apple-reminders

Manage Apple Reminders from the terminal with remindctl commands.

Updated May 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/freire19/Mythos --skill apple-reminders-freire19
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Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/freire19/Mythos/tree/main/skills/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/freire19/Mythos --skill apple-reminders-freire19

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the need to manually open the Reminders app to capture tasks and update their status, letting you manage reminders quickly from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • List and filter reminders: View today, tomorrow, overdue, or all reminders, and filter by date to find exactly what matters.
  • Create and edit reminders: Add tasks to specific lists with due dates, including date and datetime formats.
  • Complete and delete tasks: Mark reminders as done by ID or remove them safely when they are no longer needed.
  • Use cases: Keep personal and work checklists synced to your iPhone/iPad, manage time-based follow-ups, and generate machine-readable output for scripting.

Quick Start

Install remindctl, then run remindctl add --title "Submit timesheet" --list Work --due tomorrow to create a reminder that syncs to your Apple devices.

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 using a CLI binary to create, list, edit, complete, and delete reminder items. This removes the need to manually open the Reminders app to capture tasks and update their status.

Do I need a specific macOS environment to control Apple Reminders via command line?

Yes, controlling Apple Reminders via command line requires a macOS environment with the remindctl binary installed. You must also grant appropriate Reminders app permissions to authorize terminal access to your task lists.

Can I filter reminders by due dates when using a terminal CLI?

Yes, you can filter reminders by due dates when using the terminal CLI. It supports viewing today, tomorrow, overdue, or all reminders, and allows filtering by specific relative or absolute dates to find exactly what matters.

How do I add a task to a specific Apple Reminders list with a due date?

To add a task to a specific Apple Reminders list with a due date, use the add command with parameters for the title, target list, and due time. It supports both date and datetime formats for scheduling time-based follow-ups.

Does terminal-based task management sync with iPhone and iPad Reminders?

Yes, terminal-based task management syncs with iPhone and iPad Reminders. By interacting with the native Apple Reminders app through the CLI, created tasks automatically sync across your personal and work checklists on all Apple devices.

What are the limitations of using a CLI for Apple Reminders?

Limitations of using a CLI for Apple Reminders include requiring the remindctl binary and specific macOS permissions. It is strictly a terminal interface, so interacting with it requires command line knowledge rather than a graphical interface.