Tired of adding events to Google Calendar yourself? Here’s how AI bot Fwd2cal can do it for you

Developer Moe Adham has introduced Fwd2cal, an innovative open-source AI bot that automatically transforms email appointments into Google Calendar events, eliminating the tedious six-step manual process of calendar entry. Currently available free of charge, this tool aims to simplify calendar management for users juggling multiple email platforms.

The AI bot, built using Google Cloud and SendGrid technologies, leverages OpenAI’s ChatGPT to analyze emails and extract relevant event details. Here’s how to get started with Fwd2cal:

1. Send an initial email to [email protected]
2. Click the authorization link received in response to grant the bot access to your Google Calendar
3. Forward any appointment-related emails to [email protected]
4. The bot will automatically create calendar events based on the email content

For additional functionality, users can:

• Include specific event names through instructional prompts
• Add multiple email addresses by including “add” before the second email address in the subject line

Regarding privacy concerns, Fwd2cal’s policy emphasizes that while emails and events are processed by AI, they are never stored. The service only retains user email addresses and excludes storing addresses mentioned in forwarded emails. As an open-source project, developers can review the backend code, which is distributed under an open-source license.

However, certain limitations exist in the current version. The service’s ability to modify or delete existing calendar events remains unclear, as does its compatibility with other calendar platforms like Microsoft Outlook.

He highlights the tool’s practical origins and potential for reliable machine learning application in everyday tasks. For users seeking to streamline their calendar management, Fwd2cal offers a promising solution that transforms email administration from a multi-step process into a simple forward action.