Add calendar series

Build out a series of calendar events for any TV show that comes out on a weekly basis.

Actions Used

Add New Event
Creates a new event and adds it to the selected calendar.
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Repeat
Repeats the contained actions, running them the specified number of times.
Date
Passes the specified date and time to the next action.
Adjust Date
Adds or subtracts an amount of time from the date passed into the action.
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Set Variable
Sets the value of the specified variable to the input of this action.
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Ask for Input
Prompts the user to enter a piece of information.

Extra Details

Run Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://run-shortcut?name=Add%20calendar%20series
Open Shortcut deep link
shortcuts://open-shortcut?name=Add%20calendar%20series
AppleScript code
tell application “Shortcuts Events” run shortcut “Add calendar series” end tell

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