Want to pull files directly from your Google Drive into Tinkery? No problem. Tinkery lets you connect individual documents or whole folders from your Drive — and creates a secure copy inside your Project.
Here’s how to set it up:
1. Go to the Data Sources Module
Click the 📄 Data Sources icon (5th from the top) in the left-hand navigation bar.
2. Click “+ Create Data Source”
You’ll find this button in the top-right corner of the Data Sources view.
3. Choose Google Drive
From the list of data source types, select Google Drive.
4. Paste Your File and Folder Links
Tinkery requires:
✅ The link to the specific Google Drive file you want to import
✅ The link to the containing folder (to validate file access)
Once both are added, click Setup Source.
5. Grant Access to Your Google Account
You’ll be redirected to a secure Google login screen.
👉 Choose the account that owns the file/folder
👉 Click Allow to let Tinkery access the selected Drive files
🔐 Don’t worry — Tinkery only accesses the files and folders you explicitly authorize. Your data remains private and unchanged.
6. That’s It — You’re Connected
Once access is granted, the file or folder will appear in your Data Sources list.
✅ Note: Adding a Drive file does not automatically activate it. You’ll need to link it to a Project to begin working with it.
Best Practices
Make sure your file/folder sharing settings allow access to the Google account you’re connecting.
Use clear filenames and consistent formatting within your Drive files — this helps Tinkery understand and process your data faster.
Tinkery supports spreadsheets, CSVs, and PDFs from Drive. Unsupported formats may not upload correctly.
What’s Next?
Once connected:
➡️ Tinkery imports the file(s)
➡️ Extracts tables or content
➡️ And gets your Project workspace ready for action
Ready to continue?
➡️ Or open the Workbench