reminders

Parse relative times and append TOML [[jobs]] entries to CRON.md.

10|Updated Feb 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/istota-project/istota --skill reminders-istota-project
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: reminders
Source: https://github.com/istota-project/istota/tree/main/src/istota/skills/reminders
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/istota-project/istota --skill reminders-istota-project

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Reminders are one-shot scheduled jobs in CRON.md. There is no separate reminder system — you MUST write an entry to CRON.md for the reminder to actually fire.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Parse the time and convert to an absolute datetime in the user's timezone.
  • Build a cron expression that pins to the exact date and time.
  • Read and append to CRON.md a TOML [[jobs]] entry describing the reminder.
  • One-time behavior and user notification via Nextcloud Talk when using the proper prompt.

Quick Start

To set a reminder, parse the time in the user's timezone, generate the cron, and append a corresponding job to CRON.md.

Frequently Asked Questions about reminders

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I schedule a one-shot reminder using a cron expression?▼

To schedule a one-shot reminder, a cron expression pinning to an exact date and time is generated and appended as a TOML [[jobs]] block to CRON.md, ensuring the reminder actually fires.

How does timezone conversion work when setting up CRON.md reminders?▼

Timezone conversion for CRON.md reminders works by parsing a relative time input and converting it into an absolute datetime pinned to the user's specific timezone before generating the cron expression.

Does setting up a reminder require a separate notification system?▼

No separate reminder system is required, but notifications are delivered via Nextcloud Talk when using the proper prompt, relying entirely on CRON.md entries for one-time scheduled jobs.

What is the best way to automate meeting and deadline reminders in CRON.md?▼

The best way to automate meeting and deadline reminders is to parse the target time in the user's timezone, generate a one-time cron expression, and append the TOML job entry to CRON.md.

Why does my scheduled reminder not fire even though I set the time?▼

Your scheduled reminder will not fire if you did not write an entry to CRON.md, as there is no separate reminder system and the one-shot job must be explicitly appended as a TOML block.