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reminders-management

Manage Apple Reminders lists, tasks, and priorities via MCP operations.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#prioritization#Obsidian sync#due dates#macOS#Apple Reminders
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit --skill reminders-management
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reminders-management
Source: https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit/tree/main/skills/reminders-management
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dbmcco/claude-agent-toolkit --skill reminders-management

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires dbmcco/apple-reminders-mcp (Node.js).

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the management of Apple Reminders, streamlining task creation, prioritization, and synchronization, ensuring you never miss a deadline or lose track of an important task.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Reminder Creation & Updates: Programmatically create new reminders, update priorities, and reschedule due dates.
  • Intelligent Search: Search reminders by name or content to quickly find task statuses.
  • List Organization: Manage tasks across different reminder lists (Work, Personal, Projects).
  • Use Case: Implement a robust client follow-up system by creating time-sensitive reminders, updating their status as discussions progress, and linking them to relevant Obsidian notes for full context.

Quick Start

Create a high-priority reminder for a follow-up

mcp__reminders__create_reminder( name: "Follow up with Partner Contact", listName: "Work", priority: 1, dueDate: "10/22/2025 10:00 AM" )

Frequently Asked Questions about reminders-management

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate creating and managing reminders in Apple Reminders?▼

Automate Apple Reminders by using MCP operations to create reminders with priorities and due dates, update existing tasks, and organize them across Work and Personal lists. You can set high-priority reminders programmatically and link them to Obsidian notes for full context.

Can I search reminders by name or content to find task status?▼

Search reminders by name or content using the search_reminders MCP operation to quickly locate task statuses and filter reminders across your lists without manual browsing.

Does Apple Reminders work with Obsidian for task management and note-taking?▼

Yes, reminders-management integrates Apple Reminders with Obsidian workflows, allowing you to link reminders to Obsidian notes and create contextual task management systems where notes and due dates sync together.

What are the limitations of automating reminders through this MCP approach?▼

Recurring reminders cannot be created via the MCP API; you can only manage one-time and time-sensitive reminders. Advanced recurrence rules require Apple Reminders' native interface.

How do I set up a client follow-up system using automated reminders?▼

Create time-sensitive reminders with high priority and due dates for each follow-up contact, update reminder status as discussions progress, and attach Obsidian notes with client context and conversation history.

Can I organize reminders across multiple lists like Work and Personal?▼

Yes, use the list_reminder_lists and create_reminder operations to organize tasks across different reminder lists, enabling separate workflow management for Work, Personal, and Projects categories.

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