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App Connection Tool

Estimated Time: 4 minutes

The App Connection Tool lets an agent skill or MCP server use an external app account. Google Calendar is currently supported.

Use this tool when the chatbot should help with scheduling from a connected Google Calendar account.

Google Calendar​

To add Google Calendar:

  1. Open your agent's skill, or the Tools tab of your MCP server.
  2. Go to Knowledge and actions.
  3. Click Action, then Connect an app.
  4. Choose Google Calendar.
  5. Connect a Google account or choose an existing connection.
  6. Choose the allowed actions and scheduling policy.

You can connect multiple Google accounts/connections and choose which connection the skill should use. If a connection needs reauthorization, reconnect it before selecting it.

Allowed Actions​

Choose what this Google Calendar connection can do:

  • Search available slots - Let the skill find open appointment times.
  • Book appointments - Let the skill create calendar bookings.

At least one allowed action must stay selected.

Scheduling Policy​

The scheduling policy controls how appointment availability is handled:

  • Timezone - The timezone used for availability.
  • Appointment duration - How long each booking should be.
  • Minimum notice - How much notice is required before a booking.
  • Booking horizon - How many days ahead visitors can book.
  • Weekly availability - The days and time windows when appointments can be booked.

Use these settings to keep chatbot scheduling aligned with the calendar owner's real availability rules.

Inspect results​

After Google Calendar is called, open Sessions for an agent or Activity for an MCP server to review the action and its result.