apple-reminders
List, add, edit, complete, or delete Apple Reminders and reminder lists via remindctl.
How do I install this agent skill?
npx skills add https://github.com/steipete/clawdis --skill apple-remindersIs this agent skill safe to install?
- Gen Agent Trust Hubpass
The skill provides a safe way to manage Apple Reminders on macOS using the 'remindctl' command-line tool. All external resources belong to the skill author and the behavior is consistent with the stated purpose.
- Socketpass
No alerts
- Snykpass
Risk: LOW · No issues
- Runlayerpass
1/1 file flagged
- ZeroLeakspass
Score: 93/100 · 2 sections analyzed
What does this agent skill do?
Apple Reminders CLI (remindctl)
Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal.
When to Use
Use when:
- User explicitly mentions "reminder" or "Reminders app"
- Creating personal to-dos with due dates that sync to iOS
- Managing Apple Reminders lists
- User wants tasks to appear in their iPhone/iPad Reminders app
When NOT to Use
Do not use when:
- Scheduling OpenClaw tasks or alerts -> use
crontool with systemEvent instead - Calendar events or appointments -> use Apple Calendar
- Project/work task management -> use Notion, GitHub Issues, or task queue
- One-time notifications -> use
crontool for timed alerts - User says "remind me" but means an OpenClaw alert -> clarify first
Setup
- Install:
brew install steipete/tap/remindctl - macOS-only; grant Reminders permission when prompted
- Check status:
remindctl status - Request access:
remindctl authorize
Common Commands
View Reminders
remindctl # Today's reminders
remindctl today # Today
remindctl tomorrow # Tomorrow
remindctl week # This week
remindctl overdue # Past due
remindctl all # Everything
remindctl 2026-01-04 # Specific date
Manage Lists
remindctl list # List all lists
remindctl list Work # Show specific list
remindctl list Projects --create # Create list
remindctl list Work --delete # Delete list
Create Reminders
remindctl add "Buy milk"
remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow
remindctl add --title "Meeting prep" --due "2026-02-15 09:00"
Complete/Delete
remindctl complete 1 2 3 # Complete by ID
remindctl delete 4A83 --force # Delete by ID
Output Formats
remindctl today --json # JSON for scripting
remindctl today --plain # TSV format
remindctl today --quiet # Counts only
Date Formats
Accepted by --due and date filters:
today,tomorrow,yesterdayYYYY-MM-DDYYYY-MM-DD HH:mm- ISO 8601 (
2026-01-04T12:34:56Z)
Example: Clarifying User Intent
User: "Remind me to check on the deploy in 2 hours"
Ask: "Do you want this in Apple Reminders (syncs to your phone) or as an OpenClaw alert (I'll message you here)?"
- Apple Reminders -> use this skill
- OpenClaw alert -> use
crontool with systemEvent
How can the creator link this skill?
Add the canonical catalog link to the repository README so users can inspect current installs and available audits. The publishing guide covers the complete discovery path.
<a href="https://skillzs.dev/skills/steipete/clawdis/apple-reminders">View apple-reminders on skillZs</a>