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GitLab
GitLab
1. Choose trigger event
Google Calendar
Google Calendar
2. Choose action
1. Select the event
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GitLab
Choose a trigger event
Choose a trigger
A trigger is the event that starts your Zap—like a "New Code Snippet Comment" from GitLab.
Add your action
An action happens after the trigger—such as "Add Attendee(s) to Event" in Google Calendar.
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Supported triggers and actions
Zapier helps you create workflows that connect your apps to automate repetitive tasks. A trigger is an event that starts a workflow, and an action is an event a Zap performs.
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Required
Event
Required
Notify Attendees?
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Required
Describe Event
Required
Attendees
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Required
Event
Required
Attendee/s
Required
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Api_docs_info
Stop on error
Required
HTTP Method
Required
URL
Required
Query string parameters
Additional request headers
Body
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Write
Create a new record or update an existing record in your app.
Calendar
Required
Expand Recurring Events
Search_term
Attendee email
Start Time Before
End Time After
Event Type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Show Hidden Calendars
Show Deleted Calendars
Minimum Access Role
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search
Find existing data in your app
Calendar
Required
Expand Recurring Events
Search_term
Attendee email
Start Time Before
End Time After
Event Type
Summary
Description
Location
Add Conferencing?
Start Date & Time
Required
End Date & Time
Required
Repeat Frequency
Repeat Until
Repeat How Many Times?
All day
Color
Attendees
Visibility
Use Default Reminders?
Reminders
Minutes Before Reminders
Show me as Free or Busy
Guests Can Modify Event
Event Type
Action
This is an event a Zap performs.
Search or write
Find existing data in your app, or create a new record if no data is found
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Practical ways you can use GitLab and Google Calendar
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Frequently Asked Questions about GitLab + Google Calendar integrations
New to automation with Zapier? You're not alone. Here are some answers to common questions about how Zapier works with GitLab and Google Calendar
How can I integrate GitLab with Google Calendar?
You can integrate GitLab with Google Calendar using automation platforms that support triggers and actions. Set a trigger in GitLab, such as a merge request or issue update, and an action in Google Calendar to create or update an event.
What triggers from GitLab can be used to automate Google Calendar?
Triggers from GitLab that can be used include new issue events, merge request updates, push events, and when a new milestone is created. Depending on your needs, you can set these triggers to influence actions on Google Calendar.
What actions can we perform on Google Calendar through this integration?
When a trigger from GitLab occurs, you can perform actions like creating a new calendar event, updating an existing one, or even sending event invites directly through Google Calendar.
Can I set up automatic calendar invites for team meetings when a specific label is added to a GitLab issue?
Yes, by setting the addition of a specific label as a trigger in GitLab, you can automate the creation of calendar events or send invites for team meetings through Google Calendar.
Is it possible to update existing Google Calendar events through this integration when there are changes in GitLab issues?
Absolutely! You can set certain changes in GitLab issues as triggers that automatically update corresponding events in your Google Calendar.
Can automated reminders be configured using this integration for pending code reviews?
Yes, you could use a trigger like an unaddressed code review mention in GitLab and configure it to create reminders or events on your Google Calendar.
How do we ensure that all our project timelines are reflected accurately in our calendars?
By using project milestones or due dates as triggers from GitLab, you can automatically schedule these dates into your Google Calendars to keep track of them effectively.
About GitLab
GitLab is an open source code collaboration tool with a rich feature set including management of repositories, reviewing tools, issue tracking, activity feeds and much more.
Google Calendar lets you organize your schedule and share events with co-workers and friends. With Google's free online calendar, it's easy to keep track of your daily schedule.