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apple-reminders

Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete.

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225,255
Declared platforms
0
Static risk flags
0
Last source update
2026-08-04
Source checked
2026-08-04
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Decision brief

What it does—and where it fits

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

Best for

  • User mentions "reminder" or "Reminders app"
  • Creating personal to-dos with due dates that sync to iOS
  • Managing Apple Reminders lists

Not for

  • Scheduling agent alerts → use the cronjob tool instead
  • Calendar events → use Apple Calendar or Google Calendar

Compatibility matrix

Platform support, with evidence labels

PlatformStatusEvidenceWhat to check
CodexNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
Claude CodeNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
CursorNot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
Gemini CLINot declaredNo explicit evidencePortability before use
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Installation

Inspect first. Install second.

The source command is displayed only when detected. A safe inspection prompt is always available so your agent can explain every action before execution.

Source-detected install commandSource
npx skills add https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent --skill "skills/apple/apple-reminders"
Safe inspection promptEditorial

Inspect the Agent Skill "apple-reminders" from https://github.com/NousResearch/hermes-agent/blob/f5be9236e00ddf2f2a412697f267078fc4ee068e/skills/apple/apple-reminders/SKILL.md at commit f5be9236e00ddf2f2a412697f267078fc4ee068e. List every install step, command, network request, credential, file read/write, external action, and rollback step. Explain whether it fits my task. Do not install or execute anything until I approve.

Workflow

What the source asks the agent to do

  1. 01

    Prerequisites

    macOS with Reminders.app

    macOS with Reminders.appInstall: brew install steipete/tap/remindctlGrant Reminders permission when prompted
  2. 02

    When to Use

    User mentions "reminder" or "Reminders app"

    User mentions "reminder" or "Reminders app"Creating personal to-dos with due dates that sync to iOSManaging Apple Reminders lists
  3. 03

    When NOT to Use

    Scheduling agent alerts → use the cronjob tool instead

    Scheduling agent alerts → use the cronjob tool insteadCalendar events → use Apple Calendar or Google CalendarProject task management → use GitHub Issues, Notion, etc.
  4. 04

    Quick Reference

    --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.dueDate: actual due time

Permission review

Static risk signals and limitations

No configured static risk pattern was detected

This is not proof of safety. Runtime behavior, indirect dependencies, and hidden external systems are outside the static scan.

Evidence record

Why each signal appears

EvidenceSourceComputedTestedEditorial
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Repository stars225,255SourceRepository attention, not individual Skill quality
Compatibility0 platformsSourceDeclared in the catalog source record
Usage guideautomated source guideEditorialGenerated or reviewed according to the visible evidence level

Pinned source

Provenance and original SKILL.md

Repository
NousResearch/hermes-agent
Skill path
skills/apple/apple-reminders/SKILL.md
Commit
f5be9236e00ddf2f2a412697f267078fc4ee068e
License
MIT
Collected
2026-08-04
Default branch
main
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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

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

Quick Reference

View Reminders

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

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

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:

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

To edit an existing reminder:

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:

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

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

Output Formats

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

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