things-mac

Manage Things 3 tasks, projects, areas, and tags via the things CLI.

455|34|Updated Mar 9, 2026
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/understudy-ai/understudy/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/understudy-ai/understudy --skill things-mac-understudy-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of tasks and projects within the Things 3 application on macOS, allowing for both reading from and writing to your task database without manual interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Management: Add, update, and query tasks, projects, areas, and tags in Things 3.
  • Database Interaction: Read data directly from the local Things database for searching and listing.
  • Use Case: When you need to quickly add a reminder to your "Groceries" project or check what tasks are due today, this Skill can handle it efficiently.

Quick Start

Add a new todo item 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.

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

The Skill manages Things 3 todos on macOS by executing `things` CLI commands to add, update, and query projects, areas, and tags via URL schemes and direct database interaction.

Can I add a new todo item to Things 3 using a CLI?

Yes, you can add a new todo item to Things 3 using a CLI by executing the `things` binary, which requires configuration with database paths and authentication tokens to perform write operations.

Do I need the `things` binary installed to query my Things 3 database?

Yes, you need the `things` binary installed to query your Things 3 database, as the Skill relies on this command-line interface to read data directly from the local database for searching and listing tasks.

What is the best way to automate task management for Things 3 on macOS?

Automating task management for Things 3 on macOS is best done via the `things` CLI tool, which allows you to programmatically add reminders to projects and check what tasks are due today.

Does this approach support updating existing projects and tags in Things 3?

Yes, this approach supports updating existing projects and tags in Things 3, as the CLI tool facilitates both reading from and writing to your task database to manage your productivity workflow.