Choose what needs to work, set your boundaries and leave with a practical connection order you can save or share.
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Choose the job
What needs to move?
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Set the boundaries
How should this stack behave?
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Recommended stack
Run the business with less data exposure
Start with governed files and small structured datasets, then add documentation and automation only when the access boundary is clear.
01Governed files
Box
Creates a visible boundary around the source material.
ChatGPT + Claude + Grok
Low setupChecked 2026-08-22
Permission reality: Files, names, metadata and inherited sharing can reveal a broad business history. Preserve source permissions and scope folders where available.
Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok
ChatGPT available
Search governed files and folders while retaining Box permissions and classification controls. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Claude available
Search governed files and folders while retaining Box permissions and classification controls. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Gemini unknown
We did not find a current first-party Gemini listing for Box; custom MCP availability is not treated as native support.
No connection model verified.
Grok available
Search governed files and folders while retaining Box permissions and classification controls. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
02Structured operations
Google Sheets
Keeps the working dataset small and reviewable.
All four
Medium setupChecked 2026-08-22
Permission reality: Datasets may contain personal, financial or operational data. Prefer read-only access, limited datasets and reviewed queries.
Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok
ChatGPT available
Google Sheets is listed in the current Plugin Directory. Review the live listing for its included apps, actions, setup and supported ChatGPT or Codex surfaces.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Claude available
Google Sheets is reached through Anthropic's Google Workspace connector. Review the live consent screen for the exact scopes granted.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Gemini available
Google Sheets is reached through the Google Workspace app inside Gemini Apps — a native Google-to-Google connection. Review the live permission screen for the exact scopes granted.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Grok available
Work with spreadsheet context and, where enabled, review proposed changes before they reach live data. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
03Controlled handoff
Airtable
Records a proven handoff in a small, reviewable dataset.
ChatGPT
Medium setupChecked 2026-08-22
Permission reality: Datasets may contain personal, financial or operational data. Prefer read-only access, limited datasets and reviewed queries.
Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok
ChatGPT available
Airtable is listed in the current Plugin Directory. Review the live listing for its included apps, actions, setup and supported ChatGPT or Codex surfaces.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Claude unknown
We did not find a current first-party Claude listing for Airtable; custom MCP availability is not treated as native support.
No connection model verified.
Gemini unknown
We did not find a current first-party Gemini listing for Airtable; custom MCP availability is not treated as native support.
No connection model verified.
Grok unknown
We did not find a current first-party Grok listing for Airtable; custom MCP availability is not treated as native support.
No connection model verified.
04Operating guidance
Notion
Records the approved process, exceptions and owners.
All four
Low setupChecked 2026-09-02
Permission reality: Documents and workspace pages may contain client, employee or strategy information. Connect only the spaces needed for the workflow.
Compare ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok
ChatGPT available
Use authorised pages and databases as living context for planning, research and documentation. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Claude available
Use authorised pages and databases as living context for planning, research and documentation. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Gemini available
Notion is confirmed as a connector under Gemini Enterprise – Business edition. Google documents it as public preview. Review the live listing for exact actions and required admin authorisation.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
Grok available
Use authorised pages and databases as living context for planning, research and documentation. Exact fields and actions depend on the live connection and source-system permissions.
Review OAuth scopes and the live permission screen. Require human confirmation before external writes, sends, publishing or data changes.
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Reality check
Useful only with guardrails.
What this does in practice
Start with governed files and small structured datasets, then add documentation and automation only when the access boundary is clear.
