Apple Reminders

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apple-reminders

List, add, edit, complete, or delete Apple Reminders and reminder lists via remindctl.

Overview

Publisher	openclaw
Repository	`openclaw`
Skill name	`apple-reminders`
Stars	391K
Forks	82.2K
Bundled files	Instructions only
Links	Skill source Repository Homepage

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 openclaw 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/openclaw/openclaw/tree/main/skills/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/openclaw/openclaw.git /tmp/openclaw
mkdir -p .claude/skills
cp -r /tmp/openclaw/skills/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 CLI (remindctl)

Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal.

When to Use

Use 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

Do not use 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

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

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"

Complete/Delete

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

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)

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

Frequently asked questions

What does the Apple Reminders AI skill do?

List, add, edit, complete, or delete Apple Reminders and reminder lists via remindctl.

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/openclaw/openclaw/tree/main/skills/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?

It is published on GitHub by openclaw. Check the repository for licensing terms. 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 CLI (remindctl)

When to Use

When NOT to Use

Setup

Common Commands

View Reminders

Manage Lists

Create Reminders

Complete/Delete

Output Formats

Date Formats

Example: Clarifying User Intent

Frequently asked questions

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