calctl
Manage Apple Calendar events via icalBuddy + AppleScript CLI
Best use case
calctl is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manage Apple Calendar events via icalBuddy + AppleScript CLI
Teams using calctl 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/calctl/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How calctl Compares
| Feature / Agent | calctl | 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?
Manage Apple Calendar events via icalBuddy + AppleScript CLI
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
# calctl - Apple Calendar CLI Manage Apple Calendar from the command line using icalBuddy (fast reads) and AppleScript (writes). **Requirements:** `brew install ical-buddy` ## Commands | Command | Description | |---------|-------------| | `calctl calendars` | List all calendars | | `calctl show [filter]` | Show events (today, tomorrow, week, YYYY-MM-DD) | | `calctl add <title>` | Create a new event | | `calctl search <query>` | Search events by title (next 30 days) | ## Examples ```bash # List calendars calctl calendars # Show today's events calctl show today # Show this week's events calctl show week # Show events from specific calendar calctl show week --calendar Work # Show events on specific date calctl show 2026-01-25 # Add an event calctl add "Meeting with John" --date 2026-01-22 --time 14:00 # Add event to specific calendar calctl add "Team Standup" --calendar Work --date 2026-01-22 --time 09:00 --end 09:30 # Add all-day event calctl add "Holiday" --date 2026-01-25 --all-day # Add event with notes calctl add "Project Review" --date 2026-01-22 --time 15:00 --notes "Bring quarterly report" # Search for events calctl search "meeting" ``` ## Options for `add` | Option | Description | Default | |--------|-------------|---------| | `-c, --calendar <name>` | Calendar to add event to | Privat | | `-d, --date <YYYY-MM-DD>` | Event date | today | | `-t, --time <HH:MM>` | Start time | 09:00 | | `-e, --end <HH:MM>` | End time | 1 hour after start | | `-n, --notes <text>` | Event notes | none | | `--all-day` | Create all-day event | false | ## Available Calendars Common calendars on this system: - Privat (personal) - Work - Familien Kalender - rainbat solutions GmbH - TimeTrack
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