apple-reminders

Manage Apple Reminders from the terminal with remindctl CLI.

Updated Aug 13, 2025
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform --skill apple-reminders-joeyjoziah
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform/tree/main/.claude/skills/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JoeyJoziah/investment-analysis-platform --skill apple-reminders-joeyjoziah

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill lets you manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal, eliminating app switching for quick task updates and status checks on macOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • View reminders by schedule: Show today, tomorrow, week, overdue, upcoming, completed, or all reminders.
  • Manage lists: Create, rename, delete, and inspect reminder lists from the command line.
  • Create and update tasks: Add reminders, edit titles or due dates, complete items, and delete entries by id.
  • Use case: Quickly check overdue errands, add a follow-up to a work list, and mark completed items without opening the Reminders app.

Quick Start

Use the apple-reminders skill to list today's reminders in plain text so you can review your day at a glance.

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 tool to create, edit, complete, and delete tasks. It supports viewing today, overdue, and upcoming items without opening the macOS app.

Can I view overdue and upcoming reminders via command line on macOS?

Yes, you can view overdue and upcoming reminders via command line on macOS. The CLI supports date-based views to inspect today, tomorrow, week, completed, or all scheduled tasks in text format.

How do I create and edit reminder lists from the command line?

To create and edit reminder lists from the command line, you can use terminal commands to add new reminders, modify titles or due dates, and manage lists by creating, renaming, or deleting them.

Do I need a specific CLI tool to access Apple Reminders in the terminal?

Yes, you need the remindctl CLI tool to access Apple Reminders in the terminal. It also requires macOS Reminders access to fetch and output your task data as JSON, TSV, or plain text.

What is the best way to check today's tasks without opening the Reminders app?

The best way to check today's tasks without opening the Reminders app is querying your lists from the terminal. You can output scheduled items as plain text to review your daily errands at a glance.

Does terminal-based reminder management support JSON or TSV output?

Yes, terminal-based reminder management supports JSON or TSV output. Through the remindctl CLI, you can retrieve list inspections and reminder data formatted as JSON, TSV, or plain text.