apple-reminders

Calendar & Scheduling
v1.0.0
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Manage Apple Reminders via the `remindctl` CLI on macOS.

4117.8K downloads903 installsby @steipete

Setup & Installation

Install command

clawhub install steipete/apple-reminders

If the CLI is not installed:

Install command

npx clawhub@latest install steipete/apple-reminders

Or install with OpenClaw CLI:

Install command

openclaw skills install steipete/apple-reminders

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https://github.com/openclaw/skills/tree/main/skills/steipete/apple-reminders

What This Skill Does

Manages Apple Reminders from the terminal using the remindctl CLI. Supports creating, editing, completing, and deleting reminders, with list filtering, date-based views, and JSON or plain text output. macOS only.

Provides full terminal access to Apple Reminders, enabling scripting and automation that the native GUI and Shortcuts app don't support directly.

When to Use It

  • Checking today's and upcoming reminders without opening the Reminders app
  • Adding a reminder with a due date from a terminal script
  • Listing overdue tasks to review what was missed
  • Exporting reminders as JSON for scripting or automation
  • Managing multiple reminder lists from the command line
View original SKILL.md file
# Apple Reminders CLI (remindctl)

Use `remindctl` to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal. It supports list filtering, date-based views, and scripting output.

Setup
- Install (Homebrew): `brew install steipete/tap/remindctl`
- From source: `pnpm install && pnpm build` (binary at `./bin/remindctl`)
- macOS-only; grant Reminders permission when prompted.

Permissions
- Check status: `remindctl status`
- Request access: `remindctl authorize`

View Reminders
- Default (today): `remindctl`
- Today: `remindctl today`
- Tomorrow: `remindctl tomorrow`
- Week: `remindctl week`
- Overdue: `remindctl overdue`
- Upcoming: `remindctl upcoming`
- Completed: `remindctl completed`
- All: `remindctl all`
- Specific date: `remindctl 2026-01-04`

Manage Lists
- List all lists: `remindctl list`
- Show list: `remindctl list Work`
- Create list: `remindctl list Projects --create`
- Rename list: `remindctl list Work --rename Office`
- Delete list: `remindctl list Work --delete`

Create Reminders
- Quick add: `remindctl add "Buy milk"`
- With list + due: `remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow`

Edit Reminders
- Edit title/due: `remindctl edit 1 --title "New title" --due 2026-01-04`

Complete Reminders
- Complete by id: `remindctl complete 1 2 3`

Delete Reminders
- Delete by id: `remindctl delete 4A83 --force`

Output Formats
- JSON (scripting): `remindctl today --json`
- Plain TSV: `remindctl today --plain`
- Counts only: `remindctl today --quiet`

Date Formats
Accepted by `--due` and date filters:
- `today`, `tomorrow`, `yesterday`
- `YYYY-MM-DD`
- `YYYY-MM-DD HH:mm`
- ISO 8601 (`2026-01-04T12:34:56Z`)

Notes
- macOS-only.
- If access is denied, enable Terminal/remindctl in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Reminders.
- If running over SSH, grant access on the Mac that runs the command.

Example Workflow

Here's how your AI assistant might use this skill in practice.

INPUT

User asks: Checking today's and upcoming reminders without opening the Reminders app

AGENT
  1. 1Checking today's and upcoming reminders without opening the Reminders app
  2. 2Adding a reminder with a due date from a terminal script
  3. 3Listing overdue tasks to review what was missed
  4. 4Exporting reminders as JSON for scripting or automation
  5. 5Managing multiple reminder lists from the command line
OUTPUT
Manage Apple Reminders via the `remindctl` CLI on macOS.

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Last updatedFeb 26, 2026