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Reclaim.ai

What it is

An AI-powered scheduling automation tool that syncs with Google Calendar to find the best time for tasks, habits, and meetings.

What problem it solves

Solves "calendar tetris" by automatically blocking time for deep work and habits while staying flexible for incoming meetings.

Where it fits in the stack

Category: Calendar & Tasks / Scheduling Automation

Typical use cases

  • Automated time blocking for tasks
  • Multi-calendar syncing (personal/work)
  • Habit tracking within the calendar

Strengths

  • Dynamic rescheduling based on calendar priority
  • Excellent multi-calendar sync to protect personal time
  • Integration with task managers like Todoist, Linear, and Asana

Limitations

  • Only supports Google Calendar (as of mid-2024; Outlook support in progress)
  • Requires full calendar access permissions

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 without revealing private details

When not to use it

  • If you use Outlook or iCloud as your primary calendar
  • If you prefer manual, fixed-time scheduling

Getting started

n8n Integration (API)

Reclaim.ai can be integrated into automation workflows using its API. While n8n doesn't have a native node yet, you can use the HTTP Request node.

  1. Generate an API Key in Reclaim under Settings > API.
  2. In n8n, use the HTTP Request node:
  3. Method: GET
  4. URL: https://api.reclaim.ai/api/tasks
  5. Authentication: Header (Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY)

Raycast / CLI

Power users often interact with Reclaim via the Raycast extension or community CLI tools to quickly add tasks to their "Smart Queue".

Licensing and cost

  • Open Source: No
  • Cost: Freemium
  • Self-hostable: No

Sources / References

Contribution Metadata

  • Last reviewed: 2026-05-13
  • Confidence: high