# Initial Concept `silverbullet-icalendar` is a Plug for SilverBullet that reads external iCalendar data (.ics format) and integrates it into the SilverBullet environment. # Product Definition - SilverBullet iCalendar Plug ## Vision A reliable and seamless bridge between external iCalendar services and the SilverBullet knowledge management environment, enabling users to consolidate their scheduling data within their personal workspace. ## Target Audience - SilverBullet users who need to integrate external calendars (Google, Nextcloud, Outlook, etc.) directly into their notes and queries. ## Core Goals & Features - **Reliable Multi-Source Synchronization:** Support for fetching and parsing `.ics` data from various providers like Google Calendar and Nextcloud. - **SilverBullet Index Integration:** Seamlessly index calendar events using the `ical-event` tag, making them instantly queryable using SilverBullet's Lua Integrated Query (LIQ). - **Robust Timezone Handling:** Accurate conversion and shifting of event times to ensure consistency regardless of the source provider's configuration. - **Cache Management:** Efficient local caching of calendar data with user-configurable durations and force-sync capabilities. - **Clean Indexing:** Sanitization of complex iCalendar objects into flat, query-friendly metadata. ## Technology Stack (Inferred) - **Language:** TypeScript - **Runtime:** Deno - **Platform:** SilverBullet Plug API - **Parsing Library:** `ts-ics`