Google Calendar Event Insert

v20260401

gws-calendar-insert

Creates a Google Calendar event through the gws CLI by specifying summary, start/end time, and optional attendees, location, description, or Meet link—ideal for automating calendar scheduling from scripts.

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Overview

calendar +insert

PREREQUISITE: Read ../gws-shared/SKILL.md for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run gws generate-skills to 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.