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Manage macOS Reminders via natural language CLI commands.

2|1|Updated Mar 6, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#reminders#task management#cli#macos#natural language
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/fredchu/claude-dotfiles --skill rem
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: rem
Source: https://github.com/fredchu/claude-dotfiles/tree/main/skills/rem-cli
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/fredchu/claude-dotfiles --skill rem

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of macOS Reminders, allowing users to create, query, update, and delete reminders using natural language commands, and integrates with a briefing system for pending tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Natural Language Input: Understands commands like "Remind me to buy milk" or "Note down XXX".
  • Smart List Routing: Automatically assigns reminders to appropriate lists (e.g., 'Investing', 'dev', 'Cooking') based on keywords.
  • Briefing Integration: Provides a summary of overdue and upcoming tasks.
  • Use Case: Quickly add a reminder to "Call the bank tomorrow at 10 AM" or ask "What are my overdue tasks?" without needing to open the Reminders app.

Quick Start

Use the rem skill to add a reminder to buy groceries due tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions about rem

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add macOS Reminders using natural language from the command line?▼

You can add macOS Reminders using natural language by processing commands via a CLI tool, parsing dates for due dates, and intelligently routing tasks to predefined lists based on content keywords.

Can I get a briefing of overdue and upcoming tasks on macOS?▼

Yes, you can get a briefing of overdue and upcoming tasks on macOS by using the briefing function, which queries your existing reminders and summarizes pending tasks without opening the Reminders app.

Does the macOS Reminders CLI tool support smart list routing?▼

The macOS Reminders CLI tool supports smart list routing by automatically assigning reminders to appropriate predefined lists, such as 'Investing' or 'Cooking', based on detected keywords in the input text.

What do I need to manage macOS Reminders via natural language commands?▼

To manage macOS Reminders via natural language commands, you need the 'rem' executable installed on your macOS system to route instructions for adding, listing, updating, and deleting tasks.

How do I update and delete macOS Reminders without opening the app?▼

You can update and delete macOS Reminders without opening the app by passing natural language commands to the CLI tool, which processes the instructions and modifies the corresponding tasks directly.

Are there limitations when parsing dates for macOS Reminders via CLI?▼

The CLI tool handles date parsing for due dates based on natural language input, but limitations may arise if the date format is ambiguous or unrecognized by the parsing logic.

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