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Apple Reminders.Old

Name: Apple Reminders.Old
Author: huangfeng1995

by huangfeng1995 · GitHub ↗ · v1.0.0 · MIT-0

darwin ✓ Security Clean

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/install apple-reminders-old

Description

Manage Apple Reminders via remindctl CLI (list, add, edit, complete, delete). Supports lists, date filters, and JSON/plain output.

README (SKILL.md)

Apple Reminders CLI (remindctl)

Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal.

When to Use

✅ USE this skill 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

❌ DON'T use this skill when:

Scheduling OpenClaw tasks or alerts → use cron tool 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 cron tool 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, yesterday
YYYY-MM-DD
YYYY-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 cron tool with systemEvent

Usage Guidance

Install only if you want an agent to manage your Apple Reminders through remindctl. Be aware it can create, complete, and delete reminders or lists when directed, and it requires macOS Reminders access plus a third-party Homebrew tap install.

Capability Assessment

✓ Purpose & Capability

The stated purpose and artifact contents align: it teaches the agent to use remindctl for listing, creating, completing, editing, and deleting Apple Reminders.

ℹ Instruction Scope

The skill includes reminder and list deletion commands, but they are directly related to the purpose and shown as explicit user-directed CLI actions.

ℹ Install Mechanism

Installation is disclosed as a Homebrew install from the steipete tap for remindctl; no hidden installer, bundled executable, or extra dependency was found.

✓ Credentials

The requested macOS Reminders permission is proportionate for managing Apple Reminders, and the skill is marked darwin-only.

✓ Persistence & Privilege

No persistence hook, background worker, privilege escalation, credential harvesting, or automatic execution behavior appears in the artifact.

How to Use

Make sure OpenClaw is installed (local or Docker)
Run the install command in chat: /install apple-reminders-old
After installation, invoke the skill by name or use /apple-reminders-old
Provide required inputs per the skill's parameter spec and get structured output

Version History

v1.0.0

- Initial release of the apple-reminders skill. - Manage Apple Reminders via remindctl CLI: list, add, edit, complete, and delete reminders. - Supports filtering by lists and dates, as well as JSON and plain text output. - Usage guidance provided for when to use Apple Reminders vs. other task/notification tools. - macOS-only; requires installation of remindctl and Reminders permission.

Metadata

Slug apple-reminders-old

Version 1.0.0

License MIT-0

All-time Installs 1

Active Installs 0

Total Versions 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Apple Reminders.Old?

Manage Apple Reminders via remindctl CLI (list, add, edit, complete, delete). Supports lists, date filters, and JSON/plain output. It is an AI Agent Skill for Claude Code / OpenClaw, with 55 downloads so far.

How do I install Apple Reminders.Old?

Run "/install apple-reminders-old" in the OpenClaw or Claude Code chat to install it in one step — no extra setup required.

Is Apple Reminders.Old free?

Yes, Apple Reminders.Old is completely free, licensed under MIT-0. You can download, install and use it at no cost.

Which platforms does Apple Reminders.Old support?

Apple Reminders.Old is cross-platform and runs anywhere OpenClaw / Claude Code is available (darwin).

Who created Apple Reminders.Old?

It is built and maintained by huangfeng1995 (@huangfeng1995); the current version is v1.0.0.

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