Manages Things 3 tasks, projects, and areas directly through Claude using the native macOS command-line interface.
The things-mac skill integrates the powerful Things 3 personal task manager with Claude, allowing for seamless productivity workflows on macOS. By leveraging the things3-cli, users can query their local database to view the inbox, today’s tasks, or specific projects, as well as create and update todos using the Things URL scheme. This skill is particularly useful for users who want to capture thoughts, organize complex projects, or check their schedule without leaving their development environment, ensuring a frictionless transition between coding and task management.
Key Features
01Update existing tasks including status changes, note appending, and tag management
02Supports dry-run mode for safe previewing of URL scheme actions
030 GitHub stars
04Add new todos with notes, deadlines, checklists, and specific list placement
05Read and search local Things 3 databases for tasks, projects, areas, and tags
06Deep integration with macOS productivity workflows via the things3-cli
Use Cases
01Quickly adding development tasks or bug reports to a specific Things project while coding
02Searching for existing tasks or project details to stay contextually aware of deadlines
03Automating the creation of multi-step checklists for project preparation or deployment
