Calendar FAQs

Question 1

How do I install and set up Calendar?

Accepted Answer

You can install Calendar either via Smithery using the command `npx -y @smithery/cli install @gongrzhe/server-calendar-mcp --client claude` or manually with `npm install @gongrzhe/server-calendar-mcp`. Setup involves creating a Google Cloud Project, enabling the Google Calendar API, obtaining OAuth 2.0 credentials (client ID, client secret, refresh token), and configuring them within Claude Desktop.

Question 2

What features does Calendar offer?

Accepted Answer

Calendar enables you to create new events, retrieve existing events by ID, update event details (title, time, description, location), list events within a specified time range, and even delete events directly through AI commands. It uses secure OAuth2 authentication.

Question 3

What is Calendar and how does it work?

Accepted Answer

Calendar is an MCP server that allows AI assistants, specifically within Claude Desktop, to manage your Google Calendar using natural language. It leverages the Google Calendar API for seamless event creation, modification, and retrieval.

Question 4

What are some examples of how I can use Calendar?

Accepted Answer

You can use Calendar to create meetings, list events for a specific timeframe, update existing event details such as time or description, and delete events, all through natural language commands interpreted by your AI assistant in Claude Desktop. See the README for JSON examples.

Question 5

Is Calendar secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Calendar uses secure OAuth2 authentication to access your Google Calendar. It's crucial to keep your Google API credentials (client ID, client secret, and refresh token) secure and avoid sharing them or committing them to version control. Regularly rotate your refresh tokens for added security.

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