apple-reminders
CLI tool to manage and sync Apple Reminders directly from the terminal.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/apple-reminders && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/2087" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/apple-reminders && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/apple-reminders
Activation
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List, add, edit, complete, or delete Apple Reminders and reminder lists via remindctl.Key capabilities
- →List, add, edit, complete, and delete reminders
- →Filter tasks by date or list name
- →Support JSON and plain text output formats
- →Authorize and manage Apple Reminders access
How it works
The skill interfaces with the macOS Reminders application via the remindctl command-line utility to perform CRUD operations on tasks.
Inputs & outputs
When to use apple-reminders
- →List daily reminders
- →Add a new task to an Apple Reminders list
- →Complete a task via CLI
- →Check overdue items
About this skill
Apple Reminders CLI (remindctl)
Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal.
When to Use
Use when:
- User explicitly mentions "reminder" or "Reminders app"
- Creating personal to-dos with due dates that sync to iOS
- Managing Apple Reminders lists
- User wants tasks to appear in their iPhone/iPad Reminders app
When NOT to Use
Do not use when:
- Scheduling OpenClaw tasks or alerts -> use
crontool with systemEvent instead - Calendar events or appointments -> use Apple Calendar
- Project/work task management -> use Notion, GitHub Issues, or task queue
- One-time notifications -> use
crontool for timed alerts - User says "remind me" but means an OpenClaw alert -> clarify first
Setup
- Install:
brew install steipete/tap/remindctl - macOS-only; grant Reminders permission when prompted
- Check status:
remindctl status - Request access:
remindctl authorize
Common Commands
View Reminders
remindctl # Today's reminders
remindctl today # Today
remindctl tomorrow # Tomorrow
remindctl week # This week
remindctl overdue # Past due
remindctl all # Everything
remindctl 2026-01-04 # Specific date
Manage Lists
remindctl list # List all lists
remindctl list Work # Show specific list
remindctl list Projects --create # Create list
remindctl list Work --delete # Delete list
Create Reminders
remindctl add "Buy milk"
remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow
remindctl add --title "Meeting prep" --due "2026-02-15 09:00"
Complete/Delete
remindctl complete 1 2 3 # Complete by ID
remindctl delete 4A83 --force # Delete by ID
Output Formats
remindctl today --json # JSON for scripting
remindctl today --plain # TSV format
remindctl today --quiet # Counts only
Date Formats
Accepted by --due and date filters:
today,tomorrow,yesterdayYYYY-MM-DDYYYY-MM-DD HH:mm- ISO 8601 (
2026-01-04T12:34:56Z)
Example: Clarifying User Intent
User: "Remind me to check on the deploy in 2 hours"
Ask: "Do you want this in Apple Reminders (syncs to your phone) or as an OpenClaw alert (I'll message you here)?"
- Apple Reminders -> use this skill
- OpenClaw alert -> use
crontool with systemEvent
When not to use it
- →For scheduling OpenClaw tasks or alerts
- →For calendar events or appointments
- →For project management tasks
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Limited to macOS environments
- →Requires manual authorization for Reminders access
How it compares
It enables direct terminal-based interaction with Apple Reminders, bypassing the need to open the GUI application.
Compared to similar skills
apple-reminders side by side with the closest alternatives in the catalog.
| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apple-reminders (this skill) | 25 | 2mo | Review | Beginner |
| notion-knowledge-capture | 10 | 9mo | No flags | Intermediate |
| memory-keeper-proactive-context-maintenance | 6 | 9mo | Review | Intermediate |
| notion-meeting-intelligence | 6 | 6mo | No flags | Intermediate |
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