Auto-Generate Articles Using AI Agent with Pabbly Connect

Learn how to auto-generate articles using Pabbly Connect, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and ChatGPT in this detailed tutorial. Transform complex automation concepts into accessible, actionable steps that eliminate unnecessary manual work while maximizing existing application capabilities.

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1. Setting Up Pabbly Connect for Article Generation

To auto-generate articles using Pabbly Connect, you first need to access the Pabbly Connect dashboard. This is the central platform that facilitates the integration of Google Sheets, ChatGPT, and Google Docs. After creating a free account, navigate to the dashboard and click on the ‘Create Workflow’ button.

Once you click on this button, you will need to name your workflow. For this example, name it ‘Google Sheets to ChatGPT to Google Docs’. After naming, select the folder where you want to save this automation and click on ‘Create’. This setup is crucial as it will define how your automation will function.

2. Triggering the Automation with Google Sheets

The next step involves setting up Google Sheets as the trigger app in Pabbly Connect. Search for Google Sheets in the ‘Choose App’ section and select it. For the trigger event, choose ‘New or Updated Spreadsheet Row’. This means that every time a new topic is added to your Google Sheet, it will trigger the automation.

After selecting the trigger event, Pabbly Connect will provide you with a webhook URL. This URL needs to be added to your Google Sheets. To do this, go to your Google Sheets, click on ‘Extensions’, then ‘Add-ons’, and select ‘Get Add-ons’. Search for the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on and install it. After installation, refresh your Google Sheets.

• Install the Pabbly Connect Webhooks add-on.
• Go to Extensions > Pabbly Connect Webhooks and select ‘Initial Setup’.
• Enter the webhook URL provided by Pabbly Connect.
• Set your trigger column (e.g., Column B).

Once you have completed these steps, click on ‘Send Test’ to ensure the data from your Google Sheet is correctly sent to Pabbly Connect. If successful, you will see the data reflected in your Pabbly Connect workflow.

3. Generating Content with ChatGPT

After successfully setting up Google Sheets as the trigger, the next step is to connect ChatGPT as the action app in Pabbly Connect. Search for ChatGPT in the ‘Choose App’ section and select it. Choose the action event as ‘Ask ChatGPT’. This is where the actual article content generation begins.

To connect your ChatGPT account, you will need to enter your OpenAI API key. You can obtain this key from your OpenAI account under API settings. Once you have the key, paste it into Pabbly Connect and save the connection. Now, you need to select the AI model you want to use for generating the content. For this tutorial, select the GPT-4 model.

• Select the prompt for ChatGPT to generate the article.
• Map the topic received from Google Sheets to the prompt.
• Click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’ to generate the article.

Upon clicking ‘Save and Send Test Request’, you will receive a response containing the title and content of the article generated by ChatGPT. This response will be crucial for the next step where we will create a Google Document.

4. Creating a Google Document with the Generated Content

Now that you have the article content from ChatGPT, the next step is to create a new Google Document using this content. In Pabbly Connect, add another action step and select Google Docs. Choose the action event ‘Create Document from Template’. This will allow you to use a pre-defined template for your articles.

Connect your Google Docs account by clicking on ‘Sign in with Google’ and selecting the account where your template is stored. After connecting, you will need to choose the template document you created earlier. This document will serve as the basis for your new article.

Select the template document from your Google Docs. Map the title and content fields from the ChatGPT response. Choose the folder in Google Drive where the document should be saved.

Once you have completed these mappings, click on ‘Save and Send Test Request’. This will create a new document in your selected Google Drive folder with the article title and content from ChatGPT.

5. Testing Your Automation Workflow

With everything set up, it’s time to test your automation workflow. Go back to your Google Sheets and enter a new article topic in the designated column. This will trigger the automation you created in Pabbly Connect.

After entering the topic, check your Google Drive folder to see if a new document has been created. The document should contain the title and content generated by ChatGPT based on the topic you entered. This test will confirm that your automation is functioning correctly.

If the document appears as expected, congratulations! You have successfully set up an AI agent using Pabbly Connect to auto-generate articles. This workflow can streamline your content creation process significantly.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we explored how to use Pabbly Connect to automate the article generation process using Google Sheets, ChatGPT, and Google Docs. By following these steps, you can effectively create a seamless workflow that saves time and enhances productivity.