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Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Calendar" from Google Calendar.
Add your action
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.
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- Expand Recurring Events
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- CalendarRequired
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- Time Before
- Time Before (Unit)
- Search_term
Try ItTriggerPolling- CalendarRequired
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- EventRequired
- Attendee/sRequired
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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.
