--- title: Grist slug: grist description: How to integrate Grist with Make.com image: https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/PREVIEW_grist.png docTags: createdAt: 2025-02-03T13:29:04.395Z --- | :inlineImage[]{src="https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-icons/grist.png" alt="Grist logo" caption size="50" width="512" height="512"} | Grist is a collaborative spreadsheet-database platform for managing data and automating workflows. Integrating Grist with Make.com enables users to automate record creation, updates, and data synchronization between Grist and other business tools. | | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | :::hint{type="warning"} This is AI-generated content based on official Grist documentation. The content may contain mistakes. Please verify important information. If you have questions on vendor documentation, contact [Grist](https://www.getgrist.com/contact/) directly. ::: # Requirements To use the Grist app in Make, you must have an active Grist account and an API key, [create your account on Grist](https://www.getgrist.com/). For subscription, refer to the [Grist pricing page](https://www.getgrist.com/). # Connect Grist and Make To get started, you must first create a connection between Grist and Make, allowing the two services to communicate. ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem **Obtain your API Key in your Grist account** ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem **Create the connection in Make.** ::: :::: ## Obtain your API Key in your Grist account Before you create the connection in Make, you should first obtain your **API Key** in your Grist account. To obtain your **API Key **: ::::WorkflowBlock :::WorkflowBlockItem Click your** profile picture** or initial in the top right corner to open the** account menu**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click** Profile Settings** from the dropdown menu. ![](https://make-cxp-documentation.ams3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/apps-center-screenshots/grist_API_Key) ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Scroll down to the** API section**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Click the** Create button** to generate an** API key**. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Copy the** API key** displayed in your** profile settings**. ::: :::: You will use this value while creating a connection in Make. Because the UI might have changed, the steps you see on your screen might be different, [check the vendor documentation for updates.](https://support.getgrist.com/rest-api/#authentication) ## Create the connection in Make :::::WorkflowBlock ::::WorkflowBlockItem [[Log in in your Make](https://www.make.com/en/register) account](https://www.make.com/en/register), add the Grist module to your scenario, and click **Create a connection. ** :::hint{type="info"} If you add a module with an instant tag, click **Create a webhook**, then **Create a connection.** ::: :::: :::WorkflowBlockItem *Optional: *In the **Connection name** field, enter a name for the connection. ::: :::WorkflowBlockItem Enter the **authentication credentials** you copied from your Grist account or follow the on-screen instructions to create the connection. ::: ::::: For detailed information on connecting an application, see **[Connect an application](docId\:SO88FM6pkT0G-adKDDfzZ)** page. # Grist modules After connecting to the Grist app, you can choose from a list of available modules to build your scenarios. :::ExpandableHeading ### Add Records to a Table Create new entries in a selected table within your database. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Document Generates a new blank document with no content. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Create a Workspace Creates a new, empty workspace for your team (available only with team plans). ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete Table Rows Deletes specified rows from a selected table. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Document Removes a specified document from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Delete a Workspace Permanently removes a specified workspace from your account. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Document Retrieves comprehensive details about a specific document. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Document Table as CSV File Retrieves the data from a table within a document and exports it as a CSV file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Document as Excel File Retrieves the document's content and provides it as a downloadable Excel file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Document as SQLite File Retrieves the contents of a document and provides it as an SQLite database file. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get a Workspace Retrieves comprehensive details about a specific workspace, including its settings and properties. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Get an Organization Retrieves comprehensive details about a specific personal space, including its settings and attributes. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Organization Users Retrieves a list of all users who have access to the specified organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Organizations Retrieves a list of your personal spaces, which are referred to as 'orgs' in the API, along with team sites. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Records from a Table Retrieves a list of data records from the specified source. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Table Columns Retrieves detailed information about all columns within a specified table. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Workspaces Retrieves all workspaces that are accessible within your current domain. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List Workspaces within Organization Retrieves all workspaces and their associated documents from a specified organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List a Document Users Retrieves a list of all users who have permission to access a specific document. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### List a Workspace Users Retrieves a list of all users who currently have access permissions to the specified workspace. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Make an API Call Executes a custom API request to the connected service using your authorized credentials. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Move a Document Transfers a document from its current workspace to a different workspace within the same organization. This feature is accessible with a Team Plan. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update Organization Access Updates the list of users who have permission to access the organization. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update Records of a Table Updates existing records in a specified table with new data. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Document Access Updates the list of users or groups who are permitted to view or edit a specific document. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Document Metadata Updates the metadata of an existing document without changing the document's actual content. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Workspace Modifies the details of an existing workspace. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update a Workspace Access Modifies the list of users who can access the workspace by adding or removing their permissions. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Update an Organization Modifies the details of a specified organization that already exists. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Documents Triggers when a new document is created or when an existing document is modified. ::: :::ExpandableHeading ### Watch Workspaces Triggers when a new workspace is created or when an existing workspace is modified. ::: # Templates You can look for more templates in [Make's template gallery](https://www.make.com/en/templates), where you'll find thousands of pre-created scenarios. # Grist resources You can have access to more resources related to this app on the following links - [Grist topics on Make community](https://community.make.com/search?q=Grist) - [Grist website](https://www.getgrist.com/) - [Grist API documentation](https://support.getgrist.com/api/) - [Grist page on make](https://www.make.com/en/integrations/grist) *** :::CtaButton{label="Get started for free" externalHref="https://www.make.com/en/register" openInNewTab="true"} :::