Can I move reminders between different lists?

Since macOS lacks a native 'move' command for Reminders, this skill implements a copy-and-delete pattern to successfully migrate items between lists.

Can this skill handle recurring reminders?

Basic reminder creation is supported, but complex recurrence patterns often require calling macOS Shortcuts for full programmatic functionality due to JXA limitations.

Is Python supported for these automations?

Yes, the skill includes detailed examples and implementation patterns for both PyXA and the Scripting Bridge for Python-based workflows.

Why does the skill suggest using '.push()' instead of 'make'?

Using constructors combined with '.push()' in JXA helps avoid common -10024 errors that frequently occur when using the standard 'make' command in the Reminders app.

Does this require special system permissions?

Yes, you must grant Reminders access in System Settings > Privacy & Security for the automation scripts to interact with your data.

Automating Apple Reminders

Name: Automating Apple Reminders
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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Automates Apple Reminders workflows using JXA, AppleScript, and PyXA for programmatic task management on macOS.

This skill provides a comprehensive framework for automating the macOS Reminders app, enabling developers to programmatically create, filter, and manage tasks and lists. By leveraging JavaScript for Automation (JXA), Python via PyXA, or Scripting Bridge, it simplifies complex operations like batch updates, server-side filtering with '.whose' queries, and cross-list item migration. It is an essential tool for developers building macOS-specific productivity integrations, syncing external data to system tasks, or automating organizational workflows within the Apple ecosystem.

주요 기능

01High-performance filtering using server-side '.whose' queries

02Programmatic creation and management of reminder lists and tasks

03Multi-language support for JXA, PyXA (Python), and Scripting Bridge

04Efficient batch operations and copy-delete patterns for task migration

05Comprehensive guidance on macOS automation permissions and error handling

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사용 사례

01Building custom macOS productivity dashboards that filter and aggregate overdue items

02Syncing external calendar events or CLI outputs directly into Apple Reminders

03Generating project-specific task lists automatically from codebase metadata

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-reminders

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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