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The Google Calendar app helps you spend less time managing your schedule and more time enjoying it. Available on Android, iPhone and iPad.
API Overview
Google Calendar is a time-management and scheduling application that allows users to create and manage events, set reminders, and share calendars with others. It is available as a web application, a mobile app, and a desktop application. Google Calendar integrates with other Google products, such as Gmail, Google Meet, and Google Tasks, making it easy to schedule events and tasks. It also supports natural language processing, allowing users to create events and set reminders using simple language commands.
Google Calendar API provides a set of REST APIs and webhooks that allow developers to integrate Google Calendar functionality into their own applications. The API documentation provides detailed information on how to use the APIs, including code samples and tutorials. The REST APIs allow developers to create, modify, and delete events, as well as manage calendars, reminders, and other settings. Webhooks allow developers to receive notifications when events are created, modified, or deleted. The API also supports rate limits to ensure that developers do not overload the system with excessive requests.
API Request Limits
Free plan
100 requests per day
Business plan
10,000 requests per day
Enterprise plan
100,000 requests per day
SDKs
APIs
Method: get
Description: Returns one event..
Endpoint: events/{eventId}
Parameters: eventId
Method: insert
Description: Creates an event..
Endpoint: events
Parameters: colorId, conferenceDataVersion, end, endDateTime, endTimeUnspecified, etag, guests, hangoutLink, iCalUID, id, kind, location, locked, organizer, originalStartTime, pageToken, recurrence, recurringEventId, reminders, sequence, source, start, startDateTime, startTimeUnspecified, status, summary, timeTransparency, updated
Method: patch
Description: Updates an event. This method supports patch semantics..
Endpoint: events/{eventId}
Parameters: alwaysIncludeEmail, attendees, attendeeOauth2ClientId, colorId, conferenceDataVersion, description, end, endDateTime, endTimeUnspecified, etag, guests, hangoutLink, iCalUID, id, kind, location, locked, organizer, originalStartTime, pageToken, recurrence, recurringEventId, reminders, sequence, source, start, startDateTime, startTimeUnspecified, status, summary, timeTransparency, updated
Method: quickAdd
Description: Creates an event directly using a natural-language description..
Endpoint: events/quickAdd
Parameters: text
Method: update
Description: Updates an event..
Endpoint: events/{eventId}
Parameters: alwaysIncludeEmail, attendees, attendeeOauth2ClientId, colorId, conferenceDataVersion, description, end, endDateTime, endTimeUnspecified, etag, guests, hangoutLink, iCalUID, id, kind, location, locked, organizer, originalStartTime, pageToken, recurrence, recurringEventId, reminders, sequence, source, start, startDateTime, startTimeUnspecified, status, summary, timeTransparency, updated
Method: get
Description: Returns a calendar's metadata..
Endpoint: calendars/{calendarId}
Parameters: calendarId
Method: insert
Description: Creates a new primary calendar..
Endpoint: calendars
Parameters: description, location, summary, timeZone
Method: patch
Description: Updates a calendar..
Endpoint: calendars/{calendarId}
Parameters: colorId, conferenceProperties, description, etag, id, kind, location, summary, timeZone
Method: update
Description: Updates a calendar..
Endpoint: calendars/{calendarId}
Parameters: colorId, conferenceProperties, description, etag, id, kind, location, summary, timeZone
Method: stop
Description: Stop watching resources through this channel..
Endpoint: channels/stop
Parameters: id
Method: list
Description: List information about Notification Channels..
Endpoint: channels
Parameters: maxResults, pageToken
Method: create
Description: Create a channel by watching a resource..
Endpoint: channels
Parameters: address, callbackUrl, expiration, id, kind, params, payload, resourceId, resourceType, token, type
Method: patch
Description: Update a channel. Updating a channel lets you specify a new expiration time..
Endpoint: channels/{channelId}
Parameters: address, callbackUrl, expiration, id, kind, params, payload, resourceId, resourceType, token, type
Method: delete
Description: Delete a channel..
Endpoint: channels/{channelId}
Parameters: channelId
FAQ
How do I access the Google Calendar API?
To access the Google Calendar API, you'll need to create a Google Developer account and obtain an API key or OAuth 2.0 credentials.
What are the rate limits for the Google Calendar API?
The Google Calendar API has rate limits in place to prevent excessive usage. The specific limits depend on the type of request and user authorization.
Can I use the Google Calendar Sandbox account for development?
Yes, the Google Calendar Sandbox account is available for developers to test and debug their applications without affecting real user data.
How can I authenticate my application to access user data?
To authenticate your application to access user data, you can use OAuth 2.0 or impersonation, which allows you to access data on behalf of a specific user.
What types of events can I create in Google Calendar?
Google Calendar supports various types of events, including regular, recurring, timed, and all-day events. You can also add attachments, attendees, and reminders to your events.