Is things-mac compatible with Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is exclusive to macOS as it requires the Things 3 desktop application and relies on macOS-specific database paths and URL schemes.

How do I find the ID required to update a task?

You can find a task's UUID by using the 'search' or 'list' commands, which display the ID in the results column.

Can I delete tasks using this skill?

Direct deletion is not supported by the underlying CLI tool; however, you can mark tasks as 'completed' or 'canceled' using the update command.

Does this skill require special macOS permissions?

Yes, to read the local database, you must grant 'Full Disk Access' to your Terminal or the application running Claude Code in System Settings.

Do I need an authentication token?

An authentication token is required for 'write' and 'update' operations. You can find this token in the Things 3 application settings under 'General' > 'Enable Things URLs'.

Things 3 Task Manager

Name: Things 3 Task Manager
Author: ishuru

byishuru

Productivity & Workflow

Manages Things 3 tasks and projects on macOS through a command-line interface and local database integration.

About

The things-mac skill bridges your Claude Code environment with the Things 3 task manager, allowing for seamless personal and project organization. It enables Claude to query your local Things database for tasks, projects, and areas, while providing the ability to create new todos and update existing ones using the macOS URL scheme. This skill is ideal for developers who want to capture technical debt, track project milestones, or manage their daily agenda without switching contexts from the terminal.

Key Features

Dry-run support to preview URL scheme commands before execution
Local database integration for high-speed read operations
Update existing tasks with status changes, tag management, and note appending
Read-only access to Inbox, Today, Upcoming, and Search views
0 GitHub stars
Create tasks with notes, deadlines, projects, and checklists

Use Cases

Querying upcoming project deadlines and daily priorities during development
Organizing technical tasks into specific Things 3 areas and projects based on repository context
Converting code 'TODO' comments into actionable Things 3 tasks

About

Key Features

Dry-run support to preview URL scheme commands before execution
Local database integration for high-speed read operations
Update existing tasks with status changes, tag management, and note appending
Read-only access to Inbox, Today, Upcoming, and Search views
0 GitHub stars
Create tasks with notes, deadlines, projects, and checklists

Use Cases

Querying upcoming project deadlines and daily priorities during development
Organizing technical tasks into specific Things 3 areas and projects based on repository context
Converting code 'TODO' comments into actionable Things 3 tasks