recipe-block-focus-time
This recipe automates the setup of recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar, marking them as busy to shield your deep work from interruptions. It uses the gws-calendar skill to establish weekly blocks across weekdays.
recipe-block-focus-time creates recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar to protect deep work hours.
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recipe-block-focus-time creates recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar to protect deep work hours. This recipe automates the setup of recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar, marking them as busy to shield your deep work from interruptions. It uses the gws-calendar skill to establish weekly blocks across weekdays.
Use it when
- Yes.
- recipe-block-focus-time marks your focus time blocks as busy on Google Calendar.
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Install
googleworkspace/cli/recipe-block-focus-time · repository language: Rust
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Frequently asked questions
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How do I block focus time on Google Calendar?
recipe-block-focus-time automates the creation of recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar. The recipe sets up weekly blocks across your weekdays and marks them as busy, preventing others from scheduling meetings during your deep work hours. This protects your concentrated work time from calendar interruptions.
Can I create recurring focus blocks on Google Calendar?
Yes. recipe-block-focus-time creates recurring focus blocks that repeat weekly throughout your calendar. The automation establishes these blocks on weekdays by default, so you get consistent protected time for deep work without manually recreating them each week.
What does recipe-block-focus-time do to protect deep work hours?
recipe-block-focus-time marks your focus time blocks as busy on Google Calendar, which prevents others from booking meetings during those hours. By automating the setup of recurring blocks, the recipe ensures your deep work time stays protected week after week without requiring manual intervention.
How does recipe-block-focus-time set up focus time blocks?
The recipe uses the gws-calendar skill to establish weekly focus blocks across weekdays. It automates the entire process, so you don't need to manually create each block. Once configured, your recurring focus time blocks appear on your calendar and shield your concentrated work from interruptions.
Can I schedule protected focus time with this recipe?
recipe-block-focus-time schedules protected focus time by creating recurring blocks marked as busy on Google Calendar. The automation handles the setup, allowing you to configure weekly focus blocks for productivity without ongoing manual effort. Your deep work hours remain shielded from meeting conflicts.
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Block Focus Time on Google Calendar
> PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-calendar
Create recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar to protect deep work hours.
Steps
- Create recurring focus block:
gws calendar events insert --params '{"calendarId": "primary"}' --json '{"summary": "Focus Time", "description": "Protected deep work block", "start": {"dateTime": "2025-01-20T09:00:00", "timeZone": "America/New_York"}, "end": {"dateTime": "2025-01-20T11:00:00", "timeZone": "America/New_York"}, "recurrence": ["RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=MO,TU,WE,TH,FR"], "transparency": "opaque"}' - Verify it shows as busy:
gws calendar +agenda
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