calcom-api▌
calcom/cal.com · updated Apr 8, 2026
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This skill provides guidance for AI agents to interact with the Cal.com API v2, enabling scheduling automation, booking management, and calendar integrations.
Cal.com API v2
This skill provides guidance for AI agents to interact with the Cal.com API v2, enabling scheduling automation, booking management, and calendar integrations.
Base URL
All API requests should be made to:
https://api.cal.com/v2
Required Credentials
| Environment Variable | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
CAL_API_KEY |
Yes | Cal.com API key (prefixed with cal_live_ or cal_test_). Used as Bearer token for all API requests. Generate from Settings > Developer > API Keys. |
CAL_CLIENT_ID |
No | OAuth client ID for platform integrations that manage users on behalf of others. Sent as x-cal-client-id header. |
CAL_SECRET_KEY |
No | OAuth client secret for platform integrations. Sent as x-cal-secret-key header. |
CAL_WEBHOOK_SECRET |
No | Secret for verifying webhook payload signatures via the X-Cal-Signature-256 header. |
Authentication
All API requests require authentication via Bearer token:
Authorization: Bearer cal_<your_api_key>
For detailed authentication methods including OAuth/Platform authentication, see references/authentication.md.
Core Concepts
Event Types define bookable meeting configurations (duration, location, availability rules). Each event type has a unique slug used in booking URLs.
Bookings are confirmed appointments created when someone books an event type. Each booking has a unique UID for identification.
Schedules define when a user is available for bookings. Users can have multiple schedules with different working hours.
Slots represent available time windows that can be booked based on event type configuration and user availability.
Reference Documentation
This skill includes detailed API reference documentation for each domain:
| Reference | Description |
|---|---|
references/authentication.md |
API key and OAuth authentication, rate limiting, security best practices |
references/bookings.md |
Create, list, cancel, reschedule bookings |
references/event-types.md |
Configure bookable meeting types |
references/schedules.md |
Manage user availability schedules |
references/slots-availability.md |
Query available time slots |
references/calendars.md |
Calendar connections and busy times |
references/webhooks.md |
Real-time event notifications |
Quick Start
1. Check Available Slots
Before creating a booking, check available time slots:
GET /v2/slots?startTime=2024-01-15T00:00:00Z&endTime=2024-01-22T00:00:00Z&eventTypeId=123
See references/slots-availability.md for full details.
2. Create a Booking
POST /v2/bookings
Content-Type: application/json
{
"start": "2024-01-15T10:00:00Z",
"eventTypeId": 123,
"attendee": {
"name": "John Doe",
"email": "[email protected]",
"timeZone": "America/New_York"
}
}
See references/bookings.md for all booking operations.
3. Set Up Webhooks
Receive real-time notifications for booking events:
POST /v2/webhooks
Content-Type: application/json
{
"subscriberUrl": "https://your-app.com/webhook",
"triggers": ["BOOKING_CREATED", "BOOKING_CANCELLED"]
}
See references/webhooks.md for available triggers and payload formats.
Common Workflows
Book a meeting: Check slots -> Create booking -> Store booking UID
Reschedule: Get new slots -> POST /v2/bookings/{uid}/reschedule
Cancel: POST /v2/bookings/{uid}/cancel with optional reason
Best Practices
- Always check slot availability before creating bookings
- Store booking UIDs for future operations (cancel, reschedule)
- Use ISO 8601 format for all timestamps
- Implement webhook handlers for real-time updates
- Handle rate limiting with exponential backoff
Additional Resources
How to use calcom-api on Cursor
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Prerequisites
Before installing skills in Cursor, ensure your development environment meets these requirements:
- ›Cursor installed and configured on your development machine
- ›Node.js version 16.0+ with npm package manager (verify with
node --version) - ›Active project directory or workspace where you want to add calcom-api
Execute installation command
Execute the skills CLI command in your project's root directory to begin installation:
The skills CLI fetches calcom-api from GitHub repository calcom/cal.com and configures it for Cursor.
Select Cursor when prompted
The CLI will show a list of available agents. Use arrow keys to navigate and space to select Cursor:
Verify installation
Confirm successful installation by checking the skill directory location:
Reload or restart Cursor to activate calcom-api. Access the skill through slash commands (e.g., /calcom-api) or your agent's skill management interface.
Security & Verification Notice
We perform automated surface-level scans (Gen AI Scanner, Socket, Snyk) during installation. These checks detect common vulnerabilities but do not guarantee complete security. Always review skill source code and verify the publisher's reputation before production use.
Skills execute code in your development environment. Always verify the publisher's identity, review recent commits, and test in isolated environments before production deployment.
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Use Cases▌
Task Automation & Efficiency
Automate repetitive workflows and reduce manual effort
Example
Generate reports, summarize documents, draft communications
Save 3-5 hours per week on routine tasks
Knowledge Enhancement
Learn new skills, understand complex topics, get expert guidance
Example
Explain concepts, provide examples, suggest learning resources
Accelerate learning and skill development by 2x
Quality Improvement
Enhance output quality through reviews, suggestions, and refinements
Example
Review drafts, suggest improvements, catch errors
Improve work quality by 30-40% with less effort
Implementation Guide▌
Prerequisites
- ›Claude Desktop or compatible AI client with skill support
- ›Clear understanding of task or problem to solve
- ›Willingness to iterate and refine outputs
Time Estimate
15-45 minutes depending on use case complexity
Installation Steps
- 1.Install skill using provided installation command
- 2.Test with simple use case relevant to your work
- 3.Evaluate output quality and relevance
- 4.Iterate on prompts to improve results
- 5.Integrate into regular workflow if valuable
Common Pitfalls
- ⚠Expecting perfect results without iteration
- ⚠Not providing enough context in prompts
- ⚠Using skill for tasks outside its intended scope
- ⚠Accepting outputs without review and validation
Best Practices▌
✓ Do
- +Start with clear, specific prompts
- +Provide relevant context and constraints
- +Review and refine all outputs before using
- +Iterate to improve output quality
- +Document successful prompt patterns
✗ Don't
- −Don't use without understanding skill limitations
- −Don't skip validation of outputs
- −Don't share sensitive information in prompts
- −Don't expect skill to replace human judgment
💡 Pro Tips
- ★Be specific about desired format and style
- ★Ask for multiple options to choose from
- ★Request explanations to understand reasoning
- ★Combine AI efficiency with human expertise
When to Use This▌
✓ Use When
Use when skill capabilities match your task, clear ROI on time saved, and you can validate outputs. Best for repetitive tasks, learning, and quality improvement.
✗ Avoid When
Avoid when task requires deep expertise you can't validate, involves sensitive decisions, or when learning process is more valuable than speed of completion.
Learning Path▌
- 1Familiarize yourself with skill capabilities and limitations
- 2Start with low-risk, non-critical tasks
- 3Progress to more complex and valuable use cases
- 4Build expertise through regular use and experimentation
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Ratings
4.7★★★★★46 reviews- ★★★★★Harper Choi· Dec 28, 2024
calcom-api has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Shikha Mishra· Dec 24, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: calcom-api is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Chinedu Ghosh· Dec 20, 2024
We added calcom-api from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Yusuf Brown· Dec 4, 2024
calcom-api fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Benjamin Sharma· Nov 23, 2024
calcom-api has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Sophia Farah· Nov 19, 2024
calcom-api fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 15, 2024
We added calcom-api from the explainx registry; install was straightforward and the SKILL.md answered most questions upfront.
- ★★★★★Chinedu Bhatia· Nov 11, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: calcom-api is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Chinedu Torres· Nov 7, 2024
Registry listing for calcom-api matched our evaluation — installs cleanly and behaves as described in the markdown.
- ★★★★★Zara Mehta· Oct 26, 2024
calcom-api reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
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