granola-install-auth_skill

Overview

This skill installs and configures the Granola AI meeting notes app and handles calendar integration and audio permissions. It guides you through downloading, signing in with Google or Microsoft, granting microphone access, and enabling automatic meeting capture. Use it to get Granola ready for reliable meeting recordings and note generation.

How this skill works

The skill walks through platform-specific installation steps (macOS/Windows/iPhone), account authentication, and OAuth-based calendar connection. It verifies microphone permissions and enables automatic meeting detection so Granola can record, transcribe, and generate notes for scheduled meetings. It also includes verification and basic troubleshooting steps for common errors.

When to use it

• Setting up Granola for the first time on macOS, Windows, or mobile
• Connecting or reconnecting Google Calendar or Microsoft Outlook
• Enabling or troubleshooting microphone/audio capture permissions
• Preparing automated meeting capture for team or personal calendars
• Verifying that recorded meetings produce notes correctly

Best practices

• Install on a supported OS (macOS 12+ or Windows 10+) and keep the app updated
• Authenticate with the calendar account you use for meetings and select only the calendars you need
• Grant microphone permissions at the OS level before first recording to avoid missed captures
• Run a quick test meeting after setup to confirm recording and note generation
• If OAuth or audio fails, disconnect and reconnect the calendar or recheck system privacy settings

Example use cases

• Install Granola on a new work laptop and connect your Google Calendar to auto-capture meetings
• Recover from an expired OAuth token by reconnecting Outlook to resume meeting sync
• Configure microphone permissions on macOS so mobile and desktop meeting captures work reliably
• Run a test 5-minute meeting to confirm the app shows a recording indicator and produces notes
• Limit synced calendars to only work events to avoid capturing personal appointments