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Reclaim.ai

What it is

An AI-powered scheduling automation tool that syncs with Google Calendar and Microsoft Outlook to find the best time for tasks, habits, and meetings. Following its acquisition by Dropbox in July 2024, it has expanded its enterprise capabilities while remaining a favorite for individual power users.

What problem it solves

Solves "calendar tetris" by automatically blocking time for deep work and habits while staying flexible for incoming meetings. It dynamically adjusts your schedule in real-time as priorities shift.

Where it fits in the stack

Category: Calendar & Tasks / Scheduling Automation

Typical use cases

  • Automated time blocking: Connect tools like Linear or Todoist to auto-schedule tasks.
  • Habit protection: Ensure recurring priorities (exercise, lunch) move instead of being deleted when meetings conflict.
  • Multi-calendar syncing: Protect personal time by blocking it on your work calendar without revealing private details.
  • Smart Focus Time: Defend deep work slots using adaptive protection based on weekly busyness.

Strengths

  • Dynamic rescheduling based on calendar priority.
  • Excellent multi-calendar sync to protect personal time.
  • Integration with task managers like Todoist, Linear, and Asana.
  • MCP 3.0 Native: Can be controlled via AI agents using the Model Context Protocol.

Limitations

  • Autopilot can feel overwhelming for users who prefer manual control.
  • Tasks do not always follow manual changes easily once "locked" by the AI.
  • No native mobile app (as of June 2026; primarily web and desktop-focused).

When to use it

  • When you have a busy schedule and struggle to find time for deep work.
  • When you need to sync multiple calendars (personal/work) across Google and Outlook.
  • If you use AI agents like Claude 4.8 Opus (claude-4-8-opus-20260528) or GPT-5.5 and want them to manage your schedule.

When not to use it

  • If you prefer manual, fixed-time scheduling without AI interference.
  • If you use iCloud as your primary calendar (limited support).

Getting started

To begin using Reclaim.ai: 1. Sign up at Reclaim.ai. 2. Connect your Google or Outlook calendars during onboarding. 3. Hello-world example: Create your first "Habit" (e.g., "Daily Review") by selecting Habits in the sidebar. Reclaim will find the best slot in your schedule. 4. Agent Setup: Connect Reclaim to your AI agent using an MCP 3.0 server (see below).

CLI examples

[!NOTE] Reclaim.ai does not offer an official first-party CLI.

The primary ways to interact with Reclaim from the command line or desktop are: - Raycast Extension: Use Create Task or View Schedule directly from the Raycast palette. - MCP Server: Use npx -y @jj3ny/reclaim-mcp-server to give your AI agent access via MCP 3.0.

API examples

Reclaim provides a REST API for managing tasks and schedules.

List all tasks (Python)

import requests

API_TOKEN = "YOUR_RECLAIM_API_KEY" # Standardized naming
API_URL = "https://api.app.reclaim.ai/api/tasks"

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {API_TOKEN}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json"
}

response = requests.get(API_URL, headers=headers)
tasks = response.json()

for task in tasks:
    print(f"{task['title']} - {task['status']}")

Model Context Protocol (MCP 3.0) Integration

You can use the community-maintained MCP server to manage tasks via agents like Claude 4.8 or Llama 4 Maverick.

Tools exposed: - reclaim_list_tasks: View your current queue. - reclaim_create_task: Add a task with duration and deadline. - reclaim_add_time: Add more time to an existing task.

Licensing and cost

  • Open Source: No
  • Cost: Freemium (Personal/Starter) / Paid (Business/Enterprise)
  • Self-hostable: No (Cloud-native)

Sources / references

Contribution Metadata

  • Last reviewed: 2026-06-28
  • Confidence: high