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Apple Reminders

Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete

ReminderstaskstodomacOSAppleBundledHermes skill
Last registry verification2026-08-18v1.0.0Hermes Agent
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Plain meaning

What does it add to Hermes?

Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete

Apple Reminders is a skill related to work management and automation. It can turn a request into reading, creating, or updating work items, depending on granted permissions.

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Use it when

Use it when your goal in work management and automation is clear and you can limit it to the data and actions it actually needs.

Skip it when

Do not add it merely to experiment when Hermes already has a simpler path, or when you cannot review its source and permissions.

Who is it for?

Best for users who want a repeatable way of working inside Hermes.

Safe first test

Create a test project, allow one draft or task, then test duplicate handling and rollback.

Original publisher description

Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete

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Data source

This entry was indexed from Hermes Bundled Skills. Our explanation interprets the type and domain without inventing a capability not present upstream.

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Security review

The source is official or editorially reviewed, but you still need to review permissions and version compatibility.

Safe setup path

Inspect, install, then test.

  1. 01
    Open the source

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  2. 02
    Review permissions and secrets

    Never paste a secret value into this site. Use environment-variable names and grant the smallest scope.

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    Copy setup only after review

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  4. 04
    Test with a non-sensitive task

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Setup method

Already installed with Hermes.

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Apple Reminders via remindctl: add, list, complete.

Skill metadata

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SourceBundled (installed by default)
Pathskills/apple/apple-reminders
Version1.0.0
AuthorHermes Agent
LicenseMIT
Platformsmacos
TagsReminders, tasks, todo, macOS, Apple

Reference: full SKILL.md

Explains the idea itself. Read it slowly; the later sections build on it.

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

Prerequisites

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  • macOS with Reminders.app
  • Install: brew install steipete/tap/remindctl
  • Grant Reminders permission when prompted
  • Check: remindctl status / Request: remindctl authorize

When to Use

Explains the idea itself. Read it slowly; the later sections build on it.

  • 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

Explains the idea itself. Read it slowly; the later sections build on it.

  • 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

Explains the idea itself. Read it slowly; the later sections build on it.

View Reminders

Shell7 lines
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

Shell4 lines
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

Shell3 lines
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:

Shell1 line
remindctl add --title "Hairdresser" --due "2026-05-15 14:00" --alarm "2026-05-15 13:30"

To edit an existing reminder:

Shell1 line
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:

Shell1 line
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

Shell2 lines
remindctl complete 1 2 3          # Complete by ID
remindctl delete 4A83 --force     # Delete by ID

Output Formats

Shell3 lines
remindctl today --json       # JSON for scripting
remindctl today --plain      # TSV format
remindctl today --quiet      # Counts only

Date Formats

Explains the idea itself. Read it slowly; the later sections build on it.

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

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  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