Update an Existing Calendar Event from Apilio
Send the event and requested change together so Notis can update the right details.
Trigger
Webhook received
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Action
Patch Event
Updates specified fields of an existing event in a google calendar using patch semantics (array fields like `attendees` are fully replaced if provided); ensure the `calendar id` and `event id` are valid and the user has write access to the calendar.
Why this helps
A change request can get lost when updating the calendar requires finding and editing the event separately.
- Apply requested changes to an existing event
- Reduce manual event editing
- Keep change requests close to the calendar action
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Apilio and Google Calendar once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, New Automation, and give it a name.
- 3Tell Notis to identify the event and patch only the fields named in the request; include a valid calendar ID and event ID when available.
- 4Choose the webhook trigger and a report channel, then test with one real event change.
Questions about this workflow
What information helps identify the event?
Provide its calendar ID and event ID, plus the fields to change.
What happens if I change the attendee list?
If attendees are included in the patch, the supplied array replaces the existing attendee list.
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Supported Triggers and Actions
Notis builds workflows that link Apilio to Google Calendar. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.
Apilio triggers
Google Calendar actions
Recurring trigger
Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.
Insert Calendar into List
Inserts an existing calendar into the user's calendar list.
Webhook trigger
Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.
Update Calendar List Entry
Updates an existing entry on the user\'s calendar list.
Delete Calendar
Deletes a secondary calendar. use calendars.clear for clearing all events on primary calendars.
Update Calendar
Updates metadata for a calendar.
Clear Calendar
Clears a primary calendar. this operation deletes all events associated with the primary calendar of an account.
Create Event
Creates an event on a google calendar, needing rfc3339 utc start/end times (end after start) and write access to the calendar. by default, adds the organizer as an attendee unless exclude organizer is set to true.
Delete event
Deletes a specified event by `event id` from a google calendar (`calendar id`); this action is idempotent and raises a 404 error if the event is not found.
Create a calendar
Creates a new, empty google calendar with the specified title (summary).
Connect any two apps with Notis in the middle.
Apilio and Google Calendar, or any other combination from 1,000+ integrations.
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