Claude for Sheets is an Artificial Intelligence driven assistant that integrates with Google Sheets, provided by Anthropic. It leverages the capabilities of Claude, Anthropic’s AI, within spreadsheets adding a new dimension of functionality.
To use this tool, an Anthropic API key is required. This AI assistant can be incorporated into the spreadsheet environment by adding the Claude for Sheets extension.
It introduces two specific formula functions known as =CLAUDE() and =CLAUDEFREE(). The =CLAUDE() function is generally used to converse with Claude directly within the spreadsheet.
On the other hand, =CLAUDEFREE() is utilized for sending free-form prompts to Claudes API, mirroring the function of a direct API call. The tool enables the extraction of specific information from text, translation, text rewriting in various styles, content summary, data classification, etc.
It also assists in removing identifiable information and can be employed to simulate real-life roles such as a career coach, among other applications.
Assuring data privacy, data shared with =CLAUDE functions are exclusively shared with Anthropic as outlined in their Privacy Policy. Sharing a Claude for Sheets spreadsheet with other users within your Google Workspace organization enables the users to use the custom functions without needing to install the add-on separately.
More details about Claude for Sheets
What is the requirement to use Claude for Sheets?
You need an Anthropic API key in order to utilize Claude for Sheets. To access and make use of Claude for Sheets’ features, you must register for an API key from Anthropic.
What kind of tasks can be achieved with Claude for Sheets AI assistant?
The AI assistant Claude for Sheets allows users to complete a wide range of tasks. These consist of using the spreadsheet itself to simulate real-life responsibilities like a career coach, extracting specific information from text, translating language, rewriting text in different styles, summarizing material, classifying data, and eliminating identifiable information.
How is data privacy maintained by Claude for Sheets?
By making sure that any data shared with =CLAUDE functions is only shared with Anthropic in accordance with their stated Privacy Policy, Claude for Sheets ensures data privacy. This safeguard makes sure that user privacy and data security are maintained.
What does the =CLAUDEFREE() function in Claude for Sheets do?
Claude for Sheets’s =CLAUDEFREE() function is designed to provide free-form prompts to Claude’s API. With additional flexibility and manipulation options for users with the prompts they choose to give to the AI, this essentially mimics the functionality of a straight API request.
