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things-mac

Creates and manages Things 3 tasks, projects, and tags via CLI commands.

Updated Jan 26, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#cli#macos#todo#things 3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01 --skill things-mac-deskaunedsei1983
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Deskaunedsei1983/loc_clawdbot_01 --skill things-mac-deskaunedsei1983

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines task management within the Things 3 application on macOS by allowing users to interact with their to-do lists via a command-line interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Creation: Add new todos with titles, notes, deadlines, and assign them to projects or areas.
  • Task Management: View inbox, today, and upcoming tasks, search for existing tasks, and list projects, areas, or tags.
  • Use Case: A user can ask Clawdbot to add "Buy groceries" to their "Personal" project with a deadline of tomorrow, and Clawdbot will use this Skill to add it to Things 3.

Quick Start

Use the things-mac skill to add a new todo with the title "Schedule dentist appointment" to your inbox.

Frequently Asked Questions about things-mac

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Things 3 tasks from the command line on macOS?▼

You can manage Things 3 tasks on macOS by using this Skill to interact with your local database via a CLI tool, allowing you to add, update, and query todos, projects, and tags directly.

Can I add a new todo to Things 3 using a CLI with specific deadlines and projects?▼

Yes, you can add new todos to Things 3 with specific titles, notes, deadlines, and assign them to existing projects or areas using the command-line interface provided by this Skill.

What do I need to query upcoming tasks in Things 3 via a CLI on macOS?▼

To query upcoming Things 3 tasks via CLI on macOS, you need the 'things' binary installed and may need to grant Full Disk Access permissions for successful local database operations.

How does command-line task management work with the local Things 3 database?▼

Command-line task management works by using the 'things' binary to directly interface with your local Things database, executing operations to view inbox items, search tasks, and list projects or tags.

Are there limitations when updating Things 3 areas and tags through a command-line interface?▼

When updating Things 3 areas and tags through the CLI, a primary limitation is the strict requirement for the 'things' binary and proper Full Disk Access permissions to authorize local database modifications.

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