Company
Date Published
Author
Laurie Rauch
Word count
1527
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

This Zap automates a reminder system to help users stay on top of their schedule and meetings in Google Calendar, sending them a list of upcoming events at the end of each day, allowing them to prepare accordingly. The Zap uses Zapier's built-in tools and integrates with Slack for notification, offering flexibility in how the information is sent. An optional filter can be added to check if there are any events in the digest before sending it, helping to keep messages clutter-free when the schedule is clear. Additional steps can also be added to customize the output, such as indicating all-day meetings and sending a message regardless of whether there are events or not. The Zap provides a more elaborate version that offers more control over the information sent and its appearance, making it easier for users to stay organized and prepared for the next day.