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apple-reminders

Manage Apple Reminders from the terminal using the remindctl command-line tool.

Updated Jul 7, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#cli#macos#todo#icloud#remindctl#apple reminders
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/jamsdoescode/Erik-s-Portfolio --skill apple-reminders-jamsdoescode
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/jamsdoescode/Erik-s-Portfolio/tree/main/openclicky/AppResources/OpenClicky/OpenClickyBundledSkills/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/jamsdoescode/Erik-s-Portfolio --skill apple-reminders-jamsdoescode

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Apple Reminders normally requires opening the Reminders app on macOS, which interrupts terminal-based and AI-assisted workflows. This Skill lets you create, list, complete, and delete reminders directly from the command line via remindctl, with tasks syncing across all Apple devices through iCloud. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Create and schedule reminders: Add tasks with due dates using natural formats like "tomorrow" or ISO 8601 timestamps, and assign them to specific lists. - View and filter reminders: Show today's, tomorrow's, overdue, or date-specific reminders, with JSON, TSV, or count-only output for scripting. - Manage lists and completion: Create or delete reminder lists and mark items complete or remove them by ID. - Use Case: A user says "remind me to call mom tomorrow" and the assistant creates an Apple Reminder that syncs to their iPhone, after clarifying they want a device reminder rather than an agent cronjob alert. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to add a reminder such as "remind me to buy milk tomorrow" and it will create the task in Apple Reminders via remindctl.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-reminders

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add an Apple Reminder from the command line?▼

Use remindctl add followed by the reminder title, for example remindctl add "Buy milk". You can set a list and due date with flags like --list Personal and --due tomorrow or a YYYY-MM-DD date.

How do I install remindctl on macOS?▼

Install remindctl with Homebrew by running brew install steipete/tap/remindctl. After installation, run remindctl status to check authorization and remindctl authorize to request Reminders permission.

What date formats does remindctl accept for due dates?▼

remindctl accepts relative dates like today, tomorrow, and yesterday, plus YYYY-MM-DD, YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm, and full ISO 8601 timestamps such as 2026-01-04T12:34:56Z for the --due flag and date filters.

Can I get Apple Reminders output as JSON for scripting?▼

Yes, pass the --json flag to commands like remindctl today --json to get structured JSON output. The tool also supports --plain for TSV format and --quiet for counts only.

When should I use Apple Reminders instead of a cronjob or calendar?▼

Use Apple Reminders for personal to-dos that should sync to iOS devices via iCloud. Use a cronjob tool for agent alerts, calendar apps for events, and project trackers like GitHub Issues for team task management.

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