Google Calendar
Google Calendar Event Creator
Google Calendar
Google Calendar Event Creator
This document outlines the functionality and characteristics of the Google Calendar Event Creator node, which enables automated event creation and invitation management in Google Calendar.
Node Inputs
Required Fields
- Calendar: Select target Google Calendar
- Event Name: Title of the calendar event
- Date and Time: Event start time (ISO format: YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)
- Duration: Length of event in minutes
Optional Fields
- Event Description: Details about the event
- Invitee Emails: Email addresses of participants (comma-separated)
- Location: Physical address or virtual meeting link
Node Functionality
The Google Calendar Event Creator node automates event creation and invitation management.
Key features include:
- Loop Mode for creating multiple events
- Secure authentication with Gumloop
When To Use
The Google Calendar Event Creator node is particularly valuable for automated scheduling needs. Common use cases include:
- Meeting Scheduling: Create recurring team meetings or one-on-ones
- Event Management: Schedule workshops or training sessions
- Project Planning: Set up project milestone reviews
- Interview Coordination: Schedule candidate interviews
Some specific examples:
- Creating weekly team standup meetings with rotating participants
- Scheduling quarterly business reviews with stakeholders
- Setting up training sessions with automatic invites to new employees
- Organizing project kickoff meetings with external partners
Example
To schedule a team meeting:
- Event Name: “Weekly Team Sync”
- Date and Time: “2024-01-15T15:30:00”
- Duration: “60”
- Invitee Emails: “team@company.com”
- Location: “https://meet.google.com/“
Important Considerations:
- Requires Authentication with Google - Set up in the Credentials page
- Date and Time must be in ISO format (YYYY-MM-DDTHH:MM:SS)
- All invitee emails must be valid
- Duration is specified in minutes
- Virtual meeting links must be complete URLs
In summary, the Google Calendar Event Creator node simplifies event scheduling by automating calendar event creation and invitation management, perfect for coordinating meetings and managing schedules at scale.