Apple Reminders

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apple-reminders

apple-reminders — Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete.

Overview

Publisher	AtlasOmnia
Repository	`donna-starter`
Skill name	`apple-reminders`
Stars	131
Forks	9
Bundled files	Instructions only
License	MIT
Links	Skill source Repository

Markdown instructions
A SKILL.md file the model loads on demand, so it only costs tokens when a request actually matches.
Works with any LLM
AI skills are plain Markdown, not provider-specific code, so this works with GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model.
Self-contained
Everything the model needs lives in the instructions — no extra files to sync.
Open source
Published by AtlasOmnia on GitHub. Read the source before you install it.

Installation

Install the Apple Reminders AI skill in TypingMind to use it with any LLM, or drop it into another agent that reads SKILL.md.

Install in TypingMind

TypingMind installs a skill straight from its GitHub folder — it reads SKILL.md, bundles the resource files, and stores the result locally.

Open the app and go to Plugins → Skills.
Choose "Install from GitHub".
Paste the skill folder URL below and confirm.
https://github.com/AtlasOmnia/donna-starter/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-reminders
Enable the skill in any chat where you want it available.

Plugins → Skills → Add skill → From GitHub URL, then paste the folder URL and press Continue.

Install in another agent

Any agent that reads the Agent Skills format can use this skill — copy the folder into that agent's skills directory.

Claude Code — .claude/skills

git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/AtlasOmnia/donna-starter.git /tmp/donna-starter
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/donna-starter/skills/apple/apple-reminders .claude/skills/apple-reminders

Restart Claude Code after copying so it picks up the new skill.

Use it in TypingMind

Enable Apple Reminders in any TypingMind chat and the model takes it from there. Its name and description sit in the system prompt, and the moment a request matches, the model loads the full instructions itself — you never invoke it by hand, and it costs no tokens until it is actually used.

The model loads Apple Reminders on its own as soon as a request matches it.

Works with any AI model

AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so Apple Reminders is not tied to the model it was written for. Install it once in TypingMind and use it with GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama, or a local model you run yourself — all on your own API keys.

Loaded only when it is needed
The system prompt carries just the name and description. The instructions are fetched on the first matching request, so an idle skill costs nothing.
Switch models mid-chat
Because the skill is instructions rather than code, changing model does not break it — the next model reads the same SKILL.md.

Skill instructions

This is the SKILL.md content the model loads. Read it before installing — a skill is instructions your model will follow.

Apple Reminders

Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal. Tasks sync across all Apple devices via iCloud.

Prerequisites

macOS with Reminders.app
Install: brew install steipete/tap/remindctl
Grant Reminders permission when prompted
Check: remindctl status / Request: remindctl authorize
If macOS reports Full Access but remindctl status still says Not determined or Denied, test AppleScript instead:

bash
osascript -e 'tell application "Reminders" to return name of every list'

If AppleScript works, use Reminders AppleScript as a fallback for list/read/create operations; the TCC grant may apply to Terminal/Python but not the remindctl binary context.

When to Use

User 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 on their iPhone/iPad

When NOT to Use

Scheduling agent alerts → use the cronjob tool instead
Calendar events → use Apple Calendar or Google Calendar
Project task management → use GitHub Issues, Notion, etc.
If user says "remind me" but means an agent alert → clarify first
Things 3 — if the user's primary task manager is Things 3, note it has no terminal CLI; it exposes data only via URL scheme (things://...) or manual export (File → Export → JSON/HTML).

Quick Reference

View Reminders

bash
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

Pitfall — remindctl list can hang: remindctl list --all timed out after 180s in testing. Use remindctl today, remindctl week, or date-specific queries instead of broad list commands. If you must see everything, pipe through a timeout:

bash
timeout 30 remindctl all 2>&1

Manage Lists

bash
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

bash
remindctl add "Buy milk"
remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow
remindctl add --title "Meeting prep" --due "2026-02-15 09:00"

Due Time vs Alarm / Early Nudge

--due and --alarm are different fields:

--due sets the reminder's due date/time.
--alarm sets the EventKit alarm/notification trigger. Timed due reminders may default to an alarm at the due time, but pass --alarm explicitly when the user asks for an earlier nudge.

For a reminder due at 2:00 PM with a notification 30 minutes earlier:

bash
remindctl add --title "Hairdresser" --due "2026-05-15 14:00" --alarm "2026-05-15 13:30"

To edit an existing reminder:

bash
remindctl edit 87354 --due "2026-05-15 14:00" --alarm "2026-05-15 13:30"

The Reminders UI may show or group the item by the alarm time because that is when the notification fires. Verify with JSON instead of assuming the due time moved:

bash
remindctl today --json

Expected shape:

dueDate: actual due time
alarmDate: notification / early nudge time

Apple's public EKReminder docs list only reminder-specific properties. Alarm support comes from inherited EKCalendarItem behavior exposed by remindctl's --alarm flag.

Complete / Delete

bash
remindctl complete 1 2 3 # Complete by ID
remindctl delete 4A83 --force # Delete by ID

Subtasks / Parent Reminders

remindctl 0.1.1 does not expose subtask/parent operations in add or edit. It can create and edit flat reminders only. If the user asks to reorganize existing reminders as subtasks, first verify whether a supported AppleScript/ReminderKit path exists on the current macOS version; do not assume remindctl can do it.

Fallback options, in order:

Use the Reminders UI manually/with computer-use if accessible.
If UI automation is not accessible and the user expects direct action, the local Reminders SQLite store contains ZREMCDREMINDER.ZPARENTREMINDER and ZCKPARENTREMINDERIDENTIFIER, but direct DB edits are fragile. Back up the active store first and verify with a read-only query afterward. Prefer this only for narrow, reversible edits.

Output Formats

bash
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)

Rules

When user says "remind me", clarify: Apple Reminders (syncs to phone) vs agent cronjob alert
Always confirm reminder content and due date before creating
Use --json for programmatic parsing

Frequently asked questions

What does the Apple Reminders AI skill do?

apple-reminders — Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete.

Why use Apple Reminders on TypingMind?

Because you install it once and use it with any model. Apple Reminders is plain Markdown rather than provider-specific code, so the same skill runs on GPT-5, Claude, Gemini, Grok, or a local model — and you can switch model mid-chat without it breaking. TypingMind runs on your own API keys, so you pay providers directly instead of a per-seat subscription, and your skills and chats stay in your own storage.

How do I install Apple Reminders in TypingMind?

Open Plugins → Skills → Install from GitHub in TypingMind and paste https://github.com/AtlasOmnia/donna-starter/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-reminders. TypingMind reads its SKILL.md and installs it as a skill you can enable per chat.

Which AI models can use Apple Reminders?

Any model you connect in TypingMind. AI skills are plain Markdown instructions rather than provider-specific code, so GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, and local models can all load this skill when a request matches it.

How many AI models can I use with Apple Reminders?

As many as you like. As long as a model supports skills, you can use Apple Reminders with it — GPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, DeepSeek, Mistral, Llama and more — all on TypingMind with your own API keys.

Is the Apple Reminders AI skill free?

Yes. It is published on GitHub by AtlasOmnia under the MIT license. You only pay your own AI provider for the tokens you use.

What are AI skills?

An AI skill is a reusable instruction bundle that teaches an AI model how to do one specific task. It follows the open Agent Skills format: a SKILL.md file with a name and description, plus any scripts, templates or reference files the model may need. The model reads the instructions only when your request matches the skill, so an installed skill costs nothing until it is used.

How are AI skills different from plugins or MCP servers?

A plugin or MCP server gives a model new tools to call — code that runs somewhere and returns a result. An AI skill gives the model knowledge and process instead: how to approach a task, which steps to follow, what good output looks like. Skills are plain Markdown, so they need no server, no API key and no runtime, and they work with any model.

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Overview

Installation

Install in TypingMind

Install in another agent

Use it in TypingMind

Works with any AI model

Skill instructions

Apple Reminders

Prerequisites

When to Use

When NOT to Use

Quick Reference

View Reminders

Manage Lists

Create Reminders

Due Time vs Alarm / Early Nudge

Complete / Delete

Subtasks / Parent Reminders

Output Formats

Date Formats

Rules

Frequently asked questions

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