Description
fwd2cal offers a streamlined approach to calendar management by leveraging AI to transform your emails into calendar events. The core functionality is elegantly simple: forward any email thread to [email protected], and the AI will intelligently extract crucial details such as dates, times, locations, and attendees to create an event in your Google Calendar. This eliminates the tedious process of manually inputting event information, a common pain point for busy individuals.
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The service is designed with privacy at its forefront. fwd2cal does not store any of your emails or event details, ensuring that your confidential information remains private. The only data retained is your email address for service operation and the email addresses of guests are not stored. This commitment to privacy is further reinforced by the availability of its open-source code under the Apache 2.0 License, allowing users to inspect its workings and even self-host if desired.
Users can integrate multiple email addresses into fwd2cal, making it convenient for managing events from various personal and professional accounts. By simply emailing 'add [email protected]' to the fwd2cal address, new email sources can be authorized. The platform utilizes reputable subprocessors like Google, OpenAI, and Resend for essential operations, ensuring reliability and security.
Getting started with fwd2cal is straightforward. Users sign up by sending an email to [email protected], after which they receive a link to authorize access to their Google Calendar. The service is currently free, with a future possibility of introducing charges if costs become significant due to popularity. This makes it an accessible tool for anyone looking to simplify their scheduling and reduce manual data entry.
- CategoryAI Scheduling Tools
- Pricing ModelFree
- DeploymentCloud
- PlatformsWeb
fwd2cal's Core Features
AI-powered email to calendar event conversion
Automated extraction of date, time, location, and attendees
Supports multiple email addresses for event creation
Privacy-focused design with no email storage
Open-source code available under Apache 2.0 License
Integration with Google Calendar
Simple signup process via email
Uses trusted subprocessors like OpenAI and Google
How to use fwd2cal?
Forward Email: Send the email thread you want to turn into an event to [email protected].
AI Processing: fwd2cal's AI automatically interprets the email content.
Calendar Event Creation: An event is generated in your Google Calendar with extracted details.
Add More Emails: To use additional email addresses, email 'add [email protected]' to [email protected].
Authorize Calendar: During signup, authorize fwd2cal to access your Google Calendar via a provided link.
Review Event: Check your Google Calendar for the newly created event.
fwd2cal's Use Cases
- Automated Scheduling
- Personal Productivity
- Professional Organization
- Privacy-Conscious Tool
- Open Source Integration
