Google Calendar (via gcalcli)
What this skill does
Google Calendar via gcalcli: today-only agenda by default, bounded meaning-first lookup via agenda scans, and fast create/delete with verification--optimized for low tool calls and minimal output.
Google Calendar (via gcalcli) is part of the Productivity category — productivity skills for notes, tasks, reminders, and personal organization. You can install it on its own or alongside other productivity skills from the OpenClaw catalog.
How to install Google Calendar (via gcalcli)
The easiest path is via the OpenClaw Easy desktop app — one click, no terminal required:
- Download OpenClaw Easy for macOS or Windows (free, one-click installer, ~30 seconds).
- Open the in-app Skills panel.
- Search for
gcalcli-calendarand click Install. - The skill activates automatically when an incoming message matches its description.
Install from the command line
If you already run the OpenClaw CLI, add Google Calendar (via gcalcli) with a single command:
openclaw skills add gcalcli-calendar
This pulls gcalcli-calendar from ClawHub and installs it into ~/.openclaw/skills/gcalcli-calendar/. Restart the OpenClaw gateway afterwards so the new skill is discovered.
How to use Google Calendar (via gcalcli)
Once installed, Google Calendar (via gcalcli) activates on its own: when an incoming message on WhatsApp, Telegram, Slack, Discord, Feishu or Line matches the skill's description, your OpenClaw agent loads it and runs the workflow. You can also trigger it explicitly by describing the task in chat. No extra configuration is required after install.
Manual install (advanced)
If you prefer manual installation:
- Click the Download .zip button above to grab
gcalcli-calendar-3.0.0.zipdirectly from our S3 mirror. - Unzip into
~/.openclaw/skills/gcalcli-calendar/(create the directory if it does not exist). - Restart OpenClaw Easy (or the OpenClaw CLI gateway) so the new skill is discovered.
Frequently asked questions
How do I install Google Calendar (via gcalcli)?
Install Google Calendar (via gcalcli) in the OpenClaw Easy desktop app by opening the Skills panel, searching for gcalcli-calendar, and clicking Install. From a terminal you can run: openclaw skills add gcalcli-calendar. Either way the skill is placed in ~/.openclaw/skills/gcalcli-calendar/.
Is Google Calendar (via gcalcli) free?
Yes. Google Calendar (via gcalcli) is free and open-source, distributed under the Apache-2.0 license through ClawHub. No account or payment is required to download or run it.
What does Google Calendar (via gcalcli) do?
Google Calendar via gcalcli: today-only agenda by default, bounded meaning-first lookup via agenda scans, and fast create/delete with verification--optimized for low tool calls and minimal output.
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Free, open-source · Apache-2.0 · Works with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or local Ollama models