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things-mac

Manage Things 3 tasks on macOS using the things CLI.

1|Updated Feb 21, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#cli#macos#todo#things 3
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill things-mac-justicegaines03
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Justicegaines03/OpenClaw_NIST-AI-RMF_Compliance --skill things-mac-justicegaines03

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 add, update, and query 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 Querying: View inbox items, today's tasks, upcoming events, and search for specific tasks.
  • Task Modification: Update existing tasks, mark them as complete or canceled.
  • Use Case: A user can ask OpenClaw to add "Schedule dentist appointment for next Tuesday" to their "Health" project, and the Skill will handle the interaction with the Things 3 app.

Quick Start

Use the things-mac skill to add a new todo titled "Buy groceries" 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 from the command line by using the things CLI to add, update, and query todos, projects, areas, and tags within your local Things database.

Can I add new todos to specific projects in Things 3 via CLI?▼

Yes, you can add new todos to specific projects or areas in Things 3 via CLI by specifying titles, notes, deadlines, and target project assignments during task creation.

How do I query today's tasks and inbox items in Things 3?▼

To query today's tasks and inbox items in Things 3, use the things CLI to view inbox items, today's tasks, upcoming events, and search for specific tasks in the local database.

Do I need an authentication token to update existing tasks in Things 3?▼

Yes, updating existing tasks in Things 3 requires the things binary to be installed and optionally configured with a database path or authentication token to perform write operations.

Can I mark a Things 3 todo as complete using the macOS terminal?▼

Yes, you can mark a Things 3 todo as complete or canceled from the macOS terminal by using the task modification commands provided by the things CLI interface.

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