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Calendar Integration with OpenClaw
Manage schedules, set reminders, and coordinate meetings automatically.
This tutorial will guide you through connecting OpenClaw to your CalDAV calendar (iCloud, Google, Fastmail, etc.) to manage your schedule, set reminders, and coordinate meetings.
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What You'll Build
- OpenClaw connected to your CalDAV calendar
- Ability to query and manage calendar events via chat
- Automated daily briefings and reminders
- Smart scheduling assistance
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Prerequisites
- OpenClaw installed and running
- A channel connected (Telegram, WhatsApp, etc.)
- CalDAV calendar access and credentials
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Install Calendar Skill
OpenClaw supports CalDAV calendars through a dedicated skill. Install it using the CLI:
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npx openclaw-hub@latest install caldav
Or ask OpenClaw to help set it up:
- "Connect my iCloud calendar"
- "Help me integrate with Google Calendar"
- "Set up CalDAV calendar integration"
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Configure Calendar Connection
You'll need your CalDAV server URL and credentials.
iCloud Calendar
- Find your CalDAV server URL (usually
https://caldav.icloud.com). - Use your iCloud email and an app-specific password.
Google Calendar
- Go to Google Calendar Settings β Integrate calendar.
- Use your Google account credentials (or OAuth via OpenClaw).
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Test Calendar Access
Try these commands in your connected channel:
- "What's on my calendar today?"
- "Show me my events for this week"
- "Add a meeting for Friday at 2pm"
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Set Up Automated Reminders
Create a daily calendar briefing every morning at 8 AM:
openclaw.json
{
"cron": {
"enabled": true,
"jobs": [
{
"name": "Calendar Briefing",
"cron": "0 8 * * *",
"message": "Check my calendar for today. Send me a summary of my meetings and events, and remind me of any important deadlines."
}
]
}
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Advanced Features
Going Further
Use OpenClaw for Smart Scheduling (finding optimal times), Event Extraction (from emails), and Travel Time Calculation.