endpoints to create, read, update, and delete your employee directory & contact list data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your employee directory & contact list data:

Fetch All Records

# Using cURL curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY' } }); const data = await response.json(); console.log(data); // Your employee directory & contact list records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Employee ID":"VALUE1","Name":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Employee ID': 'Sample value', 'Name': 'Another value' }; const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID', { method: 'POST', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify(newRecord) });

Update a Record

// Update by row ID const response = await fetch('https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID/ROW_ID', { method: 'PATCH', headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY', 'Content-Type': 'application/json' }, body: JSON.stringify({ 'Status': 'Updated' }) });

Key Features for Employee Directory & Contact List

⚡ Real-Time Sync

Changes in your Google Sheet reflect in the API instantly. No delays, no manual syncing.

📝 Full CRUD Operations

Create, Read, Update, and Delete records via REST API. Complete control over your data.

🔒 Secure Authentication

API keys keep your data protected. Only authorized users can access or modify your records.

⚙️ Smart Caching

Lightning-fast responses with intelligent caching. Reduce API calls and improve performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can employees search the directory?

Yes! Build a search interface that queries the API by name, department, or position.

How do I keep info up-to-date?

HR can update the spreadsheet, or let employees update their own info via API with authentication.

Can I show org charts?

Absolutely! Fetch employee data via API and visualize reporting relationships dynamically.

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