things-mac

Automate Things 3 task management on macOS via things CLI and URL scheme.

Updated Mar 11, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/x402agent/NanoSolana --skill things-mac-x402agent
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Skill: things-mac
Source: https://github.com/x402agent/NanoSolana/tree/main/skills/things-mac
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/x402agent/NanoSolana --skill things-mac-x402agent

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Automates task management for Things 3 on macOS by enabling reading, adding, and updating tasks through the things CLI and the Things URL scheme.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Read-only: access inbox, today, upcoming, search, and lists of projects/areas/tags from the local Things database.
  • Write operations: add and update tasks via the Things URL scheme, with the ability to bring Things to front when needed.
  • Context: operates when Things is installed on macOS via the things3-cli tool and reads from the local Things database to support automated workflows.

Quick Start

Install things3-cli on macOS and use NanoSolana's gateway to create or query Things tasks.

Frequently Asked Questions about things-mac

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate task management for Things 3 on macOS from the command line?

You can automate task management for Things 3 on macOS by using the things3-cli binary to read your local Things database and the Things URL scheme to add or update tasks programmatically.

Can I read my Things 3 inbox and upcoming lists without opening the app?

Yes, you can read your Things 3 inbox, today, and upcoming lists directly from the local Things database using the things CLI, which supports read-only access to search tasks, projects, areas, and tags.

What do I need to programmatically create and modify Things 3 projects and tasks?

To programmatically create and modify Things 3 projects and tasks, you need macOS, the things binary installed from things3-cli, and access to the local Things database to execute write operations via the Things URL scheme.

Does the things3-cli tool support bringing Things 3 to the front when adding tasks?

Yes, when performing write operations to add and update tasks via the Things URL scheme, the tool can bring the Things app to the front on macOS as needed during automated workflows.