How do I ensure a task was successfully updated?

The skill follows a best practice of verifying updates by performing a follow-up read operation using JXA after a URL scheme command is executed.

How does it authenticate with Things 3?

It retrieves a Things auth token stored securely in your macOS Keychain to authorize update and write operations via the URL scheme.

Can I use natural language to set deadlines?

Yes, the skill supports natural language date values such as 'in 3 days', 'tomorrow', or 'next week' for the 'when' parameter.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill requires the Things 3 application, which is exclusive to macOS, and uses macOS-specific JXA and URL schemes.

Is it possible to read my specific project lists?

Yes, it uses JXA to interface with the Things object model, allowing Claude to read from specific list sources like Today, Inbox, and custom projects.

Things 3 Task Manager

Name: Things 3 Task Manager
Author: bendrucker

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Productividad y Flujo de Trabajo

Manages personal tasks, projects, and productivity workflows within the Things 3 app for macOS.

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This skill enables Claude to interact directly with the Things 3 task manager on Mac, allowing for seamless personal project management and task tracking during development workflows. It utilizes a combination of type-safe JavaScript for Automation (JXA) for precise read operations and the official Things URL scheme for high-performance task creation and updates. Whether organizing a daily inbox, scheduling upcoming projects, or automating task status updates based on code changes, this skill bridges the gap between AI-driven coding and personal productivity systems.

Características Principales

Advanced filtering by status, tags, and natural language dates
Rapid task creation and updates via Things URL schemes
Type-safe JXA scripts for reading tasks, projects, and areas
3 GitHub stars
Support for built-in lists including Inbox, Today, and Upcoming
Secure authentication using the macOS Keychain for auth tokens

Casos de Uso

Generating development checklists directly from a codebase analysis
Syncing project milestones and deadlines into a personal task manager
Retrieving daily agendas to prioritize coding tasks within the CLI

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Características Principales

Advanced filtering by status, tags, and natural language dates
Rapid task creation and updates via Things URL schemes
Type-safe JXA scripts for reading tasks, projects, and areas
3 GitHub stars
Support for built-in lists including Inbox, Today, and Upcoming
Secure authentication using the macOS Keychain for auth tokens

Casos de Uso

Generating development checklists directly from a codebase analysis
Syncing project milestones and deadlines into a personal task manager
Retrieving daily agendas to prioritize coding tasks within the CLI