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How can I use a Google Service Account with Pipedream? I want to setup a connection to Google Drive with a service account, instead of connecting a user account.
How can I use a Google Service Account with Pipedream? I want to setup a connection to Google Drive with a service account, instead of connecting a user account.
To use a Google Service Account with Pipedream, you’ll need to follow these steps: 1. Create a Google Service Account: - Go to the Google Cloud Console. - Create a new project or select an existing one. - Navigate to “IAM & Admin” > “Service Accounts”. - Click “Create Service Account” and fill in the necessary details. - Once the service account is created, you’ll need to create a key. Go to the “Keys” section, click “Add Key”, and select “JSON”. This will download a JSON file containing your service account credentials. 2. Enable the Google Drive API: - In the Google Cloud Console, navigate to “APIs & Services” > “Library”. - Search for “Google Drive API” and enable it for your project. 3. Share Access with the Service Account: - If you want the service account to access specific Google Drive files or folders, you need to share those files or folders with the service account’s email address (found in the JSON key file). 4. Use the Service Account in Pipedream: - In Pipedream, you can use the service account credentials to authenticate API requests. You’ll need to use the google-auth-library to generate an access token from the service account credentials. - Here’s an example of how you might set up a Pipedream component to authenticate with a Google Service Account and make a request to the Google Drive API: import { axios } from "@pipedream/platform"; import { GoogleAuth } from "google-auth-library"; export default defineComponent({ async run({ steps, $ }) { const auth = new GoogleAuth({ credentials: { client_email: "YOUR_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_EMAIL", private_key: "YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY", }, scopes: ["https://www.googleapis.com/auth/drive"], }); const client = await auth.getClient(); const url = "https://www.googleapis.com/drive/v3/files"; const res = await client.request({ url }); return res.data; }, }); Replace YOUR_SERVICE_ACCOUNT_EMAIL and YOUR_PRIVATE_KEY with the appropriate values from your service account JSON key file. Make sure to handle the private key securely and never expose it in public repositories. 5. Test Your Setup: - Run the Pipedream component to ensure it can successfully authenticate and interact with the Google Drive API using the service account. By following these steps, you can set up a connection to Google Drive using a Google Service Account in Pipedream. If you encounter any issues or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to Pipedream Support.
I see, but then I cannot use the Service account in standard actions, can I? Only on nodejs/python steps
Yeah good question, so instead of point 4, you can create a custom OAuth client so you can use the built-in actions
Not sure that would work. The Custom Oauth Client is then used to authenticate users with the normal browser flow, which won’t work for a Service Account.
I mean, with Custom Oauth client, actions are taken on behalf of a user; not as a service account user.
Hmm yeah you’re right
Our built-in actions assume the OAuth authentication, so they won’t work