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Queries (With)
Actions (Then that)
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Triggers (If this)
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New event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
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New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
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New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
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Any event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
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Event from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
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Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
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New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
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You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
New event added
This Trigger fires every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
New message in space
This trigger fires whenever there is a new message in the specified space.
New event from search added
This Trigger fires every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google
New member in space
This trigger fires whenever a new member is added to the specified space.
Any event starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of any event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
New space added
This trigger fires whenever a new space is added to a Google Workspace.
Event from search starts
This Trigger fires a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase in the event’s Title, Description, or Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
Any event ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
New event from search ends
This Trigger fires within 15 minutes of the ending time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location. Ingredient will be based on the zone set in Google.
You respond to an event invite
The trigger fires every time you respond to an event you're invited to. Note: The time in the ingredient will be based on the timezone set in Google Calendar.
Queries (With)
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List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
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Search Events
Search events of a calendar
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List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
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List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
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List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.
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List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.
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History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.
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History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.
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History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
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History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
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History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.
List Calendars
This query returns your calendars.
Search Events
Search events of a calendar
List Attendees
Get a list of event attendees
List Busy Windows
List time windows when someone is busy.
List Events For a Date
This query returns a list events for a specific day.
List Events For a Date Range
This query lists events for a specific date range.
History of times you responded to a calendar invite.
The query returns a list of when you responded to an event you're invited to.
History of events from search added
This query returns a list of every time a new event from search is added to your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of events from search ended
This query returns a list of ending time (within 15 minutes) of events on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of calendar event endings
This query returns a list of event ending times on your Google Calendar.
History of event from search starts
This query returns a list of a set number of minutes before the starting time of an event on your Google Calendar that contains a specific keyword or phrase. The search looks at the event’s Title, Description, and Location.
History of events added
This query returns a list of every time a new event is added to your Google Calendar.
History of calendar event beginnings
This query returns a list of event starting times on your Google Calendar.
Actions (Then that)
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Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
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Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
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Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
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Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
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Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
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Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
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Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
Post to a space
This action will post a message to the space you choose in Google Chat.
Quick add event
This Action will add an event to your Google Calendar. Simply include a detailed description of when and what.
Add member to a space
This action will add a member to a space using their email address. Note: This action will only work if you have the permissions to modify the space members and settings. Also, the member should be a Google Workspace member.
Create a detailed event
This action will create a detailed event in your Google Calendar.
Create a private space
This action will create a private space in Google Chat.
Update space description
This action will update the description of the space you select.
Update space guidelines
This action will update the guidelines of the space you select.
Google Calendar and Google Chat resources
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