recipe-create-events-from-sheet

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Read event data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet and create Google Calendar entries for each row.
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# Create Events From Sheet

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Create Google Calendar Events from a Sheet

> **PREREQUISITE:** Load the following skills to execute this recipe: `gws-sheets`, `gws-calendar`

Read event data from a Google Sheets spreadsheet and create Google Calendar entries for each row.

## Steps

1. Read event data: `gws sheets +read --spreadsheet-id SHEET_ID --range 'Events!A2:D'`
2. For each row, create a calendar event: `gws calendar +insert --summary 'Team Standup' --start '2025-01-20T09:00' --duration 30 --attendees alice@company.com,bob@company.com`

## Task

Execute this workflow with the following parameters: $ARGUMENTS

1. **Prerequisites Check**
   - Verify `gws` CLI is installed: `gws --version`
   - Confirm authentication: `gws auth status`
   - Load required GWS skills (check PREREQUISITE section above)

2. **Parameter Preparation**
   - Parse task parameters from $ARGUMENTS
   - Validate required inputs
   - Prepare JSON payloads and flags

3. **Execute Workflow Steps**
   - Follow the steps outlined above
   - Replace placeholder IDs with actual values
   - Handle errors and retries
   - Log progress and results

4. **Verify Results**
   - Confirm each step completed successfully
   - Verify changes in Google Workspace
   - Report final status and any issues

## Tips

- Use `--dry-run` flag when available to preview changes
- Always inspect API schemas before calling: `gws schema <service>.<resource>.<method>`
- Check command help for all flags: `gws <service> <resource> <method> --help`

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**License**: Apache License 2.0
**Source**: [Google Workspace CLI](https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli)
**Original Skill**: `recipe-create-events-from-sheet`