recipe-find-free-time

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allowed-tools: Bash, Read, Write, Edit
argument-hint: [task-parameters]
description: Query Google Calendar free/busy status for multiple users to find a meeting slot.
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# Find Free Time

Execute Google Workspace workflow: $ARGUMENTS

# Find Free Time Across Calendars

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

Query Google Calendar free/busy status for multiple users to find a meeting slot.

## Steps

1. Query free/busy: `gws calendar freebusy query --json '{"timeMin": "2024-03-18T08:00:00Z", "timeMax": "2024-03-18T18:00:00Z", "items": [{"id": "user1@company.com"}, {"id": "user2@company.com"}]}'`
2. Review the output to find overlapping free slots
3. Create event in the free slot: `gws calendar +insert --summary 'Meeting' --attendees user1@company.com,user2@company.com --start '2024-03-18T14:00:00' --duration 30`

## 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-find-free-time`