gws-calendar-insert▌
googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026
Create a new Google Calendar event with customizable details and optional attendees.
- ›Requires three core flags: event summary, start time, and end time in ISO 8601 format
- ›Supports optional location, description, multiple attendees, and automatic Google Meet link generation
- ›Defaults to the primary calendar but accepts a custom calendar ID via the --calendar flag
- ›Write operation that should be confirmed with the user before execution
calendar +insert
PREREQUISITE: Read
../gws-shared/SKILL.mdfor auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, rungws generate-skillsto create it.
create a new event
Usage
gws calendar +insert --summary <TEXT> --start <TIME> --end <TIME>
Flags
| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
--calendar |
— | primary | Calendar ID (default: primary) |
--summary |
✓ | — | Event summary/title |
--start |
✓ | — | Start time (ISO 8601, e.g., 2024-01-01T10:00:00Z) |
--end |
✓ | — | End time (ISO 8601) |
--location |
— | — | Event location |
--description |
— | — | Event description/body |
--attendee |
— | — | Attendee email (can be used multiple times) |
--meet |
— | — | Add a Google Meet video conference link |
Examples
gws calendar +insert --summary 'Standup' --start '2026-06-17T09:00:00-07:00' --end '2026-06-17T09:30:00-07:00'
gws calendar +insert --summary 'Review' --start ... --end ... --attendee alice@example.com
gws calendar +insert --summary 'Meet' --start ... --end ... --meet
Tips
- Use RFC3339 format for times (e.g. 2026-06-17T09:00:00-07:00).
- The --meet flag automatically adds a Google Meet link to the event.
[!CAUTION] This is a write command — confirm with the user before executing.
See Also
- gws-shared — Global flags and auth
- gws-calendar — All manage calendars and events commands
Discussion
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Ratings
4.6★★★★★41 reviews- ★★★★★Ira Kapoor· Dec 28, 2024
Useful defaults in gws-calendar-insert — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
- ★★★★★Ganesh Mohane· Dec 16, 2024
I recommend gws-calendar-insert for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Diego Kapoor· Dec 8, 2024
gws-calendar-insert has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Ishan Thomas· Nov 27, 2024
Solid pick for teams standardizing on skills: gws-calendar-insert is focused, and the summary matches what you get after install.
- ★★★★★Camila Malhotra· Nov 19, 2024
gws-calendar-insert is among the better-maintained entries we tried; worth keeping pinned for repeat workflows.
- ★★★★★Rahul Santra· Nov 7, 2024
gws-calendar-insert fits our agent workflows well — practical, well scoped, and easy to wire into existing repos.
- ★★★★★Pratham Ware· Oct 26, 2024
gws-calendar-insert has been reliable in day-to-day use. Documentation quality is above average for community skills.
- ★★★★★Ishan Rao· Oct 18, 2024
I recommend gws-calendar-insert for anyone iterating fast on agent tooling; clear intent and a small, reviewable surface area.
- ★★★★★Harper Liu· Oct 10, 2024
gws-calendar-insert reduced setup friction for our internal harness; good balance of opinion and flexibility.
- ★★★★★Ira Martin· Sep 25, 2024
Useful defaults in gws-calendar-insert — fewer surprises than typical one-off scripts, and it plays nicely with `npx skills` flows.
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