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Turn Google Sheets into a Freelance Time & Project Tracking API

Turn Google Sheets into a freelance API to track time, manage projects, and generate invoices automatically.

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The Problem

Freelancers track time manually, forget to log hours, and struggle to generate accurate invoices from scattered data.

The Solution

SheetAPI transforms your time tracking spreadsheet into an API. Log hours from timers or apps, calculate project costs automatically, and generate invoices instantly.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Entry ID, Project, Client, Task, Hours, Rate, Date, Billable

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 freelance time & project tracking data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your freelance time & project tracking 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 freelance time & project tracking records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Entry ID":"VALUE1","Project":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Entry ID': 'Sample value', 'Project': '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 Freelance Time & Project Tracking

⚡ Real-Time Sync

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

🔔 Webhooks

Get notified instantly when data changes. Trigger automations, send emails, or update other systems.

📝 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I track time from mobile?

Yes! Build a simple time tracker app that posts entries to the API in real-time.

How do I generate invoices?

Fetch time entries via API, calculate totals, and generate invoices automatically.

Can I track multiple projects?

Absolutely! Filter entries by project via API to see hours and revenue per client.

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