Is it possible to use a local .ics file?

[nhoizey]

I'm trying to use a local .ics file (exported from my Apple Calendar app) instead of a remote URL, but I get an error, and this message in the console:

Error processing calendar Today: Error: ClientRequest only supports http: and https: protocols

Is there another way to use a local ICS file, without running an HTTP server?

[muness]

I don't know if Obsidian allows plugins access to files outside of the vault.

For this the offline use case, I implemented vdir as I mentioned at #166 (comment) and haven't looked at directly parsing ics files. I'll see if local ICS file is possible (#169)

Do you think it'd still work ok if the ICS file has to be in the vault (a symlink'd folder is likely how I'd do it on my setup)

[nhoizey]

@muness I've checked vdir, it looks much more complex than “just” a single ICS file.

I can put the ICS file inside the vault folder if it helps you, or is required by Obsidian.

[muness]

@nhoizey I was most of the way through implementing this before realizing that the vdir support should pretty much work. Can you test:

1. Create a directory in your vault (maybe something like mycalendar)
2. Copy the ICS file inside it.
3. Add mycalendar as a vdir in the ICS settings. The plugin settings tab will see it because it'll contain a file with an ics extension.
4. Use the plugin to pull calendar events

That works for me. If it works for you, I could either add instructions and/or update the settings dialog to make this more obvious.

[nhoizey]

@muness it looks like it works, this is great! 👍

Now I can have just an Apple Shortcuts script to export from my local Calendar (which is synced to my Google Calendar) to this vdir folder. 😍

[muness]

@nhoizey thanks for confirming.

What do you think of this change to the settings to make this clear?

[nhoizey]

It would be great 👍

[muness]

It would be great 👍

Thanks for the review and feedback. Shipped in 1.9.1