gcal-pro
Google Calendar integration for viewing, creating, and managing calendar events. Use when the user asks about their schedule, wants to add/edit/delete events, check availability, or needs a morning brief. Supports natural language like "What's on my calendar tomorrow?" or "Schedule lunch with Alex at noon Friday." Free tier provides read access; Pro tier ($12) adds create/edit/delete and morning briefs.
Best use case
gcal-pro is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Google Calendar integration for viewing, creating, and managing calendar events. Use when the user asks about their schedule, wants to add/edit/delete events, check availability, or needs a morning brief. Supports natural language like "What's on my calendar tomorrow?" or "Schedule lunch with Alex at noon Friday." Free tier provides read access; Pro tier ($12) adds create/edit/delete and morning briefs.
Teams using gcal-pro should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/gcal-pro/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gcal-pro Compares
| Feature / Agent | gcal-pro | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Google Calendar integration for viewing, creating, and managing calendar events. Use when the user asks about their schedule, wants to add/edit/delete events, check availability, or needs a morning brief. Supports natural language like "What's on my calendar tomorrow?" or "Schedule lunch with Alex at noon Friday." Free tier provides read access; Pro tier ($12) adds create/edit/delete and morning briefs.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# gcal-pro
Manage Google Calendar through natural conversation.
## Quick Reference
| Action | Command | Tier |
|--------|---------|------|
| View today | `python scripts/gcal_core.py today` | Free |
| View tomorrow | `python scripts/gcal_core.py tomorrow` | Free |
| View week | `python scripts/gcal_core.py week` | Free |
| Search events | `python scripts/gcal_core.py search -q "meeting"` | Free |
| List calendars | `python scripts/gcal_core.py calendars` | Free |
| Find free time | `python scripts/gcal_core.py free` | Free |
| Quick add | `python scripts/gcal_core.py quick -q "Lunch Friday noon"` | Pro |
| Delete event | `python scripts/gcal_core.py delete --id EVENT_ID -y` | Pro |
| Morning brief | `python scripts/gcal_core.py brief` | Pro |
## Setup
**First-time setup required:**
1. User must create Google Cloud project and OAuth credentials
2. Save `client_secret.json` to `~/.config/gcal-pro/`
3. Run authentication:
```bash
python scripts/gcal_auth.py auth
```
4. Browser opens → user grants calendar access → done
**Check auth status:**
```bash
python scripts/gcal_auth.py status
```
## Tiers
### Free Tier
- View events (today, tomorrow, week, month)
- Search events
- List calendars
- Find free time slots
### Pro Tier ($12 one-time)
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Create events
- Quick add (natural language)
- Update/reschedule events
- Delete events
- Morning brief via cron
## Usage Patterns
### Viewing Schedule
When user asks "What's on my calendar?" or "What do I have today?":
```bash
cd /path/to/gcal-pro
python scripts/gcal_core.py today
```
For specific ranges:
- "tomorrow" → `python scripts/gcal_core.py tomorrow`
- "this week" → `python scripts/gcal_core.py week`
- "meetings with Alex" → `python scripts/gcal_core.py search -q "Alex"`
### Creating Events (Pro)
When user says "Add X to my calendar" or "Schedule Y":
**Option 1: Quick add (natural language)**
```bash
python scripts/gcal_core.py quick -q "Lunch with Alex Friday at noon"
```
**Option 2: Structured create (via Python)**
```python
from scripts.gcal_core import create_event, parse_datetime
create_event(
summary="Lunch with Alex",
start=parse_datetime("Friday noon"),
location="Cafe Roma",
confirmed=True # Set False to show confirmation prompt
)
```
### Modifying Events (Pro)
**⚠️ CONFIRMATION REQUIRED for destructive actions!**
Before deleting or significantly modifying an event, ALWAYS confirm with the user:
1. Show event details
2. Ask "Should I delete/reschedule this?"
3. Only proceed with `confirmed=True` or `-y` flag after user confirms
**Delete:**
```bash
# First, find the event
python scripts/gcal_core.py search -q "dentist"
# Shows event ID
# Then delete (with user confirmation)
python scripts/gcal_core.py delete --id abc123xyz -y
```
### Finding Free Time
When user asks "When am I free?" or "Find time for a 1-hour meeting":
```bash
python scripts/gcal_core.py free
```
### Morning Brief (Pro + Cron)
Set up via Clawdbot cron to send daily agenda:
```python
from scripts.gcal_core import generate_morning_brief
print(generate_morning_brief())
```
**Cron setup example:**
- Schedule: 8:00 AM daily
- Action: Run `python scripts/gcal_core.py brief`
- Delivery: Send output to user's messaging channel
## Error Handling
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|-------|-------|----------|
| "client_secret.json not found" | Setup incomplete | Complete Google Cloud setup |
| "Token refresh failed" | Expired/revoked | Run `python scripts/gcal_auth.py auth --force` |
| "requires Pro tier" | Free user attempting write | Prompt upgrade or explain limitation |
| "Event not found" | Invalid event ID | Search for correct event first |
## Timezone Handling
- All times are interpreted in user's local timezone (default: America/New_York)
- When user specifies timezone (e.g., "2 PM EST"), honor it
- Display times in user's local timezone
- Store in ISO 8601 format with timezone
## Response Formatting
**For event lists, use this format:**
```
📅 **Monday, January 27**
• 9:00 AM — Team standup
• 12:00 PM — Lunch with Alex 📍 Cafe Roma
• 3:00 PM — Client call
📅 **Tuesday, January 28**
• 10:00 AM — Dentist appointment 📍 123 Main St
```
**For confirmations:**
```
✓ Event created: "Lunch with Alex"
📅 Friday, Jan 31 at 12:00 PM
📍 Cafe Roma
```
**For morning brief:**
```
☀️ Good morning! Here's your day:
📆 Monday, January 27, 2026
You have 3 events today:
• 9:00 AM — Team standup
• 12:00 PM — Lunch with Alex
• 3:00 PM — Client call
👀 Tomorrow: 2 events
```
## File Locations
```
~/.config/gcal-pro/
├── client_secret.json # OAuth app credentials (user provides)
├── token.json # User's access token (auto-generated)
└── license.json # Pro license (if purchased)
```
## Integration with Clawdbot
This skill works with:
- **Cron**: Schedule morning briefs
- **Memory**: Store calendar preferences
- **Messaging**: Deliver briefs via Telegram/WhatsApp/etc.
## Upgrade Prompt
When a Free user attempts a Pro action, respond:
> ⚠️ Creating events requires **gcal-pro Pro** ($12 one-time).
>
> Pro includes: Create, edit, delete events + morning briefs.
>
> 👉 Upgrade: [gumroad-link]
>
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