gws-calendar
Google Calendar skill for managing calendars, events, and free/busy queries via the gws CLI. Covers creating, updating, listing, and deleting events across multiple calendars.
Best use case
gws-calendar is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Google Calendar skill for managing calendars, events, and free/busy queries via the gws CLI. Covers creating, updating, listing, and deleting events across multiple calendars.
Teams using gws-calendar 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/gws-calendar/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How gws-calendar Compares
| Feature / Agent | gws-calendar | 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 skill for managing calendars, events, and free/busy queries via the gws CLI. Covers creating, updating, listing, and deleting events across multiple calendars.
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
# Google Calendar (gws-calendar)
> **PREREQUISITE:** Read the `gws-shared` skill for auth, global flags, and security rules.
Manage Google Calendar using the `gws` CLI.
```bash
gws calendar <resource> <method> [flags]
```
## Quick Examples
```bash
# List all calendars
gws calendar calendarList list
# List upcoming events (next 10) on primary calendar
gws calendar events list \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "maxResults": 10, "orderBy": "startTime", "singleEvents": true, "timeMin": "2026-03-14T00:00:00Z"}'
# Search for events by text
gws calendar events list \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "q": "standup", "maxResults": 5, "singleEvents": true}'
# Get a specific event
gws calendar events get \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "eventId": "EVENT_ID"}'
# Create a simple event
gws calendar events insert \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary"}' \
--json '{
"summary": "Team Standup",
"start": {"dateTime": "2026-03-15T09:00:00-05:00"},
"end": {"dateTime": "2026-03-15T09:30:00-05:00"}
}'
# Create event with attendees
gws calendar events insert \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "sendUpdates": "all"}' \
--json '{
"summary": "Project Kickoff",
"description": "Initial project planning session",
"start": {"dateTime": "2026-03-20T14:00:00-05:00"},
"end": {"dateTime": "2026-03-20T15:00:00-05:00"},
"attendees": [
{"email": "alice@example.com"},
{"email": "bob@example.com"}
],
"location": "Conference Room A"
}'
# Create a recurring event (weekly standup)
gws calendar events insert \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary"}' \
--json '{
"summary": "Weekly Standup",
"start": {"dateTime": "2026-03-16T09:00:00-05:00"},
"end": {"dateTime": "2026-03-16T09:30:00-05:00"},
"recurrence": ["RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,WE,FR"]
}'
# Update an event
gws calendar events patch \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "eventId": "EVENT_ID", "sendUpdates": "all"}' \
--json '{"summary": "Updated Title", "location": "Zoom"}'
# Delete an event
gws calendar events delete \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "eventId": "EVENT_ID", "sendUpdates": "all"}'
# Quick-add event from natural language
gws calendar events quickAdd \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "text": "Team lunch Friday at noon"}'
# Move event to a different calendar
gws calendar events move \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "eventId": "EVENT_ID", "destination": "CALENDAR_ID"}'
# Check free/busy for multiple users
gws calendar freebusy query \
--json '{
"timeMin": "2026-03-15T09:00:00Z",
"timeMax": "2026-03-15T18:00:00Z",
"items": [{"id": "alice@example.com"}, {"id": "bob@example.com"}]
}'
# List instances of a recurring event
gws calendar events instances \
--params '{"calendarId": "primary", "eventId": "RECURRING_EVENT_ID"}'
```
## Helper Commands
| Command | Description |
|---------|-------------|
| `gws calendar +insert` | Create a new event (guided) |
| `gws calendar +agenda` | Show upcoming events across all calendars |
## Key API Resources
### events
`list`, `get`, `insert`, `update`, `patch`, `delete`, `quickAdd`, `move`, `instances`, `import`, `watch`
### calendarList
`list`, `get`, `insert`, `update`, `patch`, `delete`, `watch`
### calendars
`get`, `insert`, `update`, `patch`, `delete`, `clear`
### freebusy
`query`
### acl (Access Control)
`list`, `get`, `insert`, `update`, `patch`, `delete`
## Discovering More
```bash
gws calendar --help
gws schema calendar.events.insert
gws schema calendar.freebusy.query
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