finish-todos

Scan Things Today and Upcoming tasks and categorize them for execution.

Updated Mar 6, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/SizhuangHe/claude-code-skills --skill finish-todos
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: finish-todos
Source: https://github.com/SizhuangHe/claude-code-skills/tree/main/skills/finish-todos
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/SizhuangHe/claude-code-skills --skill finish-todos

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill reduces the friction of triaging and executing items from your Things task list by automatically identifying which tasks Claude can complete or assist with, proposing plans, and executing confirmed automations.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task discovery and prioritization: Read Things Today and Upcoming (within 7 days) and surface candidate tasks.
  • Categorization: Classify tasks into actionable (Claude can complete), assistable (Claude can help but user action required), and human-only tasks.
  • Execution & integration: After user confirmation, perform automated actions (write drafts, run scripts, update Things via URL scheme) and mark completed items.
  • Use case: Run finish-todos in the morning to clear small engineering, writing, or admin tasks and draft messages or scripts for items that need user intervention.

Quick Start

Ask Claude to "finish-todos" and confirm which green tasks to execute now.

Frequently Asked Questions about finish-todos

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Things tasks with Claude?

To automate Things tasks with Claude, use a skill that scans Today and Upcoming items within a seven-day horizon, categorizes them by automation potential, and executes confirmed actions via integrations like Gmail, Calendar, or Notion.

Can Claude categorize my Things 3 to-do list by what it can execute automatically?

Yes, Claude can categorize your Things 3 to-do list into green, yellow, and red recommendations, identifying tasks it can complete independently, assist with, or that require human action, while prioritizing your Today items.

What do I need to connect Claude to my Things 3 tasks?

You need authenticated access to your Things data via API or URL scheme, alongside connectivity to integration tools like Calendar, Gmail, Notion, or local code execution for performing automations.

How does Claude handle task management for items needing user intervention?

For task management items needing user intervention, Claude drafts messages or scripts and proposes execution plans, requiring your confirmation before performing automated actions or marking items as completed in Things.

What is the best way to triage a Things Today list using AI?

The best way to triage a Things Today list using AI is to scan for actionable tasks within a seven-day window, surface candidates Claude can complete, and execute them after confirmation to clear small engineering or admin work.

What are the limitations of automating Things tasks with Claude?

Limitations of automating Things tasks include a strict seven-day horizon for Upcoming items, dependency on external integrations for execution, and the inability to process human-only tasks without direct user action.