Recurring Event Expander Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Turn complex recurrence rules into concrete lists of event dates for calendar automation.
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Why people use Recurring Event Expander
Recurring Event Expander for Accurate Calendar Scheduling
This Connector changes that by doing the math for you. You give it the rule and it gives you a clean list of dates. You get a reliable way to handle complex schedules without the headache of manual calculation.
What Vinkius changes
It turns messy recurrence strings into usable date lists instantly.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Shift Planning
An HR bot needs to know all shift dates for "every other Saturday" to check for overlaps in a staff schedule.
- Real-world use case 02
Project Milestones
A project manager wants to see all recurring "Sync" dates for the next 6 months to plan resource allocation.
- Real-world use case 03
Holiday Logic
An automation script needs to identify all company holidays that fall on a weekday for a specific year.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Recurring Event Expander capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Recurring Event Expander.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Recurring Event Expander.
- 01 Capability
Expand occurrences
Converts an RRULE string into a list of concrete dates within a set window. Use this to get every date for a recurring event.
- 02 Capability
Get rrule summary
Provides a human-readable explanation of what a complex recurrence rule actually means. This helps you understand technical strings.
- 03 Capability
Validate rrule
Checks a recurrence string to ensure it follows the correct RFC 5545 syntax. Use this to catch errors before they break your code.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Recurring Event Expander to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Recurring Event Expander from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Recurring Event Expander, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Recurring Event Expander for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Recurring Event Expander URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Recurring Event Expander in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recurring-event-expander": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Recurring Event Expander
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Recurring Event Expander, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recurring-event-expander": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Recurring Event Expander
Ask Copilot: "Using Recurring Event Expander, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recurring-event-expander": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Recurring Event Expander
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Recurring Event Expander, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"recurring-event-expander": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp"
}
}
} - Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Recurring Event Expander
Ask Cline: "Using Recurring Event Expander, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add recurring-event-expander --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_yVWFO0rxR1OltATuNurj9QMd79zpTAItVWLQlFuA/mcp" - Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Recurring Event Expander
Ask Claude: "Using Recurring Event Expander, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Recurring Event Expander can move forward.
This is for developers and ops managers who deal with calendar data. It solves the headache of manual date calculation for recurring events, shifts, or milestones.
Scheduling Engineer
Builds calendar integrations and needs to handle 'every other Monday' without writing a custom parser.
HR Operations Manager
Manages recurring staff shifts and needs to identify all dates for a specific training rotation.
Automation Developer
Creates bots that need to book resources for repeating events and requires precise date lists.
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Before you connect
Questions about Recurring Event Expander.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
What is the Recurring Event Expander MCP?
It is a capability that takes complex recurrence rules (RRULEs) and turns them into a simple list of actual dates. This makes it much easier for your AI agent to understand and act on recurring schedules.
Can it handle complex rules like 'every 2nd Tuesday'?
Yes, it handles advanced logic including specific days of the week, month-day rules, and position sets like 'the second Tuesday'.
Does the Recurring Event Expander MCP support date exclusions?
Yes, it can handle exclusions (EXDATE) and additions (RDATE), ensuring your agent knows which specific dates to skip in a recurring series.
How do I use it for calendar automation?
You provide the recurrence string and a date range. The Connector returns a list of dates that your agent can then use to book meetings, check availability, or generate reports.
Can it tell me what a weird RRULE string actually means?
Yes, it can generate a human-readable summary of a technical recurrence string so you can verify what the rule actually does in plain English.
Is this for RFC 5545 standards?
Yes, it is specifically designed to parse and expand rules following the RFC 5545 standard, which is the standard for iCalendar files.
What is an RRULE?
An RRULE (Recurrence Rule) is a standard format defined in RFC 5545 used to describe recurring events, such as 'every Monday' or 'the last Friday of the month'.
How can I verify if my rule is valid?
You can use the validate_rrule capability to check your RRULE string for structural integrity and compliance with the iCalendar standard.
Can I exclude specific dates from the expansion?
Yes, when using expand_occurrences, you can provide a list of ISO 8601 timestamps in the exdates parameter to exclude them from the resulting list.
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