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Automating Things 3 task management on macOS involves using the things CLI binary to read the local database and the Things URL scheme to update items. This approach enables creating, modifying, and searching todos directly from the command line.

Yes, you can create and update Things 3 todos using the things CLI via the Things URL scheme. Write operations support adding notes, dates, projects, headings, and tags to tasks directly from the command line.

Read Things 3 inbox, today, upcoming, projects, areas, and tags lists outside the app by accessing the local Things database through the things CLI. This provides read-only access to inspect your task organization.

Yes, the things CLI binary is required to manage Things 3 tasks on macOS. You also need to ensure Things database access is granted and optionally configure the DB path and auth token for safe usage patterns.

The Things URL scheme handles write operations for adding and modifying todos, while read operations rely on accessing the local database. Users must ensure safe usage patterns and configure optional DB path and auth token settings for secure automation.