apple-reminders

Manage Apple Reminders via remindctl with date-based filters and JSON or plain text outputs.

1|Updated Mar 5, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry --skill apple-reminders-abhiunix
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry/tree/main/skills/productivity/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/abhiunix/community-registry --skill apple-reminders-abhiunix

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Managing Apple Reminders can be tedious when juggling multiple lists and due dates across devices. This Skill centralizes control via a CLI, enabling quick listing, addition, editing, completion, and deletion of reminders with date-based filtering and consistent output formats (JSON or plain text).

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List, add, edit, complete, and delete reminders through remindctl from macOS.
  • Filter reminders by date and list, with output available in JSON or plain text for automation.
  • Use cases include batch update of due dates, quick task creation from notes, and reproducible reminders as part of automation pipelines.

Quick Start

Run remindctl to list today’s reminders and view them in JSON format.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-reminders

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Apple Reminders from the terminal?

You can manage Apple Reminders from the terminal by running remindctl commands to list, add, edit, complete, and delete to-dos. This CLI provides date-based filtering and outputs results in JSON or plain text for automation.

Can I filter macOS task lists by due date and output the results as JSON?

Yes, you can filter macOS task lists by specific dates and lists using the CLI. The filtered reminders can be outputted directly as JSON or plain text, making it easy to integrate into automation pipelines or scripts.

Does this task-management approach work without additional dependencies on macOS?

Yes, managing Apple Reminders via this CLI operates directly on macOS without requiring external dependencies. It centralizes control over your task lists and due dates natively through the remindctl command interface.

What's the best way to automate batch updates of due dates for Apple Reminders?

The best way to automate batch updates for Apple Reminders is using the CLI to apply date-based filters and edit multiple to-dos. Outputting results in JSON enables reproducible reminders within automation pipelines.

How do I create quick to-dos from terminal notes and add them to Apple Reminders?

You can create quick to-dos by using the add command within the CLI to push notes directly into Apple Reminders. This streamlines task creation without leaving the terminal environment on macOS.

Are there limitations when deleting or completing reminders via a CLI on macOS?

The CLI handles completing and deleting reminders natively on macOS, but operations require appropriate system permissions for terminal access. It is designed for personal productivity and managing tasks across user lists.