> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Google Calendar

> Learn how to integrate AI agents with Google Calendar using xpander.ai. Create intelligent workflows that automatically schedule meetings, manage availability, send reminders, and adjust events in real-time based on contextual data.

## About Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a free, cloud-based time-management and scheduling service developed by Google.

Key features include:

* **Event Creation & Management**: Schedule one-time or recurring events, set start and end times, add locations, and invite guests. You can also set reminders via email or push notifications.

* **Multiple Calendar Support**: Create and manage multiple calendars within your account to separate work, personal, or project-specific events. Each calendar can be color-coded for easy identification.

* **Sharing & Collaboration**: Share your calendar with others, allowing them to view or edit events. This is particularly useful for coordinating schedules within teams or families.

* **Integration with Google Services**: Events from Gmail (like flight or hotel reservations) are automatically added to your calendar. It also integrates with Google Meet for video conferencing.

* **Cross-Platform Accessibility**: Accessible via web browsers and dedicated apps for Android and iOS, ensuring your schedule is always at your fingertips.

* **Customizable Views**: Switch between daily, weekly, monthly, or agenda views to suit your planning needs.

## Authentication Options

Below are possible authentication options you can choose:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Built-in xpander.ai Auth">
    The simplest way to connect Google Calendar is by using xpander.ai's built-in authentication:

    1. Go to the **Connectors** section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
    2. Select **Google Calendar** from the available integrations.
    3. Click **Sign in with Google Calendar**.
    4. Grant xpander.ai permission to access your account.
    5. Your Google Calendar integration is now ready to use.

    <Note>
      This method is recommended for most users. xpander.ai securely manages your OAuth tokens without exposing any credentials.
    </Note>
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="API Access">
    ### Generate a Google Calendar API Key

    1. Log in to your [Google Cloud Console](https://console.cloud.google.com/).

    2. Create a new project or select an existing one.\\
           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_1.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=31979564f05648f24a75fd3bd4e5e8e4" alt="Img 1" width="3175" height="1619" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_1.png" />

    3. Go to the [Google Cloud API Library](https://console.cloud.google.com/apis/library).\\
           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_2.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=183db5e4eea983844cd8296b39086efb" alt="Img 2" width="3170" height="1551" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_2.png" />

    4. Search for and select **Google Calendar API**, then click **Enable**.

    5. In the sidebar, go to **Credentials**.

    6. Click **Create credentials**, and select **API key**.\\
           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_3.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=61e3839ddec6a6cffa602358f237a8eb" alt="Img 3" width="3272" height="1646" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_3.png" />

    7. Restrict the API key to Google Calendar API only (optional but recommended).\\
           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_4.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=f441996b3d5e0819429cef9c99f6effe" alt="Img 4" width="3228" height="1635" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_4.png" />

    ### Integrate Google Calendar into xpander.ai

    1. Go to the **Connectors** section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
    2. Select **Google Calendar** from the available integrations.
    3. Click **Other auth options**.
    4. Enter a **connector name**, e.g., "xpander-google-calendar".
    5. Select **Integration User** as the authentication mode.
    6. Select **API Key** as the authentication method.
    7. Paste the Google Calendar API key into the provided field.
    8. Choose **Basic** as the **Auth Type**.
    9. Save the configuration.\\
           <img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_5.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=1c0e067d0196658004dd58b77442fc91" alt="Img 5" width="3632" height="1884" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_5.png" />

    <Warning>
      API keys provide limited functionality and are best for read-only operations on public files. For full access, use OAuth methods.
    </Warning>
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

## Integration of Google Calendar into AI Agent

Once you've configured your Google Calendar account with the authentication option(s) described above, you can integrate it into your AI agent with xpander.ai:

1. In your xpander.ai dashboard, go to the **Agent Configuration** tab and select **Tools**, then click **Add Tools**.
2. Select **Connectors**.
3. Choose **Google Calendar** with the same **connector name** you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-calendar).
4. Select the available Google Calendar operations that suit your use case.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_6.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=e2c67fe3f1ba4ade080c1d161f7f69fd" alt="Img 6" width="3332" height="1708" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_6.png" />

## Expose Google Calendar as MCP Server

Alternatively, you can also expose your Google Calendar account as an MCP server. To do so:

1. Go to the **Connectors** section in the sidebar of your xpander.ai dashboard.
2. Select **Google Calendar** with the same **connector name** you configured in the previous section (e.g., xpander-google-calendar).
3. Click **MCP Configuration**.
4. Enter the MCP configuration into the appropriate settings of the client app you want to use (e.g., Cursor, Windsurf, Claude Desktop, etc.).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/xpanderai-099931d1/pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz/images/connectors/google-calendar/img_7.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=pzRhrv6nqUySeaGz&q=85&s=af77487a3ffc271e59804e8d4b992957" alt="Img 7" width="3337" height="1678" data-path="images/connectors/google-calendar/img_7.png" />

## AI Agent Google Calendar Prompt Library

Below are possible prompts or use cases you can try after integrating Google Calendar into your xpander AI agent:

```
Could you create a new dashboard for monitoring {application_name} performance metrics?
```

```
Can you set up a monitor to alert us when {service_name} latency exceeds {threshold_value} milliseconds?
```

```
Could you temporarily mute alerts for {host_name} during our scheduled maintenance window on {date}?
```

```
Could you integrate our AWS {account_name} account to monitor our EC2 and Lambda resources?
```

## Related Resources

* [Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP)](/guides/deploy/mcp)
* [Google Calendar API Documentation](https://developers.google.com/workspace/calendar/api/guides/overview)