Show HN: xls2ics – Convert Excel files to calendar files

Hey!

Little side project went live last week.

This tool helps you to convert Excel/OpenOffice table files into ICS files to use them with your smartphone calendar and whatnot.

Build it mainly because I missed the garbage truck twice last year and wanted to ensure that I get their plan on my smartphone without creating single entries for each pickup.

Now I create an Excel file instead (sample provided on the website), convert it, and import the resulting ICS file. Work is still there, but I can share the file with everybody without touching some FAANG calendar infrastructure.

Maybe someone finds it useful, appreciate all feedback.