How to Use the iCal Calendar Parser MCP in Claude

Q: How do I set up the iCal Calendar Parser in Claude Desktop?

Open your config file at /Library/Application Support/Claude/claudedesktopconfig.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app.

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Setup iCal Calendar Parser with Claude Desktop

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Instant Schedule Analysis for Claude Desktop

Stop digging through your calendar UI. Point `parse_ical_calendar` at your local .ics file to extract every event block instantly. Your agent parses the raw text into clean, structured JSON. It identifies overlaps and time conflicts without needing a cloud sync.

Offline Calendar Data Processing

Keep your schedule private on your machine. The parser runs locally, meaning your sensitive meeting data never leaves your disk. Claude Desktop executes the process as a secure subprocess. You get the insights you need without uploading your calendar to a third-party server.

Automated Meeting Audits

Let your agent count your time spent in meetings versus deep work. You provide the path, and the tool returns a breakdown of your week. Use this to spot trends in your schedule. It turns a static file into a clear map of your actual time usage.

Setup guide

Set up iCal Calendar Parser MCP in Claude Web or Desktop

1

Open Claude Settings

Go to claude.ai, click your profile icon, then navigate to Customize → Connectors.
2

Add Custom Connector

Click the "+" button and select Add custom connector. Paste your Vinkius endpoint URL: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your token from cloud.vinkius.com. For OAuth-protected servers, expand Advanced settings to add credentials.
3

Start a conversation

Open a new chat. The iCal Calendar Parser MCP tools are available immediately — no restart needed.

Endpoint URL

https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp

No configuration file needed — paste the URL directly in the Claude web interface.

Available on Free (1 connector), Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plans.

Prerequisites

Claude Desktop installed (macOS or Windows)
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Claude Desktop Settings

Click the menu icon at the top-left corner, go to Settings → Developer → Edit Config. This opens claude_desktop_config.json in your default text editor.
2

Paste the iCal Calendar Parser MCP configuration

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

Restart Claude Desktop

Close and reopen the application. Claude needs a full restart to load new MCPs — refreshing a conversation is not enough.
4

Verify the connection

Open a new conversation. Click the 🔌 icon at the bottom of the message input. You should see tools listed under ical-calendar-parser-mcp.

json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ical-calendar-parser-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about iCal Calendar Parser MCP in Claude Desktop

Open your config file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json. Add the server details under the mcpServers key, save, and restart the app.

Yes, it parses large .ics exports quickly. It processes the text locally to ensure your chat remains responsive.

Absolutely. Since it runs as a local subprocess, you do not need an internet connection to parse your calendar files.

It reads from any absolute path you provide on your local filesystem. You maintain total control over which files the agent can access.

Your .ics data stays on your machine and is never sent to external servers. The parser only extracts the text into memory for the current session.

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