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Things管理

Manage Things 3 tasks via CLI and URL schemes.

Updated Mar 3, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#cli#macos#todo#things 3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/feiji77-2/openclaw --skill things-feiji77-2
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Skill: Things管理
Source: https://github.com/feiji77-2/openclaw/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/feiji77-2/openclaw --skill things-feiji77-2

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of your tasks within the Things 3 application on macOS, allowing for seamless addition, updating, and retrieval of your to-dos.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add and Update Tasks: Create new tasks, add notes, assign deadlines, and organize them into projects or areas using the Things URL scheme.
  • Read and Search Tasks: View your inbox, today's tasks, upcoming items, and search for specific tasks within your local Things database.
  • Use Case: When you need to quickly add a reminder to "Call the dentist" with a note about it being a "health" related task, or when you want to see all tasks due today, this Skill handles it efficiently.

Quick Start

Add a new task to Things called "Buy groceries" with the notes "Milk and eggs".

Frequently Asked Questions about Things管理

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Things 3 tasks using a command line interface on macOS?▼

Manage Things 3 tasks on macOS via a command line interface and URL schemes to add, update, and retrieve to-dos, notes, and deadlines. The Skill handles inbox, today, upcoming, and project items.

Can I add new to-dos to Things 3 and assign them to specific projects or areas?▼

Add new to-dos to Things 3 and assign them to specific projects or areas using the Things URL scheme. You can create tasks, append notes, and set deadlines directly through the command line.

How do I search and retrieve tasks from my local Things 3 database?▼

Search and retrieve tasks from your local Things 3 database by reading items in your inbox, today, upcoming, projects, areas, and tags. Granting Full Disk Access enables local database reads.

Do I need the 'things' CLI tool installed to manage tasks with this setup?▼

The 'things' CLI tool is required to manage tasks with this setup. It relies on the command line interface and URL schemes to execute task additions, updates, and searches within the Things 3 application.

What are the limitations of managing Things 3 tasks via URL schemes?▼

Limitations of managing Things 3 tasks via URL schemes include dependency on the 'things' CLI tool and requiring optional Full Disk Access for database reads to retrieve search results effectively.

Does this Things 3 task management method work on operating systems other than macOS?▼

This task management method is designed exclusively for the Things 3 application on macOS. It leverages native macOS URL schemes and command line interface capabilities to handle to-dos.

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