How to Use the Google Calendar MCP in Claude Code

Q: How do I perform a search in Google Calendar using Claude Code?

Pipe a request to the CLI. Claude Code invokes searchevents and prints the output directly to your terminal buffer.

Q: Can Claude Code update Google Calendar from the command line?

Yes. It uses updateevent to modify entries based on flags you provide in your command. It outputs the result of the operation immediately.

Q: Can I list calendar permissions with Claude Code?

You can. The server provides listacl to show sharing rules in your terminal. It helps you manage access without leaving your shell.

Claude Code runs headless calendar operations, perfect for your terminal-based scripts and automation.

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Headless calendar management with Claude Code

Claude Code executes calendar tasks directly from your shell. It uses `list_calendars` to identify your available resources and `list_events` to pipe your upcoming schedule into a log. This is designed for CI/CD environments where you need to track events without a GUI. It returns clean, structured data for your scripts.

Automated scheduling for Claude Code

You can trigger meeting creation as part of a deployment pipeline. Claude Code uses `create_event` to log milestones or `quick_add_event` for fast tracking. It handles the authentication handoff automatically. Your terminal commands translate directly into calendar entries.

Terminal-based availability checks

Before running a script that requires your presence, use Claude Code to verify your time. It calls `check_free_busy` to return your status directly to the CLI. This allows for conditional execution based on your calendar state. It keeps your automation logic tied to your real-world availability.

Setup guide

Set up Google Calendar MCP in Claude Code

Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed (npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Run the add command

Open your terminal and run the command shown on the right. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com. Use --scope user to make it available across all projects.
2

Verify the connection

Start a Claude Code session and type /mcp to list connected servers. You should see google-calendar-mcp with a green status indicator.
3

Start using tools

Ask Claude Code something like "Check my latest Google Calendar transactions." It will automatically discover and invoke the available Google Calendar tools.

Terminal

claude mcp add --transport http google-calendar-mcp https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

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Prerequisites

Claude Code CLI installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open the config file

Create or edit .mcp.json in your project root for project-level scope, or ~/.claude.json for user-level scope.
2

Add the Google Calendar MCP

Paste the JSON snippet shown on the right into the mcpServers object. Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your endpoint token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Restart Claude Code

Start a new Claude Code session. Type /mcp to confirm the server is connected. The tools will be automatically available in your conversation.

.mcp.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "google-calendar-mcp": {
      "type": "url",
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Google Calendar MCP in Claude Code

Pipe a request to the CLI. Claude Code invokes `search_events` and prints the output directly to your terminal buffer.

Yes. It uses `update_event` to modify entries based on flags you provide in your command. It outputs the result of the operation immediately.

It does. Use the tool to request metadata, and it will return the JSON object from `get_calendar_metadata` for your review.

You can. The server provides `list_acl` to show sharing rules in your terminal. It helps you manage access without leaving your shell.

Data is transmitted over encrypted channels only when you execute a command. Your event metadata is never cached on the Vinkius platform, ensuring your schedule remains private.

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