Google Calendar Automation

Google Calendar

Selective Reading Rule

Start with:

• references/senior-master-standard.md
• references/usage-routing.md
• references/quality-checklist.md

Then load only the inherited docs, scripts, assets, or examples that match the user's actual task.

Lightweight Google Calendar integration with standalone OAuth authentication. No MCP server required.

⚠️ Requires Google Workspace account. Personal Gmail accounts are not supported.

When to Use

• You need to list, create, inspect, or update Google Calendar events from local scripts.
• The task requires OAuth-backed calendar automation without standing up an MCP server.
• You need quick operational access to calendars, schedules, attendees, or event details in a Workspace environment.

First-Time Setup

Authenticate with Google (opens browser):

python scripts/auth.py login

Check authentication status:

python scripts/auth.py status

Logout when needed:

python scripts/auth.py logout

Commands

All operations via scripts/gcal.py. Auto-authenticates on first use if not logged in.

List Calendars

python scripts/gcal.py list-calendars

List Events

# List events from primary calendar (default: next 30 days)
python scripts/gcal.py list-events

# List events with specific time range
python scripts/gcal.py list-events --time-min 2024-01-15T00:00:00Z --time-max 2024-01-31T23:59:59Z

# List events from a specific calendar
python scripts/gcal.py list-events --calendar "work@example.com"

# Limit results
python scripts/gcal.py list-events --max-results 10

Get Event Details

python scripts/gcal.py get-event EVENT_ID
python scripts/gcal.py get-event EVENT_ID --calendar "work@example.com"

Create Event

# Basic event
python scripts/gcal.py create-event "Team Meeting" "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z" "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z"

# Event with description and location
python scripts/gcal.py create-event "Team Meeting" "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z" "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z" \
    --description "Weekly sync" --location "Conference Room A"

# Event with attendees
python scripts/gcal.py create-event "Team Meeting" "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z" "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z" \
    --attendees user1@example.com user2@example.com

# Event on specific calendar
python scripts/gcal.py create-event "Meeting" "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z" "2024-01-15T11:00:00Z" \
    --calendar "work@example.com"

Update Event

# Update event title
python scripts/gcal.py update-event EVENT_ID --summary "New Title"

# Update event time
python scripts/gcal.py update-event EVENT_ID --start "2024-01-15T14:00:00Z" --end "2024-01-15T15:00:00Z"

# Update multiple fields
python scripts/gcal.py update-event EVENT_ID \
    --summary "Updated Meeting" --description "New agenda" --location "Room B"

# Update attendees
python scripts/gcal.py update-event EVENT_ID --attendees user1@example.com user3@example.com

Delete Event

python scripts/gcal.py delete-event EVENT_ID
python scripts/gcal.py delete-event EVENT_ID --calendar "work@example.com"

Find Free Time

Find the first available slot for a meeting with specified attendees:

# Find 30-minute slot for yourself
python scripts/gcal.py find-free-time \
    --attendees me \
    --time-min "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z" \
    --time-max "2024-01-15T17:00:00Z" \
    --duration 30

# Find 60-minute slot with multiple attendees
python scripts/gcal.py find-free-time \
    --attendees me user1@example.com user2@example.com \
    --time-min "2024-01-15T09:00:00Z" \
    --time-max "2024-01-19T17:00:00Z" \
    --duration 60

Respond to Event Invitation

# Accept an invitation
python scripts/gcal.py respond-to-event EVENT_ID accepted

# Decline an invitation
python scripts/gcal.py respond-to-event EVENT_ID declined

# Mark as tentative
python scripts/gcal.py respond-to-event EVENT_ID tentative

# Respond without notifying organizer
python scripts/gcal.py respond-to-event EVENT_ID accepted --no-notify

Date/Time Format

All times use ISO 8601 format with timezone:

• UTC: 2024-01-15T10:30:00Z
• With offset: 2024-01-15T10:30:00-05:00 (EST)

Calendar ID Format

• Primary calendar: Use primary or omit the --calendar flag
• Other calendars: Use the calendar ID from list-calendars (usually an email address)

Token Management

Tokens stored securely using the system keyring:

• macOS: Keychain
• Windows: Windows Credential Locker
• Linux: Secret Service API (GNOME Keyring, KDE Wallet, etc.)

Service name: google-calendar-skill-oauth

Tokens are automatically refreshed when expired using Google's cloud function.

Limitations

• Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
• Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
• Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.