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