Turn Google Sheets into a Indigenous Language Preservation Dictionary API

Build a living dictionary API for endangered languages.

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The Problem

Language preservation projects collect words in static PDFs without audio.

The Solution

SheetAPI transforms your database into a searchable API with audio links.

1

Set Up Your Google Sheet

Create a spreadsheet with columns like: Word, Translation, Part of Speech, Audio URL, Cultural Context, Example Sentence, Contributor, Date Added

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 indigenous language preservation dictionary data.

Code Examples

Here's how simple it is to work with your indigenous language preservation dictionary 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 indigenous language preservation dictionary records

Create a New Record

# Using cURL curl -X POST \ -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \ -H "Content-Type: application/json" \ -d '{"Word":"VALUE1","Translation":"VALUE2"}' \ https://api.sheetapi.pro/v1/YOUR_SHEET_ID
// Using JavaScript (fetch) const newRecord = { 'Word': 'Sample value', 'Translation': '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 Indigenous Language Preservation Dictionary

⚡ 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

Community contributions?

Contributors add words via authenticated API.

Audio pronunciations?

Store Drive audio URLs and stream via API.

Track contributors?

Record Contributor names and dates for credit.

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