How do I install recipe-block-focus-time?

Run `npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-block-focus-time` in your terminal. You need to have run `npx skills init` once in your project first.

Which agent frameworks does recipe-block-focus-time support?

recipe-block-focus-time works with any agent framework supported by the Skills registry, including Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Cline, Codex, and Gemini CLI.

Is recipe-block-focus-time free to use?

Yes. recipe-block-focus-time is free to install and use. It is available from the open Skills registry published by googleworkspace.

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recipe-block-focus-time▌

Name: recipe-block-focus-time
Availability: InStock
Author: googleworkspace

googleworkspace/cli · updated Apr 8, 2026

$npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-block-focus-time

summary

Recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar to protect deep work hours.

›Creates weekly recurring focus blocks (Monday–Friday by default) that display as busy time, preventing calendar conflicts
›Requires the gws-calendar skill and uses Google Calendar's recurrence rules for flexible scheduling
›Includes verification step to confirm blocks appear correctly in calendar agenda view

skill.md

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