Integrate Google Calendar with OmniFocus to automate your work

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1. Choose a Trigger

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2. Choose an Action

The event an automation performs after it's triggered

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Select a trigger from Google Calendar

A trigger is an event that starts your Zap and runs the workflow. For example, with Google Calendar, a trigger could be "New Calendar."

A trigger is the event that kicks off your automated workflow.

Setup an action from OmniFocus

An action is what takes place after the automation is triggered. For example, with OmniFocus, the action could be "Create Task."

An action is the event that your automated workflow performs when triggered.

That’s it! You just connected Google Calendar to OmniFocus

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Frequently Asked Questions about Google Calendar + OmniFocus 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 OmniFocus

Can I integrate Google Calendar with OmniFocus using Zapier?

Yes, you can create Zaps that connect Google Calendar to OmniFocus, allowing you to automate workflows between these two apps based on specific triggers and actions.

What type of triggers can I set up between Google Calendar and OmniFocus?

You can set up triggers such as a new event in Google Calendar or an upcoming event start time. These can prompt actions like creating a new task in OmniFocus.

How do actions work when integrating Google Calendar with OmniFocus?

Actions in our integration might include creating a new task in OmniFocus or updating an existing one based on changes detected in your Google Calendar events.

Is it possible to automate task creation in OmniFocus from Google Calendar events?

Absolutely. By setting up a trigger when a new event is created or updated in Google Calendar, you can automate the creation of corresponding tasks in OmniFocus.

Can I update tasks in OmniFocus based on changes to my calendar?

Yes, using our integration, updates to your calendar events can trigger modifications of existing tasks within your OmniFocus project lists.

Do I need any coding skills to connect Google Calendar and OmniFocus through Zapier?

No coding skills are required. You can use our user-friendly interface to set up connections between these apps through simple trigger and action configurations.

Are there any prerequisites for connecting my Google Calendar with OmniFocus?

Make sure both your Google and OmniFocus accounts are active and accessible via Zapier. You'll also need permission to make changes within both applications from your account settings.

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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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Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
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Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
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Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Search_term
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Scheduled
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- Name
  Required
- Description
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Write
- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
- Event ID
  Required
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
Action
Search
- Title
  Required
- Description
Action
Write

- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
- Time After
- Time After (Unit)
- Search_term
Trigger
Scheduled
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- Calendar
  Required
Trigger
Instant
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- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
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- Calendar
  Required
- Event
  Required
- Notify Attendees?
Action
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- Calendar
  Required
- Describe Event
  Required
- Attendee/s
  Required
Action
Write
- HTTP Method
  Required
- URL
  Required
- Query String Parameters
- Headers
- Additional Request Headers
- Body
Action
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- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
Action
Search
- Calendar
  Required
- Expand Recurring Events
- Search_term
- End Time After
- Start Time Before
- Name
  Required
- Description
- Location
- Add Conferencing?
- Start Date & Time
  Required
- End Date & Time
  Required
- Repeat Frequency
- Repeat Until
- Repeat How Many Times?
- All day
- Color
- Attendee/s
  Required
- Visibility
- Use Default Reminders?
- Reminders
- Minutes Before Reminders
- Show me as Free or Busy
- Guests Can Modify Event
- Event Type
Action
Search or write

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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.