Check Asana and Salesforce Right from Google Docs—Gemini Now Connects to 7 Business Tools
On September 15, 2026, Google's AI assistant Gemini for Google Workspace began integrating with seven business tools including Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce, and QuickBooks. Users can now access data from these external tools directly from the sidebar of Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides—no tab switching, downloading, or copy-pasting required.
"I need to check my Asana tasks, but I'm already working in Google Docs…" — that small daily frustration may now be a thing of the past.
On September 15, 2026, Google announced that Gemini for Google Workspace can now connect directly to seven external business tools. From the sidebar of Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, you can simply ask Gemini to fetch data from another tool — without downloading files, switching tabs, or copying and pasting anything.
What Is This?
Google Workspace is Google's suite of business services — Gmail, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar, and more. Its AI assistant, Gemini, has just received an update that lets it read and interact with data from external business tools in real time.
The underlying technology is called MCP (Model Context Protocol) — a common standard that lets AI assistants connect to other apps and services. MCP is not a Google-exclusive technology; it is a cross-industry standard that is rapidly spreading across the AI ecosystem. That means the list of supported tools is likely to grow over time.
What Has Changed?
Starting with a phased rollout on September 15, 2026, the following seven services can now be accessed directly through the Gemini sidebar in Google Workspace:
| Service | Primary Use |
|---|---|
| Asana | Task and project management |
| Atlassian Rovo | Document wikis (e.g., Confluence) |
| HubSpot | Marketing and CRM |
| Intuit Mailchimp | Email marketing |
| Intuit QuickBooks | Accounting and bookkeeping |
| Monday.com | Project management |
| Salesforce | Sales and CRM |
The old routine of "open the external tool → look up the data → copy it → paste it back" is over. With Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, or Google Chat as your starting point, you can now access data from all seven tools without leaving your current screen.
Gemini is available in the sidebars of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, and in Google Chat. The key benefit: you never have to leave the document you're working on.
All access is scoped to your own permissions. Gemini cannot access other users' data or take unauthorized actions on your behalf.
How Can You Actually Use This?
Scenario 1: A Sales Rep Writing a Proposal While Checking Salesforce
While drafting a proposal in Google Docs, you need the customer's deal history. You open Salesforce in a new tab, search for the account, copy the relevant information, and paste it into the document — losing your train of thought in the process.
Ask Gemini in the Docs sidebar: "Check the latest deal status for Acme Corp in Salesforce." The information appears right in the sidebar, without closing the document or switching tabs.
Scenario 2: A Project Manager Adding Asana Tasks to Meeting Notes
While writing meeting notes in Google Docs, ask Gemini: "Show me this week's incomplete tasks from Asana." Pull tasks directly into the document without copying them one by one.
Scenario 3: An Accountant Pulling QuickBooks Data into Sheets
From a Google Sheets sidebar, ask: "What is this month's total expenses in QuickBooks?" You get the figure without opening QuickBooks — and without the risk of manual entry errors.
Getting started is easy. Open the Gemini panel in any Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides sidebar and start talking. The first time you connect a tool, you'll see a permission prompt asking you to authorize the connection. Approve it once, and Gemini stays connected automatically going forward.
For Admins
If you manage Google Workspace for your organization, note that this feature is enabled by default. You can manage access per tool via the Admin Console at Apps → Google Workspace → Gemini for Workspace → Third-Party Connectors.
What Does It Cost?
This feature is available to paid Google Workspace users. Free Google accounts (personal use) are not covered at this time.
Google has not published detailed tier-by-tier pricing for this feature, but Gemini for Workspace integrations are generally available on Business Standard plans and above (starting around $12/user/month in the US). Check the official Google Workspace pricing page for the latest details.
You will also need your own account for each external tool you connect (Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce, etc.), and those tools' own pricing applies separately.
The key cost consideration: Google Workspace fees and external tool subscriptions are separate. If your workplace already pays for both, you may be able to start using this integration at no additional cost today.
Summary
Gemini for Google Workspace can now connect directly — via MCP — to seven external tools including Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce, and QuickBooks. Whether you're writing a proposal, managing a project, or handling finances, you can now access external tool data from inside your Google Workspace documents without switching tabs, downloading files, or copying and pasting.
Access is scoped to your own permissions, so security remains intact. If your workplace already uses Google Workspace alongside any of these seven tools, try opening the Gemini sidebar today and asking it a question about your data.
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