reminders

Parse relative times and append TOML [[jobs]] entries to CRON.md.

10|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/istota-project/istota --skill reminders-istota-project
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reminders
Source: https://github.com/istota-project/istota/tree/main/src/istota/skills/reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/istota-project/istota --skill reminders-istota-project

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reminders are one-shot scheduled jobs in CRON.md. There is no separate reminder system — you MUST write an entry to CRON.md for the reminder to actually fire.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parse the time and convert to an absolute datetime in the user's timezone.
  • Build a cron expression that pins to the exact date and time.
  • Read and append to CRON.md a TOML [[jobs]] entry describing the reminder.
  • One-time behavior and user notification via Nextcloud Talk when using the proper prompt.

Quick Start

To set a reminder, parse the time in the user's timezone, generate the cron, and append a corresponding job to CRON.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about reminders

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule a one-shot reminder using a cron expression?

To schedule a one-shot reminder, a cron expression pinning to an exact date and time is generated and appended as a TOML [[jobs]] block to CRON.md, ensuring the reminder actually fires.

How does timezone conversion work when setting up CRON.md reminders?

Timezone conversion for CRON.md reminders works by parsing a relative time input and converting it into an absolute datetime pinned to the user's specific timezone before generating the cron expression.

Does setting up a reminder require a separate notification system?

No separate reminder system is required, but notifications are delivered via Nextcloud Talk when using the proper prompt, relying entirely on CRON.md entries for one-time scheduled jobs.

What is the best way to automate meeting and deadline reminders in CRON.md?

The best way to automate meeting and deadline reminders is to parse the target time in the user's timezone, generate a one-time cron expression, and append the TOML job entry to CRON.md.

Why does my scheduled reminder not fire even though I set the time?

Your scheduled reminder will not fire if you did not write an entry to CRON.md, as there is no separate reminder system and the one-shot job must be explicitly appended as a TOML block.