apple-reminders

Manage Apple Reminders from the terminal using the remindctl command-line tool.

Updated Sep 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/luckybbjason1/trading --skill apple-reminders-luckybbjason1
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/luckybbjason1/trading/tree/main/.hermes/skills/apple/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/luckybbjason1/trading --skill apple-reminders-luckybbjason1

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Apple Reminders normally requires opening the Reminders app on macOS, which breaks terminal-based workflows. This Skill lets you create, list, complete, and delete reminders directly from the command line via remindctl, with all tasks syncing across Apple devices through iCloud. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Reminder Management: Add reminders with due dates, alarms, and list assignments, then complete or delete them by ID. - Flexible Views: Query reminders for today, tomorrow, this week, overdue items, or specific dates, with JSON, TSV, or count-only output formats. - List Organization: Create, view, and delete reminder lists to organize personal and work tasks. - Use Case: A user says "remind me to call mom tomorrow" and wants it on their iPhone. The Skill creates the reminder with a due date via remindctl, and it syncs to all their Apple devices through iCloud. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to add a reminder with a title and due date, for example: create an Apple Reminder to buy milk due tomorrow.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-reminders

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I add an Apple Reminder from the command line?▼

Use remindctl add with a title and optional due date, such as remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow. The reminder syncs to all Apple devices through iCloud once created.

How do I install remindctl on macOS?▼

Install remindctl via Homebrew with brew install steipete/tap/remindctl. After installation, grant Reminders permission when prompted, or check status with remindctl status and request access with remindctl authorize.

What is the difference between due date and alarm in remindctl?▼

The --due flag sets the reminder's actual due date and time, while --alarm sets the EventKit notification trigger. Pass --alarm explicitly when you want an earlier notification than the due time, and verify both fields with remindctl today --json.

Can I get Apple Reminders output as JSON for scripting?▼

Yes, remindctl supports --json for structured JSON output, --plain for TSV format, and --quiet for counts only. Use the JSON flag when parsing reminder data programmatically in scripts.

When should I not use Apple Reminders for reminders?▼

Avoid Apple Reminders for scheduling agent alerts, which belong in a cronjob tool, and for calendar events, which belong in a calendar app. It is also not suited for project task management handled by tools like GitHub Issues or Notion.