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things-mac

Read and update Things 3 tasks from the macOS CLI.

Updated Feb 1, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#cli#macos#todo#task-management#things
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill things-mac-sugamdeol
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Sugamdeol/moltbot-with-pollinations.ai --skill things-mac-sugamdeol

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Read and manage the Things 3 task database from macOS using a command-line interface, enabling automation and scripting for tasks and projects.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only access to the Things database: inbox, today, upcoming, projects, areas, and tags.
  • Write operations via the Things URL scheme: add and update todos, enabling automation and scripting.
  • Local-only workflow on macOS using the things binary and Things URL scheme; suitable for personal productivity automation.

Quick Start

Install things3-cli on macOS and start by adding a task through the URL scheme, then read your inbox and today’s tasks directly from the local Things database.

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 macOS command line?▼

You can manage Things 3 tasks from the macOS command line by using a CLI automation tool that reads the local Things database and executes write operations via the Things URL scheme.

Can I add and update todos in Things 3 using CLI automation?▼

Yes, you can add and update todos in Things 3 by triggering the Things URL scheme directly from your macOS CLI, enabling seamless task-management automation and scripting.

How do I read inbox and upcoming tasks in Things 3 via the macOS CLI?▼

You can read inbox, today, and upcoming tasks in Things 3 via the macOS CLI by querying the local Things database directly, which provides read-only access to your projects, areas, and tags.

Does Things 3 CLI automation work on macOS without cloud sync?▼

Yes, Things 3 CLI automation works entirely on macOS by accessing the local Things database for reading and using the local Things URL scheme for writing, requiring no cloud synchronization.

What are the limitations of managing Things 3 tasks using the URL scheme?▼

The main limitation is that read operations require direct local database access, while write operations are restricted to the capabilities of the Things URL scheme on your macOS machine.

Do I need the things binary installed to automate Things 3 on macOS?▼

Yes, you need the things binary installed on your local macOS machine to interact with the Things database and utilize the Things URL scheme for task-management automation.

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