Generate a reply to an iCalendar invitation file.
More tools, e.g., for cancelling appointments as an organizer may come in the future.
- Python >= 3.10
- icalendar >= 5.0 (Can be installed via pip)
Use icalendar_reply.py to generate a reply to a calendar invitation in iCalendar format (.ics)
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You can accept, decline, or tentatively accept an invitation.
--> Prints reply in ics format to stdout.
Use this text as an inline attachment in a response email to let an organizer know if you are available for their event. -
You can also just query the invitation file to check whether a reply is needed from you.
--> Exits with no error if reply is needed from you, otherwise exits with an error.
python icalendar_reply.py [-h] [-v] -e MY_EMAIL_ADDRESSES {accepted,declined,tentative,delegated,query} invitation_filename
Examples:
python icalendar_reply.py --help
python icalendar_reply.py -e me@mail.com accepted invite.ics
python icalendar_reply.py -e me@mail.com,also_me@email.org tentative invite.ics
python icalendar_reply.py -e me@mail.com,also_me@email.org query invite.ics