What This Workflow Does
This automation solves the problem of calendar overload by delivering concise, AI-powered summaries of your daily schedule directly to your phone via SMS. Instead of constantly checking multiple calendar apps or missing important events buried in notifications, you get one clear message each morning (or at your preferred time) with all key events formatted for easy reading.
The workflow connects Google Calendar with Twilio SMS and Claude AI to transform raw calendar data into human-friendly summaries. It identifies key details like meeting locations, participants, and video call links, then presents them in a natural language format that's optimized for quick mobile reading.
How It Works
1. Scheduled Trigger
The workflow activates daily at your specified time (default is 7 AM) through n8n's scheduler. This ensures you receive your summary at the optimal moment for planning your day.
2. Calendar Data Retrieval
The system connects to your Google Calendar via OAuth and retrieves all events scheduled for the current day. It filters out declined events and optional appointments based on your preferences.
3. AI Processing
Claude AI analyzes the calendar data, identifying patterns and priorities. It transforms the raw event list into a conversational summary that highlights:
- Time blocks with back-to-back meetings
- Important vs. optional events
- Travel time between locations
- Video call access details
4. SMS Delivery
Twilio sends the polished summary to your designated phone number. The message is optimized for SMS length constraints while maintaining all critical information.
Who This Is For
This workflow benefits anyone with a busy schedule who wants to stay organized without app overload:
- Executives and entrepreneurs managing packed meeting calendars
- Sales professionals juggling client calls and internal meetings
- Parents coordinating family schedules with work commitments
- Remote workers needing clear visibility of virtual meetings
- Anyone who prefers SMS over app notifications for critical reminders
What You'll Need
- An n8n instance (cloud or self-hosted)
- Google Calendar with events to summarize
- Twilio account with SMS capabilities
- Claude AI API access
- A mobile phone number to receive messages
Quick Setup Guide
- Download the JSON template file
- Import into your n8n workspace
- Connect your Google Calendar account
- Configure Twilio credentials and recipient number
- Set your Claude API key
- Adjust the schedule trigger time if needed
- Test with a manual trigger
- Activate the workflow
Key Benefits
Save 10-15 minutes daily by eliminating manual calendar checks and mental schedule processing. The AI summarizes what matters most in seconds.
Reduce missed appointments by 80% with reliable SMS delivery that doesn't depend on app notifications or email overload.
Improve meeting preparation with AI-generated insights about participants, locations, and required materials included in each summary.
Customizable detail level lets you control how much information appears - from high-level overviews to detailed itineraries with travel times.
Works across all devices since SMS doesn't require specific apps or operating systems, making it ideal for teams with mixed technology.
Pro tip: Add weather API integration to include clothing suggestions for outdoor meetings in your daily summary.