Google Apps Script is a serverless JavaScript platform within Google Workspace that allows users to automate tasks, build custom workflows, and extend Google services like Sheets, Docs, and Gmail. Developers can use it to create add-ons, web apps, or scheduled scripts, leveraging built-in APIs and triggers. With deep integration across Workspace, it powers everything from CRM extensions to auto-sending reports. It also supports deployment via webhooks, OAuth scopes, and user-based permissions. Apps Script is a low-cost, accessible tool for lightweight backend automation within the Google ecosystem.

Google Apps Script is blocked in mainland China. As it requires access to core Google Workspace services (e.g., Gmail, Sheets, Drive) and is hosted on script.google.com, none of its scripts, web apps, or deployed add-ons function reliably within Chinese networks. Furthermore, triggers that rely on email delivery or calendar events will fail in China due to associated service blocks. Developers using Apps Script to provide workflow automation, dashboards, or integration for users in China must seek alternatives. Popular low-code and RPA tools in China include Alibaba Cloud's EventBridge, Kingdee's BOS platform, or Huawei's low-code automation systems. These support scheduling, form-building, and data syncing under domestic cloud environments. The centralized execution environment and OAuth-based authorization models of Apps Script are difficult to replicate within the China stack, so significant architectural redesign may be necessary when porting workflow logic to local platforms.

The information regarding service availability in China is provided for general reference purposes only. Due to the dynamic nature of network conditions and regulatory environments, the actual accessibility of these services may vary over time and by location. Users are advised to verify the current status independently.