Sheets AI Assistant for Google Sheets
Overview
The Sheets AI Assistant for Google Sheets is an AI assistant integrated into Flookup Data Wrangler. It acts as a senior spreadsheet architect, helping you navigate complex data cleaning tasks and formula construction without leaving Google Sheets.
While optimized for the Flookup toolkit, the assistant is a dynamic advisor capable of handling general Google Sheets operations. Whether you need help with native functions, complex script logic or general data auditing, it provides tailored guidance that goes beyond Flookup-specific tools.
Going beyond a general AI bot, the Sheets AI Assistant analyzes your selected data and the Flookup toolkit to provide precise working solutions.
How to Open It
In Google Sheets, go to Extensions > Flookup Data Wrangler > Sheets AI Assistant for Google Sheets.
For the best results, select the range of data you are working with before opening the sidebar. This allows the assistant to understand your headers and data types.
Key Capabilities
| Feature | What it does |
|---|---|
| Ecosystem Intelligence | Knows when to recommend a sidebar tool scene versus a native Google Sheets formula like VLOOKUP or QUERY. |
| Data Vision | Analyzes your selected range (headers and top rows) to ensure suggested formulas match your actual column references. |
| Session Memory | Maintains context across multiple prompts, allowing you to ask follow-up questions like "Can you make that formula case-insensitive?" |
| Intelligent Guidance | Will steer you away from inefficient spreadsheet patterns and suggest more robust data cleaning workflows. |
Data Privacy and Security
We take data privacy seriously. The Sheets AI Assistant handles your spreadsheet data securely:
- Minimal Data Sharing: Only headers and a sample of rows are sent to the AI service.
- No Model Training: Your data is used only to generate the response and is not used to train or improve AI models.
Usage Limits
The Sheets AI Assistant for Google Sheets is included in the Data Nova plan.
| Plan | Monthly AI Credits |
|---|---|
| Data Nova | 100,000 |
The Sheets AI Assistant is included in the Data Nova plan.
100,000 AI credits per month with credits refilling each billing cycle. Monthly billing activates 1 account. Annual billing activates 3 accounts.
Best Practices
- Select Your Data First: Always highlight the relevant table or columns before asking a question.
- Be Specific: Instead of "Clean my data", try "I want to remove punctuation from column A and then fuzzy match it against column C".
- Iterate: If the first formula does not quite work, tell the assistant what went wrong. It remembers your previous messages.
- Check The Math: While highly accurate, always verify AI-generated formulas on a small sample before applying them to your entire dataset.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the assistant edit my sheet directly?
No. The assistant provides formulas and instructions. You remain in full control and must copy/paste or apply the logic yourself.
Can I use it for script writing?
Yes. The assistant can help draft Google Apps Script snippets tailored to your needs.