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Connect KoBoToolbox to Google Sheets in two minutes.

Real-time triggers from KoBoToolbox, ready-made actions in Google Sheets. Filter, transform, and route without writing a line of code.

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Trigger app
KoBoToolbox as the trigger

Workflows fire when something happens in KoBoToolbox.

Action app
Google Sheets as the action

Workflows do something in Google Sheets, instantly.

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Pair pages are mirrored. Each direction gets its own dedicated page.

KoBoToolbox → Google Sheets

When something happens in KoBoToolbox, do it in Google Sheets.

1 KoBoToolbox triggers wired to 9 Google Sheets actions. Most-used pairing: KoBoToolbox Form Submitted → Add Sheet Tab.

Google Sheets → KoBoToolbox

Or fire it the other way around.

2 Google Sheets triggers wired to 2 KoBoToolbox actions downstream.

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Popular pairings

Common KoBoToolbox → Google Sheets workflows.

Pick a pairing to set it up in two minutes. Each one is a fully editable recipe.

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When kobotoolbox form submitted in KoBoToolbox, add sheet tab in Google Sheets.

Fires when a submission lands on the server (which may be hours/days after the field interview for offline-collected data via KoBoCollect). For humanitarian-data-collection workflows that need cloud-side processing of field submissions.

When kobotoolbox form submitted in KoBoToolbox, append row in Google Sheets.

Fires when a submission lands on the server (which may be hours/days after the field interview for offline-collected data via KoBoCollect). For humanitarian-data-collection workflows that need cloud-side processing of field submissions.

When kobotoolbox form submitted in KoBoToolbox, clear values in Google Sheets.

Fires when a submission lands on the server (which may be hours/days after the field interview for offline-collected data via KoBoCollect). For humanitarian-data-collection workflows that need cloud-side processing of field submissions.

When kobotoolbox form submitted in KoBoToolbox, create spreadsheet in Google Sheets.

Fires when a submission lands on the server (which may be hours/days after the field interview for offline-collected data via KoBoCollect). For humanitarian-data-collection workflows that need cloud-side processing of field submissions.

How it works

Connect KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets in five steps.

No code, no glue, no half-day setup. Each step is one click.

  1. 1
    Connect
    Authorize KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets

    Open TinyCommand, authorize KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets once each. Both connections are available to every workflow on your account.

  2. 2
    Trigger
    Pick a KoBoToolbox trigger

    Drop the KoBoToolbox → KoBoToolbox Form Submitted trigger onto the canvas. TinyCommand auto-registers the webhook.

    POST /v1/webhooks/kobotoolbox.trigger-submission
  3. 3
    Transform
    Add a filter or AI step

    Optionally add a Filter node ("subject contains URGENT") or an AI step ("classify intent") between trigger and action.

  4. 4
    Action
    Add the Google Sheets action

    Drop the Google Sheets → Add Sheet Tab action below it. Map fields from the KoBoToolbox payload into the Google Sheets inputs.

    google-sheets.add-sheet
  5. 5
    Publish
    Publish and forget

    Hit Publish. TinyCommand runs it in production from second one. Watch the run-log fill up.

FAQ

Questions about KoBoToolbox + Google Sheets.

How long does it take to connect KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets on TinyCommand?
Under two minutes. Authorize KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets once each, drop the KoBoToolbox trigger and Google Sheets action onto a workflow canvas, map a couple of fields, and publish. No code, no glue.
Is the KoBoToolbox ↔ Google Sheets integration real-time?
Yes. Both KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets expose webhooks, so events from one fire workflows in the other within seconds rather than on a polling interval.
Can I filter or transform data between KoBoToolbox and Google Sheets?
Yes. Add a Filter node to only pass through matching events, a Switch node to branch by value, or an AI / Code node to transform payloads before they hit Google Sheets.
What KoBoToolbox events can trigger a Google Sheets workflow?
Any of the 1 KoBoToolbox triggers, including "KoBoToolbox Form Submitted". Each fires in real time when the matching event happens in KoBoToolbox.
Do I need a paid plan to use KoBoToolbox with Google Sheets?
No. Both integrations come on every plan, including Free, which includes 1,000 credits a month with no credit card. Each workflow step uses 1 credit, and paid plans include more credits and team seats when you need them.
What if I want Google Sheets → KoBoToolbox instead?
Build it the same way, in reverse. There's a dedicated /integrations/google-sheets/with/kobotoolbox page with the reverse-direction triggers and actions.
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