By name: apple-calendar
description: Query and manage Apple Calendar on macOS via icalBuddy (read) and AppleScript (osascript) for event creation. Use when users ask about upcoming events or adding calendar events.
license: Proprietary. LICENSE.txt has complete terms
compatibility:
os:
- darwin
Apple Calendar
Use this skill for Apple Calendar tasks on macOS.
Prerequisites
- macOS
- Install
icalBuddyfor fast read-only queries:
brew install ical-buddy
osascriptis built in to macOS for event creation.
Read events (icalBuddy)
Today's events:
icalBuddy eventsToday
Next 7 days:
icalBuddy eventsFrom:today to:7 days from now
Specific calendars only:
icalBuddy -ic 'Work,Personal' eventsFrom:today to:3 days from now
Create events (AppleScript)
osascript -e 'tell application "Calendar" to tell calendar "Work" to make new event with properties {summary:"Team Sync", start date:date "Monday, February 10, 2026 10:00:00", end date:date "Monday, February 10, 2026 10:30:00"}'
Usage guidance
- Always include absolute date/time in confirmations.
- Use read commands before mutating when user intent is ambiguous.
- If automation fails, user likely needs to allow Terminal automation permissions.