Groups Manager Pro
A Google Workspace add-on that brings bulk management capabilities to Google Groups directly from Sheets.
Technologies
Key Outcomes
- Bulk add/remove hundreds of members in seconds
- Roster sync with automatic updates
- Group health scoring and duplicate detection
The Problem
Managing Google Groups through the Admin Console is painfully slow. Adding members one by one, no bulk operations, no visibility into group health. For organizations with hundreds of groups and thousands of members, it’s a nightmare.
The Solution
Groups Manager Pro lives inside Google Sheets. You see your groups and members in a familiar spreadsheet interface, then use the sidebar to run bulk operations.
Core Features
Bulk Member Management
- Add or remove hundreds of members at once
- Paste from any source (CSV, another sheet, email list)
- Automatic email validation and duplicate handling
Roster Sync
- Define a “source of truth” sheet
- One-click sync updates all members
- Perfect for class rosters, team lists, department changes
Group Health
- Health scores based on ownership, member count, activity
- Duplicate member detection across groups
- Stale group identification
Technical Architecture
The add-on uses Google’s Admin SDK for group operations, with Apps Script as the runtime. License validation happens through my shared Heirloom Licenses backend.
Key technical decisions:
- Batch operations to stay within API quotas
- Progressive loading for large organizations
- Offline-first UI that queues operations
Launch
Groups Manager Pro launches on the Google Workspace Marketplace in February 2026.