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apple-reminders

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

1|Updated Jun 17, 2026
Search Tags:#task management#cli#macos#to-do#remindctl#icloud sync#apple reminders
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/specdog/collar --skill apple-reminders-specdog
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-reminders
Source: https://github.com/specdog/collar/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/specdog/collar --skill apple-reminders-specdog

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, with tasks syncing across all Apple devices via iCloud. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Reminder Management: Add reminders with due dates, alarms, and list assignments using remindctl commands. - List Organization: View, create, and delete reminder lists, and filter reminders by today, tomorrow, week, overdue, or specific dates. - Structured Output: Use --json, --plain, or --quiet output modes for scripting and programmatic parsing. - Use Case: A user says "remind me to call mom tomorrow" and wants it on their iPhone. The Skill creates the reminder with remindctl, and it syncs to iOS via iCloud automatically. ## 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, for example: remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow. The reminder syncs to all Apple devices via 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 nudge, such as a notification 30 minutes before the due time.

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 remindctl today --json to parse dueDate and alarmDate fields programmatically.

When should I not use Apple Reminders for a reminder request?▼

Avoid Apple Reminders when the user wants an agent-scheduled alert, which belongs in a cronjob tool, or for calendar events and project task management. Clarify first when a user says "remind me" to determine the intended target.

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