Clockwise, a smart scheduling tool popular among teams and individuals alike, has unveiled a new AI-powered interface named Prism. This latest feature enhances users’ ability to manage their calendars more efficiently, offering a range of capabilities designed to streamline scheduling, resolve conflicts, and transform to-do lists into actionable calendar events—all through simple text prompts.
Prism elevates the Clockwise experience by turning natural language instructions into precise calendar actions. Here are some key functionalities:
- Intelligent Scheduling: Users can type prompts like “Create a link to schedule a meeting with Severian next week,” and Prism will generate a scheduling link or provide a text block showing available times. If a proposed meeting time conflicts with an existing event, Prism will suggest an alternative time slot.
- Bulk Event Management: Prism allows users to create or reschedule multiple events at once. For instance, typing “Schedule 15-minute one-on-ones with Frank, Robin, Nami, and Tony” will prompt the AI to arrange these meetings efficiently, considering the availability of all parties.
- Conflict Resolution: When planning urgent meetings, Prism scans team members’ schedules to find the most suitable time, automatically rescheduling conflicting events if necessary. This feature ensures that meetings happen at optimal times without requiring manual intervention.
- Task Scheduling: Users can easily convert to-do lists into calendar blocks. Tasks can be moved or rescheduled with simple commands like “Reschedule my afternoon” or “Clear my Monday morning,” making it easier to adapt to changing priorities.
- Enhanced Collaboration: Prism allows users to share links with suggested meeting times, which other participants can review and respond to. The tool also highlights potential scheduling conflicts, making collaborative planning more seamless.
Behind the Technology
Matt Martin, CEO of Clockwise, explained that the success of Prism lies in its custom scheduling engine, which integrates seamlessly with natural language processing. Unlike other tools that attempt to connect large language models (LLMs) directly to Google Calendar APIs, Clockwise’s approach leverages its seven years of development to provide a more reliable and sophisticated scheduling solution.
“I’ve seen a lot of startups try to naively connect LLMs directly to Google Calendar APIs. It’s no wonder those tools fall flat on their face when you press beyond anything but the simplest use cases. We’ve spent seven years building the most advanced scheduling engine in the world, and it’s that layer that enables Prism to quickly and reliably make decisions to find the best slots for tasks and meetings,” said Martin.
Availability and Future Integrations
Prism is now available for free to all Clockwise users. The company is also working on deeper integration with Google Calendar and plans to enhance support for managing weekly schedules, ensuring that users can maximize productivity with minimal effort.
As the landscape of AI-powered productivity tools continues to evolve, Clockwise’s Prism stands out by offering a sophisticated yet user-friendly solution for managing time and tasks in both individual and team settings.
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