apple-reminders

Create and manage Apple Reminders items from the terminal.

1|Updated May 18, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill apple-reminders-rickyananda
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills/tree/main/apple/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rickyananda/hermes-skills --skill apple-reminders-rickyananda

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing Apple Reminders by letting you create, review, complete, and organize personal tasks directly from the terminal while keeping everything synced through iCloud.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reminder Management: Add new reminders with titles, lists, and due dates, then mark them complete or delete them when finished.
  • List Organization: Create, view, and remove reminder lists for personal, family, or project-style task grouping.
  • Daily Task Review: Check today, tomorrow, overdue, weekly, or date-specific reminders to stay on top of day-to-day commitments.
  • Practical Example: Use it to capture a grocery item, assign it to a Personal list, and make sure it appears on your iPhone automatically.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to create an Apple Reminders task with the title, list, and due date you want, and it will use the reminder workflow to add it for you.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-reminders

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Apple Reminders from the terminal and sync them to my iPhone?

You can create Apple Reminders from the terminal by specifying a title, list, and due date. The Skill syncs these tasks through iCloud, making them appear automatically on your iPhone.

Do I need remindctl on macOS to manage my iCloud tasks from the command line?

Yes, managing iCloud tasks from the command line requires remindctl installed on macOS. You must also grant Reminders.app permissions so the Skill can interact with your task data.

Can I view overdue and date-specific reminders from the terminal?

Yes, you can view overdue and date-specific reminders from the terminal. The Skill supports daily task reviews for today, tomorrow, weekly, or specific dates to track commitments.

How do I organize personal to-do lists using the macOS terminal?

You can organize personal to-do lists using the macOS terminal by creating, viewing, and removing reminder lists. This allows for personal, family, or project-style task grouping.

Does the Apple Reminders terminal command support output formats for scripting?

Yes, the Apple Reminders terminal command supports JSON, plain, and quiet output modes. These formats ensure reliable parsing when integrating task management into automated scripts.

What are the limitations of managing Apple Reminders through the command line?

Managing Apple Reminders through the command line is limited to macOS environments with remindctl and Reminders.app permissions. It does not support platforms outside the Apple ecosystem.