---
allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [resource] [method] [flags]
description: Google Calendar: Create a new event.
---

# Google Workspace Calendar Insert

Execute Google Workspace Calendar Insert operations: $ARGUMENTS

## Prerequisites

- Google Workspace CLI (`gws`) must be installed
- Authentication configured: Run `gws auth status` to verify
- Review `gws calendar-insert --help` for all available commands

## Available Resources and Methods

# calendar +insert

> **PREREQUISITE:** Read `../gws-shared/SKILL.md` for auth, global flags, and security rules. If missing, run `gws generate-skills` to create it.

create a new event

## Usage

```bash
gws calendar +insert --summary <TEXT> --start <TIME> --end <TIME>
```

## Flags

| Flag | Required | Default | Description |
|------|----------|---------|-------------|
| `--calendar` | — | primary | Calendar ID (default: primary) |
| `--summary` | ✓ | — | Event summary/title |
| `--start` | ✓ | — | Start time (ISO 8601, e.g., 2024-01-01T10:00:00Z) |
| `--end` | ✓ | — | End time (ISO 8601) |
| `--location` | — | — | Event location |
| `--description` | — | — | Event description/body |
| `--attendee` | — | — | Attendee email (can be used multiple times) |

## Examples

```bash
gws calendar +insert --summary 'Standup' --start '2026-06-17T09:00:00-07:00' --end '2026-06-17T09:30:00-07:00'
gws calendar +insert --summary 'Review' --start ... --end ... --attendee alice@example.com
```

## Tips

- Use RFC3339 format for times (e.g. 2026-06-17T09:00:00-07:00).
- For recurring events or conference links, use the raw API instead.

> [!CAUTION]
> This is a **write** command — confirm with the user before executing.

## See Also

- [gws-shared](../gws-shared/SKILL.md) — Global flags and auth
- [gws-calendar](../gws-calendar/SKILL.md) — All manage calendars and events commands

## Usage

```bash
# List available resources and methods
gws calendar-insert --help

# Inspect method schema before calling
gws schema calendar-insert.<resource>.<method>

# Execute command with arguments
gws calendar-insert $ARGUMENTS
```

## Task

Execute the requested Calendar Insert operation: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Verify Prerequisites**
   - Check `gws` is installed: `gws --version`
   - Verify authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Review available commands: `gws calendar-insert --help`

2. **Inspect Method Schema**
   - Before calling any method, inspect its parameters
   - Use `gws schema` to understand required fields
   - Review parameter types and constraints

3. **Execute Operation**
   - Build command with appropriate flags
   - Use `--params` for query/path parameters
   - Use `--json` for request body
   - Handle pagination with `--max-results` or `--page-token`

4. **Error Handling**
   - Check command output for errors
   - Review API quotas and rate limits
   - Handle authentication issues
   - Retry transient failures

---

**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `gws-calendar-insert`