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things-setup

Synchronize tasks bi-directionally between Things 3 and Amp via AppleScript.

Updated Jun 4, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#productivity#integration#macos#things 3#task sync
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/hemory/amp --skill things-setup
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: things-setup
Source: https://github.com/hemory/amp/tree/main/.claude/skills/things-setup
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/hemory/amp --skill things-setup

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the synchronization of tasks between the Things 3 task manager and Amp, ensuring your to-do lists are always up-to-date across both platforms.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Bi-directional Task Sync: Create, update, and complete tasks in either Amp or Things 3, with changes reflected in both.
  • Daily Plan Integration: Pulls tasks from Things 3 into your daily Amp briefing.
  • Priority and Pillar Mapping: Maps Amp priorities to Things 3's 'Today' and 'Anytime' lists, and Amp pillars to Things 3 Areas.
  • Use Case: When you add a high-priority task in Things 3, it automatically appears in your Amp daily plan. Completing a task in Amp also marks it as done in Things 3.

Quick Start

Run the things-setup skill to connect Things 3 to Amp.

Frequently Asked Questions about things-setup

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I sync Things 3 tasks with another app on macOS?▼

Things 3 task sync with Amp is handled locally via AppleScript on macOS, creating a bi-directional connection that updates task creation, completion, and priority mapping without cloud accounts.

Does Things 3 integration require an API key or cloud account?▼

Things 3 integration operates locally via AppleScript on macOS without requiring cloud accounts or API keys, ensuring your task synchronization remains private and functional offline.

Can I map task priorities to Things 3 lists automatically?▼

Priority mapping automatically assigns tasks to Things 3 'Today' and 'Anytime' lists based on Amp priorities, while Amp pillars are mapped directly to Things 3 Areas for organization.

How do I add Things 3 tasks to my daily plan briefing?▼

Daily plan integration pulls tasks from Things 3 into your Amp daily briefing, ensuring high-priority tasks added in Things 3 automatically appear in your Amp daily plan.

What happens when I complete a task in Things 3 or Amp?▼

Bi-directional task sync reflects task completion across both platforms, meaning completing a task in Amp marks it as done in Things 3, and vice versa.

Can I use Things 3 integration on Windows or Linux?▼

Things 3 integration is limited to macOS because it operates locally via AppleScript, which is a macOS-exclusive automation technology, meaning Windows and Linux environments are unsupported.

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