Sync meetings and status updates between Calendar and Slack or email. Riff can share daily rundowns and log key changes so your team stays aligned.
Step-by-step setup (How To)
Step 1 Connect your Google Calendar workspace
- On the Riff platform click +More → Integrations → Google Calendar
- Click Connect account
- Select your Google Calendar workspace and authorize Riff
Step 2 Authorize database access
- Choose which services Riff can read/write
- Click Save permissions
Step 3 Verify connection
- Run a quick test: ask the agent a question about your data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why can’t I find my calendar or events?
Make sure you’re signed into the correct Google Account and that the calendar is shared with you.
Can I restrict access to specific calendars?
Yes. Connect only the calendars you want Riff to read or update, and keep private calendars private.
Does Riff overwrite existing events?
No. Riff adds new events or notes you’ve set—your existing entries remain as they are.
How often does Riff sync?
Choose the frequency in your Riff automations, or run updates on demand.
Troubleshooting Google Calendar Integration on Riff
- Reconnect the Google sign-in if the connection expires
- Confirm the right calendars are shared and visible to you
- Ensure your automations/schedules are enabled
- If events don’t appear, refresh Calendar or check visibility filters
- Contact support@riff.ai if the issue persists
Top use cases for Riff + Google Calendar
Dashboards
Time-Use KPI Board
An app that reads events across selected Google calendars → compute meeting hours, focus time %, average duration → output charts + CSV (daily 08:00 + Refresh).
Focus vs. Meeting Load Weekly View
An app that reads events → detects “focus windows” (≥2h with no meetings) by user/team → output week heatmap + Slack recap
Automations
Daily Agenda → Slack
An automation that reads today’s events (title, time, location, meeting link) + conflicts → post to #team.
Weekly Meeting-Load Summary → Email
An automation that computes total meeting hours from Google Calendar, average duration, focus windows, top heavy days → email PDF.
AI Agents
Time-Use Retro (Focus Suggestions)
An agent that reads the last 7 days of events → reasoning on meeting load & gaps → output: suggestions to protect 2× 2-hour blocks next week.
Meeting Prep Brief
An agent that reads the next day’s events → reasoning over title/attendees/description → output: prep checklist + questions + links.
Official Google Calendar Resources
- Google Calendar API overview
- Share your calendar with someone
- Fix sync problems with the Google Calendar app
