MCP iCal

What it does

Connects your AI assistant directly to the macOS Calendar app, enabling conversational scheduling and availability checks using the Model Context Protocol.

Tools

• create_event: Schedules new events with support for custom calendars, locations, notes, and reminders.
• update_event: Modifies existing event details including time, date, and recurrence patterns.
• get_schedule: Retrieves upcoming events for a specified timeframe with smart formatting.
• check_availability: Finds free time slots for meetings within a given date range.
• list_calendars: Returns all available macOS calendars for selection.

Installation

Add the following to your claude_desktop_config.json:

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "mcp-ical": {
            "command": "uv",
            "args": [
                "--directory",
                "/ABSOLUTE/PATH/TO/mcp-ical",
                "run",
                "mcp-ical"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Supported hosts

• Claude Desktop (Requires terminal launch for permissions)