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Block by Keyword

What it does: Checks the event title and description against a list of blocked keywords and prevents any matching event from syncing.

Use case: Enforce company policies by blocking confidential meeting names, filter out recurring noise events, or keep sensitive topics private.

function gate(event: GateEvent): GateResult {
  const blockedKeywords = ['confidential', 'private', 'secret', 'internal'];

  if (blockedKeywords.some((keyword) => event.matches(keyword))) {
    return { pass: false, reason: 'Event blocked by keyword filter' };
  }

  return { pass: true };
}

How It Works​

An array of blocked keywords is defined at the top of the function. Array.some() tests each keyword against event.matches(), which does a case-insensitive search across the event title and description. If any keyword matches, the event is blocked. Otherwise it passes through.

Customization​

Adapt the keyword list to your use case:

function gate(event: GateEvent): GateResult {
  const blockedKeywords = ['1:1', 'skip-level', 'performance review', 'PIP'];

  if (blockedKeywords.some((keyword) => event.matches(keyword))) {
    return { pass: false, reason: 'Blocked sensitive HR meeting' };
  }

  return { pass: true };
}

Flip to an allowlist (only pass events matching approved keywords):

function gate(event: GateEvent): GateResult {
  const allowedKeywords = ['standup', 'planning', 'retrospective', 'review'];

  if (allowedKeywords.some((keyword) => event.matches(keyword))) {
    return { pass: true };
  }

  return { pass: false, reason: 'Event not in approved keyword list' };
}