Google Workspace Developer Preview Program

  • The Google Workspace Developer Preview Program allows developers to test upcoming features, provide feedback, and ensure their integrations are ready for public launch.

  • Joining the program requires agreeing to the Program Terms, submitting an application form with Google Workspace and Google Cloud project details, and ensuring your email can be added to a Google Group.

  • Features in the Developer Preview Program typically remain for 3-6 months, and members receive email notifications about new additions and the latest available preview features, which can be tested via developer preview client libraries.

  • Members can provide feedback and report issues through the Google Issue Tracker, or get help with their program account via email, so long as they are using the right template.

  • Participants in the program are bound by the Developer Preview Program Terms, which include not sharing Pre-GA features with customers and understanding that Pre-GA APIs are provided "as is".

The Google Workspace Developer Preview Program is a program for developers totest unreleased features in the Google Workspace Platform. Developers can askquestions plus file bugs and feature requests, and Google can continue to makeimprovements before features are released to everyone. Another benefit of usingthe program is having your integration ready for public use on launch day.

Note: As the program terms state, features in Developer Preview may not beincluded in public applications prior to the General Availability announcement.

How to join the program

  1. Read through theProgram Terms before applying. We will askyou if you agree with the terms in the application form.
  2. Fill in the requested information and submit theapplicationform.You need to provide us with your Google Workspace account andGoogle Cloud project information.
  3. When we verify your Google Workspace account information, we will add youto a Google Group for the program and you should receive a notification. Make surethat your email account accepts getting added to Google Groups. See(Manage your globalsettings). If your emailaddress cannot be added to the Google Group, you won't be able to access thededicated client library, and you won't get access to some of the features.
  4. After verifying your Google Workspace account, we will register yourGoogle Cloud project. When it is done, you will receive a final confirmation toyour registered email address. The whole process should be done within acouple of days.

Features in Developer Preview

Features in Developer Preview usually stay in the program for 3-6 months, butthere are exceptions where a feature stays only for a short time. If you are amember, you get an announcement email when a new feature is added to theprogram. To learn about preview features that are now generally available, seetheGoogle Workspace developer release notes.

Latest features

Note: The generally available client libraries might not support all developerpreview features. In these cases, you candownload developer preview clientlibrarieswith the registered account.
 ADD-ONS  
 Build Pub/Sub Chat apps as Google Workspace add-onsDocumentation Send feedback
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 CHAT API  
 

Authenticate as an app usingchat.app.* authorization scopes when calling the following Google Chat API methods:

App authentication requires one-timeadministrator approval.

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 Authenticate as an app usingchat.app.* authorization scopes when calling the following Google Workspace Events API methods:Documentation Send feedback
 

Authenticate as an app usingchat.app.* authorization scopes when calling the following Google Chat API methods:

App authentication requires one-timeadministrator approval.

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 Include a carousel widget in cardsDocumentation Send feedback
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 DRIVE API  
 Subscribe to events in Google DriveDocumentationSend feedback
 MEET API  
 

Manage space members using the following Google Meet REST API methods:

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Identify and join a meeting space using phone and SIP access methods:

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Retrieve smart notes for a conference record using the following methods:

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Subscribe to smart note status events for a conference record using the following event types:

  • google.workspace.meet.smartNote.v2.started
  • google.workspace.meet.smartNote.v2.ended
  • google.workspace.meet.smartNote.v2.fileGenerated
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 MEET MEDIA API  
 Google Meet Media APIDocumentationSend feedback

For Members

As a member, you can submit feedback on the features you've tested, or askquestions.

Submit feedback

We useGoogle Issue Tracker toreceive and answer feature related feedback from you. Choose an appropriatetemplate for each feature from the list in thelatestfeatures. If you submit feedback without using the dedicatedtemplate, it might not be responded to in a timely manner. Make sure to omit anyPersonally Identifiable Information, as your feedback is viewable to the Public.

Questions and Requests

When you want to register more email addresses or Google Cloud projects to theprogram, submit a request using one of the forms.

FAQ

Q: Why do I have to provide a Google Cloud project number?
A: We provide you access to the program API features through your Google Cloudproject(s). If you are not familiar with using Google Cloud projects to developGoogle Workspace platform features, you can learn more about it fromthispage.

Q: How long does it take before I can start using the features in theprogram?
A: You should receive an email within a couple of days after your applicationsubmission. If you don't hear from us within a week and there's no messages inyour spam box, reach out to the program team byemail.

Q: Can I register my service account in the program?
A: We cannot add service accounts to the program. You can use domain-widedelegation with the service account. If you include a service account to theapplication, we will remove it and will only register your Google Workspaceaccount.

Q: Can I apply for access to one feature such as Google Chat?
A: No, the program provides access to all the features available in the program.There is no requirement to use every feature though, test the ones you like!

Q: I have a Google Workspace for Education account and I was denied accessto the program in the past. Has it changed?
A: Yes! When we started the program, it was not open for Google Workspace forEducation accounts. However, we were able to clear all the legal concerns andany Google Workspace for Education account holders can now join the program.

Q: Can I share my integration with my customers before the feature in theprogram becomes generally available?
A: No. See theprogram term (iv) for moredetails.

Q: I submitted feedback but it is not responded to. Why?
A: Note that this is a scaled program and our team responds to submitted issueson a best-effort basis. Double check if you are using thecorrecttemplate. If you still don't hear from us over a week, reachout to the program team byemail.

Developer Preview Program Terms

(i) I consent to be contacted by Google regarding all current and futurefeatures in the program, including in regards to marketing and researchopportunities.

(ii) I understand that program features may not be included in publicapplications prior to the General Availability (GA) announcement.

(iii) By enrolling in the Google Workspace Developer Preview Program, or usingGoogle Workspace APIs, other developer services, and associated software(collectively, "APIs"), I agree to theGoogle APIs Terms ofService.

(iv) I understand that, for purposes of testing, I may not grant end usersaccess, outside my domain or company, to developer applications that have beenbuilt using APIs prior to their GA announcement ("Pre-GA APIs") unless Googlespecifically states that I can request such permission and such permission hasbeen granted to my Workspace account for that feature. Where permission isgranted from publication of Pre-GA APIs, (a) there is no guarantee that suchPre-GA APIs will become GA, (b) such Pre-GA APIs may impact the performancelevel of developer's applications, and (c) I fully assume the risks associatedwith sections (a) and (b) of this paragraph.

(v) There may be cases where I can test certain Google features as an end user.I understand that in any such case, the Pre-General Availability Offerings Termsfrom Section 6 of theGoogle Workspace Service Specific Terms apply to myuse of those Pre-GA Offerings.

(vi) I understand that Google may use any data submitted, stored, sent, orreceived via any Pre-GA APIs to provide, test, analyze, develop, and improvethose APIs in accordance with applicable laws.

(vii) I understand that if I am using the Pre-GA APIs on behalf of a governmentor regulatory entity (excluding educational institutions), I may only use testor experimental data with Pre-GA APIs and am prohibited from using any "live" orproduction data in connection with Pre-GA APIs.

(viii) I understand that PRE-GA APIs ARE PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS ORIMPLIED WARRANTIES OR REPRESENTATIONS OF ANY KIND.

(ix) I understand that I should check this application from time to time as I ambound by all updates including updates to the incorporated TOS herein.

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