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recipe-block-focus-time

Create recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar with specified settings.

30.3k|1.8k|Updated Mar 2, 2026
Search Tags:#productivity#google calendar#scheduling#calendar#deep work#focus time
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-block-focus-time-googleworkspace
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Skill: recipe-block-focus-time
Source: https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli/tree/main/skills/recipe-block-focus-time
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/googleworkspace/cli --skill recipe-block-focus-time-googleworkspace

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation of recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar, helping users protect their deep work hours and minimize interruptions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Recurring Focus Blocks: Set up daily or weekly focus time entries.
  • Calendar Integration: Directly interacts with Google Calendar to add events.
  • Use Case: A busy executive can use this to automatically block out 2 hours every morning for uninterrupted strategic thinking, ensuring this time is marked as busy on their calendar.

Quick Start

Create a recurring focus block on your primary Google Calendar from 9 AM to 11 AM every weekday.

Frequently Asked Questions about recipe-block-focus-time

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule recurring focus time blocks on Google Calendar?▼

To schedule recurring focus time on Google Calendar, you specify a summary, start and end times, recurrence rules, and transparency settings. This creates recurring calendar events that protect deep work hours by marking your schedule as busy.

What is deep work scheduling and how does it minimize interruptions?▼

Deep work scheduling blocks out specific recurring hours on your calendar to prevent interruptions. By marking these time blocks as busy on Google Calendar, it signals unavailability to colleagues and protects time for uninterrupted strategic thinking.

Can I set up daily or weekly focus blocks for deep work?▼

Yes, you can set up daily or weekly focus blocks by applying recurrence rules to Google Calendar events. You can configure events with specific start and end times, such as blocking 9 AM to 11 AM every weekday for uninterrupted work.

Does creating focus time blocks mark my Google Calendar as busy?▼

Yes, creating focus time blocks marks your Google Calendar as busy by applying transparency settings to the events. This ensures the scheduled deep work hours are visible and protected against incoming meeting invitations.

How do I verify that a recurring focus block was successfully added to my agenda?▼

To verify a recurring focus block was added to your agenda, the system checks your Google Calendar agenda after scheduling. This validation confirms the event with its specified summary, recurrence rules, and times exists on your calendar.

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