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Things Mac
by
Peter Steinberger
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· v1.0.0
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Install in OpenClaw
/install things-mac
Description
Manage Things 3 via the `things` CLI on macOS (add/update projects+todos via URL scheme; read/search/list from the local Things database). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a task to Things, list inbox/today/upcoming, search tasks, or inspect projects/areas/tags.
Usage Guidance
Review this skill before installing. Prefer pinning the CLI to a reviewed version, use THINGSDB or --db for a narrowly selected Things database when possible, avoid putting real auth tokens directly in commands, and revoke Full Disk Access after use if you grant it at all.
Capability Analysis
Type: OpenClaw Skill
Name: things-mac
Version: 1.0.0
The skill is designed to manage Things 3 on macOS using the `things3-cli` tool. Installation instructions are standard for Go modules, and all commands demonstrated are legitimate interactions with the Things 3 application or its local database. The `SKILL.md` transparently mentions that 'Full Disk Access' might be required for `Clawdbot.app` to read the local Things database, which is a high-privilege but necessary permission for this functionality on macOS. There is no evidence of prompt injection, data exfiltration, malicious execution, persistence mechanisms, or obfuscation. The skill's behavior is clearly aligned with its stated purpose.
Capability Assessment
Credentials
For failed database reads, the skill tells users to grant Full Disk Access to Terminal or Clawdbot.app, which is broader than Things database access and may extend to unrelated private files.
Install Mechanism
The install path uses go install for the expected upstream CLI, but both metadata and setup use a mutable @latest dependency rather than a pinned reviewed version.
Instruction Scope
Instructions include authenticated update operations and examples passing auth tokens on the command line; the scope is understandable but under-discloses token exposure risks.
Persistence & Privilege
No background persistence or service installation is present, but Full Disk Access is a persistent high-impact macOS permission until the user revokes it.
Purpose & Capability
The skill's stated purpose is to manage Things 3 via the things CLI, including local database reads and URL-scheme writes, which matches the documented commands.
How to Use
- Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
- Run the install command in chat:
/install things-mac - After installation, invoke the skill by name or use
/things-mac - Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output
Version History
v1.0.0
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Things Mac?
Manage Things 3 via the `things` CLI on macOS (add/update projects+todos via URL scheme; read/search/list from the local Things database). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a task to Things, list inbox/today/upcoming, search tasks, or inspect projects/areas/tags. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 16859 downloads so far.
How do I install Things Mac?
Run "/install things-mac" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.
Is Things Mac free?
Yes, Things Mac is completely free (open-source). You can download, install and use it at no cost.
Which platforms does Things Mac support?
Things Mac is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin).
Who created Things Mac?
It is built and maintained by Peter Steinberger (@steipete); the current version is v1.0.0.
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