How to Send Email from Python (and Read the Reply)
Send email from Python with smtplib and a Gmail app password: HTML, attachments, port 465 vs 587, auth errors. Then read and answer replies with an API.
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ChatGPT Developer Mode: Where It Is and How to Turn It On
ChatGPT Developer mode unlocks Create MCP App in the Plugins Add menu. Where the toggle is, why it's often missing, and the steps for every plan.
Connect an MCP Server to ChatGPT: Create MCP App Missing?
ChatGPT's Plugins page has an Add menu, but Create MCP App only appears once Developer mode is on under Security and login. The full setup, verified.
Using MCP Servers in ChatGPT: Developer Mode + Apps SDK
ChatGPT MCP support is here. Step-by-step guide to enabling Developer Mode, adding custom MCP servers, and using Apps SDK integrations.
How to Install an MCP Server in 7 AI Clients
Install MCP servers in Claude Code, Claude Desktop, ChatGPT, Cursor, Windsurf, VS Code, and Zed. The same JSON block, seven clients, copy-paste commands.
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How to Copy Events from One Google Calendar to Another
Copy events between Google Calendars in seconds — no manual re-entry, no third-party syncing tools. Here's how to do it for free with Carly.
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How to Subscribe to a Calendar in Google Calendar (URL / .ics)
Step-by-step guide to subscribing to any calendar URL or .ics feed in Google Calendar. Works for sunrise/sunset calendars, sports schedules, holidays, and more.
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How to Subscribe to a Calendar in Outlook (URL / .ics)
Step-by-step guide to subscribing to any calendar URL or .ics feed in Outlook. Works for sunrise/sunset calendars, sports schedules, holidays, and more.
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How to Use Chat with Cal to Manage Your Executive's Calendar
A step-by-step guide for executive assistants: check your boss's schedule, move meetings, place holds, find availability, and convert time zones — all by chatting with Carly.
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How to Let Carly Handle the Back-and-Forth: CC Scheduling
Stop going back and forth to find meeting times. CC Carly on any email thread and she handles the scheduling for you. See real email examples.
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How to Have Carly Reach Out on Your Behalf
Carly can start email conversations on your behalf, handle the back-and-forth, and update you when meetings are booked. See how delegated outreach works.
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How to Manage Your Contacts and Groups in Carly
Add contacts, save relationships, and create groups in Carly so scheduling with your regular people is instant. Step-by-step guide with examples.
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How to Schedule with a Group of 5+ People (Without the Email Chaos)
Scheduling a meeting with 5+ people is painful. Carly's availability polls make it easy — see exactly how it works with real email examples.
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How to Schedule a Meeting with Carly in Under 30 Seconds
Learn how to schedule meetings instantly by emailing Carly. Step-by-step walkthrough with real email examples showing the full scheduling flow.
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How to Set Up Click-to-Book Links for Easy Scheduling
Make your meeting proposals clickable. Learn how to set up Carly's click-to-book links so recipients can book meetings with literally one click.
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How to Set Up Your Daily Briefing with Carly
Get an evening email previewing your next day's schedule. Learn how to turn on Carly's daily briefing from your dashboard.
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How to Use Carly's Chrome Extension in Gmail
See your calendar, check availability, and add Carly to emails — all without leaving Gmail. Here's how to set up and use Carly's Chrome extension.
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How to Set Up Carly as Your Lightweight CRM
Track contacts, add custom fields, and set up Skills to automatically update information. Here's how to use Carly as a simple CRM.
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How to Use Carly Over Text: Schedule, Cancel, and Check Your Day from Your Phone
Manage your calendar from your phone with a text message. Learn how to schedule, cancel, and check your day using Carly's SMS feature.