Clik

A smart Outlook add-in that converts emails to calendar events using AI-powered analysis and generates direct Outlook calendar links.

🔧 Setup

1. Clone the repo:

   git clone https://github.com/blip-cmd/Clik.git

2. Install dev certificate with mkcert:

   mkcert localhost

3. Serve task pane over HTTPS:

   node ClikWeb/server.js

4. Sideload the add-in in Outlook:

   • Open Outlook Web or Desktop
   • Go to Settings > Manage Add-ins (link)
   • Upload the manifest file from /ClikManifest/

✅ Features

• AI-Powered Email Analysis: Uses Google Gemini API to extract event details from email content
• Smart Calendar Links: Generates direct Outlook calendar links with pre-filled event data
• Multiple Export Options:
  • Generate calendar links for Outlook Web
  • Download .ics files for any calendar app
• Clean Task Pane Interface: User-friendly interface with copy/paste functionality
• Console Link Display: Always shows full calendar link in browser console
• Secure HTTPS Serving: CSP-compliant asset loading

📁 Structure

Clik/
├── .git/                   # Git version control
├── .vs/                    # Visual Studio settings
├── Clik/                   # Core add-in logic and manifest
├── ClikWeb/                # Web project for task pane and functions
├── packages/               # NuGet packages
├── localhost.pem           # HTTPS certificate (mkcert)
├── localhost-key.pem       # HTTPS key (mkcert)
├── Clik.sln                # Visual Studio solution file
├── .gitignore              # Git ignore rules
└── readme.md               # Project documentation

🚀 How to Use

1. Select an email in Outlook that contains event information
2. Click "Calendar Link" button in the Clik ribbon group
3. Task pane opens with generated calendar link
4. Copy the link or click "Open in Outlook" to create the event
5. Alternative: Use "Download .ics" for traditional calendar file download

## 📌 Notes

- Tested on Outlook Web
- Requires HTTPS for CSP compliance
- Ideal for demo, prototyping, or AppSource prep

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