things-mac

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

10|Updated Mar 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/wixette/clawnotes --skill things-mac-wixette
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/wixette/clawnotes/tree/main/openclaw-snapshots/20260312/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/wixette/clawnotes --skill things-mac-wixette

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 within the Things 3 application on macOS by allowing users to add, update, and query their tasks using a command-line interface.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Task Creation: Add new todos with titles, notes, deadlines, projects, and tags.
  • Task Modification: Update existing tasks, mark them as complete or canceled.
  • Data Querying: List tasks from the inbox, today, or upcoming views, and search for specific tasks.
  • Use Case: A user can ask to add "Buy groceries" to their "Personal" project with a deadline of tomorrow, and the Skill will handle the interaction with the Things 3 app.

Quick Start

Add a new task to your Things 3 inbox by asking the skill to add "Schedule dentist appointment".

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?

You can manage Things 3 tasks from the command line on macOS by using the things CLI tool to add, update, and query todos and projects through the Things URL scheme and local database access.

How do I add a new todo to Things 3 with a deadline and tags via CLI?

To add a new todo to Things 3 via CLI, you can specify the task title, notes, deadlines, projects, and tags, and the tool will handle the interaction with the Things 3 app to create the task.

Do I need to configure a database path and authentication token to update Things 3 tasks?

You need the things binary installed to query and add tasks, but you must optionally configure a database path and authentication token to perform update operations on existing Things 3 tasks.

Can I list tasks from the Things 3 inbox, today, or upcoming views using a CLI?

You can list tasks from the Things 3 inbox, today, or upcoming views using the CLI tool, which queries the local database to retrieve and search for specific tasks.

What are the limitations of using a CLI tool for Things 3 task management?

Limitations of using a CLI tool for Things 3 task management include the requirement for the things binary to be installed and the need for optional database path and authentication token configuration to execute update operations.