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Manage Things 3 tasks on macOS via the things CLI tool.

36|2|Updated Feb 9, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#productivity#cli#macos#todo#things 3
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npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill things-mac-malue-ai
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small/tree/main/skills/library/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/malue-ai/dazee-small --skill things-mac-malue-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines task management by allowing interaction with the Things 3 application on macOS, enabling users to add, update, and query their to-do lists without leaving their current workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Creation: Add new todos with titles, notes, deadlines, and assign them to projects or areas.
  • Task Modification: Update existing tasks, mark them as complete or canceled, and modify their details.
  • Data Retrieval: List items from your inbox, today's tasks, upcoming events, and search for specific tasks.
  • Use Case: When you receive an email with action items, you can use this Skill to quickly add those items to your Things 3 inbox or a specific project.

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 from the command line on macOS using the things-mac Skill. It leverages the `things3-cli` binary and URL scheme to add, update, and query your todos, projects, and areas directly.

What do I need to automate Things 3 task creation and querying?▼

To automate Things 3 task creation and querying, you need the `things3-cli` binary installed. Optionally, granting Full Disk Access to your terminal application is required for direct local database operations.

Can I add a new todo to Things 3 with a deadline and notes using CLI?▼

Yes, you can add a new todo to Things 3 with a deadline and notes using CLI. The Skill supports creating tasks with titles, notes, deadlines, and assigning them to specific projects or areas.

How do I retrieve today's tasks and upcoming items from Things 3?▼

To retrieve today's tasks and upcoming items from Things 3, use the Skill's data retrieval features. It allows you to list items from your inbox, today's tasks, upcoming events, and search for specific tasks.

Does the things-mac Skill support marking existing todos as complete or canceled?▼

Yes, the things-mac Skill supports marking existing todos as complete or canceled. You can update existing tasks and modify their details within the Things 3 application seamlessly through the CLI.

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