Search Company Directory Sourced in Google Sheets

by @pixies

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Define a company directory in Google Sheets. Search it from anywhere and pull up the results in context with PixieBrix


How to Use

Use the Context Menu to bring up an internal company directory that you can define in a Google Sheet. You can add rows and columns and modify the data in the Google Sheet, and it will dynamically update in the PixieBrix sidebar.

Requirements

Google Sheet: To start, you will need a Google Sheet with your data in the same format as this Example Google Sheet

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Activate the Mod

  1. Activate this mod. If you're not logged into PixieBrix or have not previously created a PixieBrix account, you'll be prompted to do so before continuing the activation flow for this mod.

  2. Once you are logged in, use the PixieBrix Extension Console to configure the Google Sheets integration by selecting the Google Sheet you created in Requirements and adding the correct tab name PixieBrix sidebar panel configuration

  3. Finish activating this mod by clicking Activate in the Extension Console.
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Try it Out

  1. On any webpage, right-click and choose "Search Directory." You can highlight a name and search for that person in your Google Sheet directory.

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  2. Voila 🎉 PixieBrix returns your portable directory in the sidebar


sidebar panel displaying information about a member in a company


Endless Possibilities

This is just the beginning! Once you activate your mod, the possibilities are endless. With PixieBrix, you can customize any mod to meet your needs or even build something entirely new. If you run into any trouble, need friendly support, or want to share your creations with the world, join our PixieBrix Slack Community.


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Version

2.0.4

Created

Feb. 18, 2023

Updated

March 15, 2023