Overview
Connect individual sheet tabs from Google Sheets to your Sources or Source Groups. Perfect for:- Metric definition spreadsheets
- Lookup tables and reference data
- Historical benchmarks
- Calculated metrics documentation
How It Works
- Link Documents: Connect specific sheet tabs from your Google Sheets to a Source or Source Group.
- AI Reads Context: When generating pulse summaries, the AI reads and incorporates the data from these sheets.
- Better Insights: Summaries are more relevant because the AI understands your metrics and reference data.
Document Limits
Each Source or Source Group can have up to 3 external context documents linked.| Plan | Documents per Source/Group |
|---|---|
| All Plans | 3 |
| Need More? | Contact Us |
Linking Google Sheets
From Settings
You can manage all your linked external documents in the Context section of your settings.- Go to Admin → Settings.
- Click Manage on the Context card.
- Use the External Documents view to see and manage linked files.
- Click Link Context File to add a new document.
- Select Single Source or Source Group as your target.
- Search and select a file from Google Drive.
- Select the specific sheet tab you want to use.
- Click Link Context File to save.
From a Source Page
- Navigate to a Source’s detail page.
- Find the External Context Documents section.
- Click + Add.
- Follow the same process as above (Source will be pre-selected).
Best Practices
Keep context focused
Keep context focused
Link documents that directly relate to the data being analyzed. A glossary of metric definitions works better than a general company overview.
Use Source Groups for shared context
Use Source Groups for shared context
Select specific sheet tabs
Select specific sheet tabs
Choose the specific tab that contains relevant definitions or context. This ensures the AI receives focused, pertinent information.
Troubleshooting
Document limit reached
Document limit reached
Each target (Source or Source Group) can have up to 3 documents. Remove existing documents or contact us for increased limits.
Can't find my file
Can't find my file
Ensure you’ve connected your Google account and the file is accessible. Try searching by name or scroll through recent files.
Changes not reflected in AI summaries
Changes not reflected in AI summaries
External context is read at the time of pulse generation. Changes to linked documents will be reflected in the next pulse.

