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)
- You can connect this directly with the
Datetime
node.
- You can connect this directly with the
- 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
Show More Options
Under the “Show More Options” section, you can configure additional settings:Event Type
Select the type of calendar entry:- Event: Standard calendar event (default)
- Working Location: Indicates where you’ll be working (office, home, etc.)
- Out of Office: Shows you’re unavailable during this time
- Task: To-do item with a deadline
Working Location Types
When “Working Location” is selected as the Event Type, you can specify:- Home Office: Indicates you’re working from home
- Office: Indicates you’re working from the primary office location
- Custom Location: Allows you to specify a different working location
Node Functionality
The Google Calendar Event Creator node automates event creation and invitation management. Key features include:- Multiple event type options
- 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
- Working Location Management: Track remote vs. in-office work schedules
- Time Off Tracking: Automate PTO and out-of-office scheduling
Example Flow
Implementation 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/”
- Event Type: “Event”
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
- Different event types have different visibility and behavior in Google Calendar