Can I use natural language for task deadlines?

Yes, the skill supports natural language scheduling such as 'tomorrow', 'next week', or 'in 3 days' through the Things URL scheme.

Can I format task notes with Markdown?

Absolutely. Things 3 supports Markdown in notes, and this skill is optimized to use headings, bold text, lists, and code blocks for better readability.

Does this skill require Things 3 for Mac?

Yes, this skill is designed specifically to interact with the Things 3 desktop application for macOS via AppleScript and JXA.

How does the skill handle authentication with Things 3?

The skill uses the Things URL scheme and can be configured to retrieve auth tokens securely, including integration with 1Password for keychain access.

Things 3 Task Manager

Name: Things 3 Task Manager
Author: bendrucker

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Productivity & Workflow

Integrates Claude with the Things 3 Mac application to manage todos, projects, and personal productivity workflows.

This skill enables Claude to interact directly with the Things 3 task manager for macOS, providing a seamless bridge between your coding environment and personal organization. It allows users to create, read, update, and reorder tasks, projects, and areas using a combination of JavaScript for Automation (JXA) and the Things URL scheme. Whether you are conducting a daily review, capturing tasks during development, or organizing complex project hierarchies, this skill provides the tools to manage your professional and personal workflow without leaving the terminal.

Key Features

01Custom scripts for reordering tasks and list items efficiently

02Rich Markdown support for task notes including headings, links, and code blocks

03Advanced list navigation for Inbox, Today, Anytime, and Upcoming views

04Full CRUD operations for tasks, projects, areas, and tags

05Native macOS integration via JXA and secure URL scheme automation

065 GitHub stars

Use Cases

01Capturing bug reports and feature ideas as tasks directly from the command line

02Synchronizing project milestones and technical debt items with a personal task manager

03Automating daily reviews and task prioritization during development sessions

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add bendrucker/claude things

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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