Turn booking emails into calendar events
They use Claude Code in a fixed task folder to read new travel emails and update their calendar.
- What they did
- They keep a numbered Johnny.Decimal folder setup, with one directory reserved for scripts and notes about travel bookings. From that folder, they start Claude Code, point it at a new booking email, and let it work through the saved materials. If needed, they continue an earlier session with /resume.
- How it went
- The process is described as working from a single instruction and finishing the task. No counts or error details are given, and the writeup does not spell out what the scripts themselves do.
- Tips
- A stable, clearly labeled folder matters more here than special tools. Keep the scripts and documentation together so the agent can find them every time.
Try it yourself with Claude Code
Open my travel-work folder at [path]. Use the scripts and reference files there to process any new booking emails from [date range], including flights, hotels, and car rentals. For each item, draft the calendar event details first and show me the full list for approval before you create, change, or submit anything. Then add the approved items to my calendar and save any reusable steps as a script for later use.
Fill in the [brackets]. Agents can make mistakes, so review anything before it is sent, paid or deleted.
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