What You Can Ask
Connecting Google Calendar
1
Go to Settings
Open Settings > Integrations > Google Calendar
2
Click Connect
Click “Connect Google Account”
3
Sign in
Sign in with your Google account
4
Grant permission
Allow Sift to access your calendar
What Gets Synced
- Events — Meetings, appointments, all-day events
- Busy time — Sift sees when you’re unavailable for scheduling
- Multiple calendars — Personal, work, shared calendars
- Real-time updates — Changes sync via webhooks, not polling
Features
View & Query
Check your schedule, find free time, see what’s coming up
Create Events
Create events, meetings, and study blocks through chat
Modify Events
Move, reschedule, or cancel events through natural language
Smart Scheduling
Sift creates timeblocks on your calendar when planning your day or week
Privacy
- Sift only accesses calendar data, not other Google services
- OAuth 2.0 ensures your password is never stored
- You can disconnect anytime from Settings
Tips
- Connect before asking Sift to schedule tasks
- Check which calendars are synced in settings
- Use “am I free at…” for quick availability checks
- Timeblocks from scheduling appear as calendar events automatically