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JSON connect - Community Connector for Data Studio

This is not an official Google product

This Data Studio Community Connector lets users query data from a JSON data source.

Screenshot of the JSON connect connector configuration in Data Studio

Set up the Community Connector for personal use

To use this Community Connector in Data Studio there is a one-time setup to deploy your own personal instance of the connector using Apps Script.

Deploy the connector

Follow the deployment guide to deploy the Community Connector.

Using the connector in Data Studio

Once you've set up and deployed the connector, follow the Use a Community Connector guide to use the connector in Data Studio.

Note: After using the connector in Data Studio, as long as you do not revoke access, it will remain listed in the connector list for easy access when creating a new data source.

Configuration

JSON data source URL

Enter the URL of a JSON data source. (Demo content: https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/comments)

In case of a "Invalid JSON format" error, validate your JSON using a validation tool like JSONLint.com.

Note: The first row of the dataset is used to determine the data schema.

Caching

Enable caching by checking the 'Cache response' checkbox. This is usefull with large datasets. The cache will expire after ten minutes. The rows in your dataset may not exceed 100KB

Troubleshooting

This app isn't verified

When authorizing the community connector, if you are presented with an "unverified" warning screen see This app isn't verified for details on how to proceed.