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1. Choose trigger event

2. Choose action

1. Select the event

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Trigger event

Choose a trigger event

Choose a trigger

A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Calendar" from Google Calendar.

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An action happens after the trigger—such as "Create Story" in Shortcut.

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Zapier seamlessly connects Google Calendar and Shortcut, automating your workflow.

Supported triggers and actions

Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.

New Calendar
Triggers when a calendar is created.
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
  Required
- Trigger on newly created events only?
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Polling
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- Name
  Required
- Description
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Summary
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Use custom event colors?
- Attendees
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Write
- Source Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Destination Calendar
  Required
- Send Notifications
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Summary
- Description
- Location
- Start Date & Time
- End Date & Time
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Use custom event colors?
- Attendees
- Notify Attendees?
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Event ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Calendar
- Start Time
- End Time
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
Action
Search
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Story Type
- Workflow
- Workflow State
- Team
- Epic
- Due Date
- Estimate
- Requester
- Followers
- Owners
- Iteration
- Labels
- External Links
- Comments
- Tasks
- Sub Tasks
Action
Write
- Query
  Required
Action
Search

- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
  Required
- Time Before
- Time Before (Unit)
- Search_term
Trigger
Polling
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- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Notify Attendees?
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Describe Event
  Required
- Attendees
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
Write
- Api_docs_info
- Stop on error
  Required
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query string parameters
- Additional request headers
- Body
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- Attendee email
- Start Time Before
- End Time After
- Event Type
Action
Search
- Show Hidden Calendars
- Show Deleted Calendars
- Minimum Access Role
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- Attendee email
- Start Time Before
- End Time After
- Event Type
- Summary
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Use custom event colors?
- Attendees
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Search or write
- Story Template ID
  Required
- Name
- Description
- Story Type
- Workflow
- Workflow State
- Team
- Epic
- Due Date
- Estimate
- Requester
- Followers
- Owners
- Iteration
- Labels
- External Links
- Comments
- Tasks
Action
Write
- Query
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Story Type
- Workflow
- Workflow State
- Team
- Epic
- Due Date
- Estimate
- Requester
- Followers
- Owners
- Iteration
- Labels
- External Links
- Comments
- Tasks
- Sub Tasks
Action
Search or write

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Beyond Zap workflows. Call Google Calendar and Shortcut actions directly from your AI client or your codebase, using the same 9,000+ app integrations Zapier already runs.

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Expose Google Calendar and Shortcut actions as tools in any MCP client. Authenticate once, then call them in natural language.

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Add Attendee(s) to Event
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Trigger Google Calendar and Shortcut actions from backend services, scripts, or agent code.

Install

# TypeScript / Node
npm install @zapier/zapier-sdk

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import { createZapierSdk } from '@zapier/zapier-sdk';

const zapier = createZapierSdk();
await zapier.runAction({ /* google-calendar / shortcut action */ });

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There is no Python package yet. SDK is TypeScript-only (@zapier/zapier-sdk). The MCP server URL is personal to your account; get it at zapier.com/mcp.

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Practical ways you can use Google Calendar and Shortcut

Link project timelines to team events

When a new event is added to Google Calendar that indicates a significant IT milestone, Zapier creates a corresponding story in Shortcut. This ensures the project timeline in Shortcut aligns with team schedules, reducing the risk of timeline misalignments and improving IT team coordination.

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Align campaigns with launch deadlines

If a marketing campaign event is added to Google Calendar, Zapier generates a Shortcut story to coordinate tasks related to the campaign. This automation helps the team stay aligned, reduces missed deadlines, and maintains campaign workflow efficiency.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Calendar + Shortcut integrations

New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with Google Calendar and Shortcut

How do I connect Google Calendar to Shortcut?

To connect Google Calendar to Shortcut, navigate to our integrations section and choose Google Calendar. Follow the prompts to sign in and authorize the connection. You can then set up triggers such as new events or updates that will lead to actions like creating a story in Shortcut.

Can I create a story in Shortcut from a Google Calendar event?

Yes, you can create a story in Shortcut from a Google Calendar event by setting up a trigger for when a new event is created or modified. This trigger will initiate an action that populates the details into a new story in your Shortcut workspace.

What types of Google Calendar events can trigger actions in Shortcut?

Our integration supports triggers based on several types of events: when an event is created, modified, starts soon, or even when it ends. These can be configured to initiate various actions within Shortcut, like updating stories or creating tasks.

Is it possible to update a Google Calendar event based on changes in Shortcut?

Currently, our integration focuses on triggers that begin with Google Calendar events affecting Shortcut. Updating calendar events based on changes originating in Shortcut is not supported at this time.

How can I troubleshoot if my Google Calendar integration with Shortcut isn't working?

If the integration isn't functioning as expected, first ensure your accounts are properly linked and authorized. Check that your triggers and actions are set up correctly in the integration settings. Our support team can also help analyze specific issues if problems persist.

Are there any limitations when using data from Google Calendar with Shortcut?

Data transfer between Google Calendar and Shortcut should generally work smoothly; however, very large volumes of data might cause slowdowns or exceed rate limits set by either platform. Keep these considerations in mind for setups involving frequent updates.

Can I customize the information transferred from Google Calendar to stories in Shortcut?

Yes, you have customization options for what information gets transferred from calendar events into stories. This includes selecting which fields map directly over and any additional notes you'd like added during the process.

About Google Calendar

Google Calendar lets you organize your schedule and share events with co-workers and friends. With Google's free online calendar, it's easy to keep track of your daily schedule.

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