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local-tools

The local-tools skill enables direct access to system calendars on macOS and Windows through platform-specific scripts, allowing users to view, create, update, and delete calendar events without requiring a separate server. Use this skill when users request schedule management tasks such as viewing upcoming events, creating meetings, searching for specific calendar entries, or removing scheduled items from their device's native calendar application.

Install in Claude Code
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git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/freestylefly/wesight /tmp/local-tools && cp -r /tmp/local-tools/SKILLs/local-tools ~/.claude/skills/local-tools
Then start a new Claude Code session; the skill loads automatically.

SKILL.md

# Local Tools Skill

## When to Use This Skill

Use the local-tools skill when you need to:

- **Calendar Management** - View, create, update, or delete calendar events

**Examples of when to use:**
- User: "Show me my schedule for tomorrow"
- User: "Create a meeting at 3 PM"
- User: "Search for calendar events containing 'project'"
- User: "Delete tomorrow's meeting"

## How It Works

```
┌──────────┐    Bash/PowerShell    ┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  Claude  │──────────────────────▶│  calendar.sh / calendar.ps1                                 │
│          │                       │  ├─ macOS: osascript -l JavaScript (JXA) ──▶ Calendar.app   │
│          │                       │  └─ Windows: PowerShell ──▶ Outlook COM API                 │
└──────────┘                       └─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

**Architecture:**
1. **CLI Scripts** - Platform-specific scripts, no HTTP server needed
   - `calendar.sh` - Bash script for macOS
   - `calendar.ps1` - PowerShell script for Windows

2. **Local Calendar Access** - Direct access to system calendar
   - macOS: Uses JXA (JavaScript for Automation) to control Calendar.app
   - Windows: Uses PowerShell COM API to control Microsoft Outlook

3. **JSON Output** - Structured data format for easy parsing

## Platform Support

| Platform | Implementation | Calendar App | Status |
|----------|---------------|--------------|--------|
| **macOS 10.10+** | JXA + Calendar.app | Calendar.app | ✅ Fully Supported |
| **Windows 7+** | PowerShell + COM | Microsoft Outlook | ✅ Fully Supported |
| **Linux** | - | - | ❌ Not Supported |

## Permissions

### macOS
- Requires "Calendar" access permission
- User will be prompted on first use
- Can be managed in: System Settings > Privacy & Security > Calendar

### Windows
- Requires Microsoft Outlook to be installed
- May require administrative privileges for COM access

## Calendar Operations

**IMPORTANT: How to Locate the Script**

When you read this SKILL.md file using the Read tool, you receive its absolute path (e.g., `/Users/username/.../SKILLs/local-tools/SKILL.md`).

**To construct the script path:**
1. Take the directory of this SKILL.md file
2. Append `/scripts/calendar.sh` (macOS) or `/scripts/calendar.ps1` (Windows)

**Example:**
```bash
# If SKILL.md is at: /Users/username/path/to/SKILLs/local-tools/SKILL.md
# Then the script is: /Users/username/path/to/SKILLs/local-tools/scripts/calendar.sh

bash "/Users/username/path/to/SKILLs/local-tools/scripts/calendar.sh" <operation> [options]
```

In all examples below, `<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh` is a placeholder. Replace it with the actual absolute path.

### Best Practices for AI Assistant

**DO:**
- ✅ Execute commands directly without showing trial-and-error process
- ✅ If command fails, inform user about permission issues without showing technical errors
- ✅ Use `search` command for searching birthdays/anniversaries
- ✅ If no calendar name specified, script will automatically use first available calendar

**DON'T:**
- ❌ Don't repeatedly try different command combinations
- ❌ Don't show error stacks or technical details to users
- ❌ Don't read script source code to analyze issues
- ❌ Don't ask users for calendar name, use default behavior

**Example - Searching for birthdays:**
```bash
# Correct approach: Search directly, don't trial-and-error
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" search --query "birthday"

# If permission error returned, directly tell user:
# "Calendar access permission is required. Please open System Settings > Privacy & Security > Calendar, and authorize Terminal or WeSight"
```

### List Events

```bash
# List events for next 7 days (default)
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" list

# List events for specific date range
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" list \
  --start "2026-02-12T00:00:00" \
  --end "2026-02-19T23:59:59"

# List events from specific calendar (macOS)
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" list \
  --calendar "Work"
```

### Create Event

```bash
# Create a simple event
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" create \
  --title "Team Meeting" \
  --start "2026-02-13T14:00:00" \
  --end "2026-02-13T15:00:00"

# Create event with location and notes
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" create \
  --title "Client Call" \
  --start "2026-02-14T10:00:00" \
  --end "2026-02-14T11:00:00" \
  --calendar "Work" \
  --location "Conference Room A" \
  --notes "Discuss Q1 roadmap"
```

### Update Event

```bash
# Update event title
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" update \
  --id "EVENT-ID" \
  --title "Updated Meeting Title"

# Update event time
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" update \
  --id "EVENT-ID" \
  --start "2026-02-13T15:00:00" \
  --end "2026-02-13T16:00:00"
```

### Delete Event

```bash
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" delete \
  --id "EVENT-ID"
```

### Search Events

```bash
# Search for events containing keyword (searches ALL calendars)
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" search \
  --query "meeting"

# Search in specific calendar only
bash "<skill-dir>/scripts/calendar.sh" search \
  --query "project" \
  --calendar "Work"
```

**Note:** When `--calendar` is not specified, the search operation will look through **all available calendars** on both macOS and Windows.

## Output Format

All commands return JSON with the following structure:

### Success Response

```json
{
  "success": true,
  "data": {
    "events": [
      {
        "eventId": "E621F8C4-...",
        "title": "Team Meeting",
        "startTime": "2026-02-13T14:00:00.000Z",
        "endTime": "2026-02-13T15:00:00.000Z",
        "location": "Conference Room",
        "notes": "Weekly sync",
        "calendar": "Work",
        "allDay": false
      }
    ],
    "count": 1
  }
}
```

### Error Response

```json
{
  "success": false,
  "error": {
    "code": "CALENDAR_ACCESS_ERROR",
    "message": "Calendar access permission is required...