Question 1

What is Google Calendar MCP for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Google Calendar MCP for ChatGPT is a Model Context Protocol connector that enables seamless integration between Google Calendar and ChatGPT. It allows you to manage your calendar events, schedule meetings, and query your availability through natural conversation with AI, eliminating the need for complex API configurations.

Question 2

How do I set up Google Calendar Connector for ChatGPT?

Accepted Answer

Setting up the Google Calendar Connector for ChatGPT requires installing the MCP client like Ravenala, authenticating your Google account, and configuring the calendar permissions. The process typically takes 5-10 minutes and requires basic technical knowledge, though most platforms provide step-by-step setup wizards.

Question 3

Can Google Calendar AI create recurring events?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Google Calendar AI through MCP connections can create, modify, and delete recurring events using natural language commands. Simply tell ChatGPT 'Schedule my weekly team meeting every Tuesday at 2 PM' and it will handle the recurring event setup automatically.

Question 4

Is Google Calendar MCP secure for business use?

Accepted Answer

Google Calendar MCP implementations use OAuth 2.0 authentication and follow Google's security protocols. Your calendar data never passes through third-party servers unnecessarily, and you maintain full control over permissions. Enterprise-grade security makes it suitable for business environments with proper configuration.

Question 5

What calendars work with Google Calendar Connector?

Accepted Answer

The Google Calendar Connector for ChatGPT works with all Google Calendar types including personal calendars, shared calendars, and Google Workspace business calendars. You can specify which calendars to access during setup, giving you granular control over data sharing.

Question 6

Can I check availability using Google Calendar AI?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Google Calendar AI can instantly check your availability, find free time slots, and suggest optimal meeting times. Ask ChatGPT questions like 'When am I free next Thursday afternoon?' and get immediate, accurate responses based on your current calendar data.

Question 7

Does Google Calendar MCP work with other AI models?

Accepted Answer

Most Google Calendar MCP implementations are designed to work with multiple LLMs, not just ChatGPT. Popular platforms support Claude, GPT-4, and other AI models, giving you flexibility to choose your preferred AI assistant while maintaining calendar functionality.

Question 8

How does Google Calendar Connector handle time zones?

Accepted Answer

The Google Calendar Connector for ChatGPT automatically handles time zone conversions using your Google Calendar settings. When scheduling across time zones, simply mention the locations and the AI will calculate appropriate times, preventing scheduling conflicts and confusion.

Question 9

Can Google Calendar AI send meeting invitations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Google Calendar AI can create events with attendees and automatically send meeting invitations through the MCP connection. The AI can add participants, set meeting details, include video conference links, and handle RSVPs just like using Google Calendar directly.

Question 10

What troubleshooting steps fix Google Calendar MCP issues?

Accepted Answer

Common Google Calendar MCP troubleshooting includes checking OAuth permissions, verifying calendar access rights, and ensuring API quotas aren't exceeded. Most issues resolve by re-authenticating your Google account or checking that the MCP client has proper calendar scopes enabled in Google's settings.

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Google Calendar MCP tools

calendar-list-insertInserts an existing calendar into the user's calendar list.

calendar-list-insert

calendar-list-updateUpdates an existing entry on the user\'s calendar list.

calendar-list-update

calendars-deleteDeletes a secondary calendar.

calendars-delete

calendars-updateUpdates metadata for a calendar.

calendars-update

clear-calendarClears a primary calendar.

clear-calendar

create-eventCreates an event on a Google Calendar, needing rfc3339 utc start/end times (end after start) and write access to the calendar.

create-event

delete-eventDeletes a specified event by `event id` from a Google Calendar (`calendar id`); this action is idempotent and raises a 404 error if the event is not found.

delete-event

duplicate-calendarCreates a new, empty Google Calendar with the specified title (summary).

duplicate-calendar

events-instancesReturns instances of the specified recurring event.

events-instances

events-listReturns events on the specified calendar.

events-list

events-moveMoves an event to another calendar, i.

events-move

events-watchWatch for changes to events resources.

events-watch

find-eventFinds events in a specified Google Calendar using text query, time ranges (event start/end, last modification), and event types; ensure `timemin` is not chronologically after `timemax` if both are provided.

find-event

find-free-slotsFinds both free and busy time slots in Google Calendars for specified calendars within a defined time range (defaults to the current day utc if `time min`/`time max` are omitted).

find-free-slots

free-busy-queryReturns free/busy information for a set of calendars.

free-busy-query

get-calendarRetrieves a specific Google Calendar, identified by `calendar id`, to which the authenticated user has access.

get-calendar

get-current-date-timeGets the current date and time, allowing for a specific timezone offset.

get-current-date-time

list-acl-rulesRetrieves the list of access control rules (acls) for a specified calendar, providing the necessary 'rule id' values required for updating specific acl rules.

list-acl-rules

list-calendarsRetrieves calendars from the user's Google Calendar list, with options for pagination and filtering.

list-calendars

patch-calendarPartially updates (patches) an existing Google Calendar, modifying only the fields provided; `summary` is mandatory and cannot be an empty string, and an empty string for `description` or `location` clears them.

patch-calendar

patch-eventUpdates specified fields of an existing event in a Google Calendar using patch semantics (array fields like `attendees` are fully replaced if provided); ensure the `calendar id` and `event id` are valid and the user has write access to the calendar.

patch-event

quick-addParses natural language text to quickly create a basic Google Calendar event with its title, date, and time, suitable for simple scheduling; does not support direct attendee addition or recurring events, and `calendar id` must be valid if not 'primary'.

quick-add

remove-attendeeRemoves an attendee from a specified event in a Google Calendar; the calendar and event must exist.

remove-attendee

settings-listReturns all user settings for the authenticated user.

settings-list

settings-watchWatch for changes to settings resources.

settings-watch

sync-eventsSynchronizes Google Calendar events, performing a full sync if no `sync token` is provided or if a 410 gone error (due to an expired token) necessitates it, otherwise performs an incremental sync for events changed since the `sync token` was issued.

sync-events

update-acl-ruleUpdates an access control rule for the specified calendar.

update-acl-rule

update-eventUpdates an existing event by `event id` in a Google Calendar; this is a full put replacement, so provide all desired fields as unspecified ones may be cleared or reset.

update-event

google-calendar-event-change-trigger**SOON TO BE DEPRECATED** - Use Calendar Event Sync (polling trigger) instead.

google-calendar-event-change-trigger

google-calendar-event-sync-triggerPolling trigger that returns full event data including details, attendees, and metadata.

google-calendar-event-sync-trigger

Google Calendar connector for other AI models (LLMs)

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