| name | google-tasks-skill |
| description | Create, list, and complete Google Tasks. Supports task lists, due dates, and notes. |
| allowed-tools | google_tasks |
| metadata | {"author":"opencompany","version":"1.0","category":"productivity"} |
Google Tasks Skill
Manage Google Tasks - create, list, and complete tasks.
Tool: google_tasks
Consolidated Google Tasks tool with operation parameter.
Operations
| Operation | Description | Required Fields |
|---|
create | Create a new task | title |
list | List tasks from a list | (none, defaults to @default) |
complete | Mark task as completed | task_id |
update | Update an existing task | task_id |
delete | Delete a task | task_id |
create - Create a new task
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| operation | string | Yes | Must be "create" |
| title | string | Yes | Task title |
| notes | string | No | Task notes/description |
| due_date | string | No | Due date (ISO 8601 or YYYY-MM-DD) |
| tasklist_id | string | No | Task list ID (default: @default) |
Example - Simple task:
{
"operation": "create",
"title": "Review quarterly report"
}
Example - Task with details:
{
"operation": "create",
"title": "Submit expense report",
"notes": "Include receipts for conference travel",
"due_date": "2024-02-15"
}
list - List tasks
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| operation | string | Yes | Must be "list" |
| tasklist_id | string | No | Task list ID (default: @default) |
| show_completed | boolean | No | Include completed tasks (default: false) |
| show_hidden | boolean | No | Include hidden tasks (default: false) |
| max_results | integer | No | Maximum results (default: 100) |
Example - List pending tasks:
{
"operation": "list",
"show_completed": false,
"max_results": 50
}
complete - Mark task as completed
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| operation | string | Yes | Must be "complete" |
| task_id | string | Yes | Task ID to complete |
| tasklist_id | string | No | Task list ID (default: @default) |
Example:
{
"operation": "complete",
"task_id": "abc123xyz"
}
update - Update a task
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| operation | string | Yes | Must be "update" |
| task_id | string | Yes | Task ID to update |
| tasklist_id | string | No | Task list ID (default: @default) |
| update_title | string | No | New title |
| update_notes | string | No | New notes |
| update_due_date | string | No | New due date |
| update_status | string | No | New status: "needsAction" or "completed" |
Example:
{
"operation": "update",
"task_id": "abc123xyz",
"update_title": "Updated task title",
"update_due_date": "2024-03-01"
}
delete - Delete a task
| Field | Type | Required | Description |
|---|
| operation | string | Yes | Must be "delete" |
| task_id | string | Yes | Task ID to delete |
| tasklist_id | string | No | Task list ID (default: @default) |
Example:
{
"operation": "delete",
"task_id": "abc123xyz"
}
Task Statuses
| Status | Description |
|---|
needsAction | Task is pending |
completed | Task is done |
Date Formats
- ISO 8601:
2024-02-15T14:00:00Z
- Date only:
2024-02-15 (interpreted as midnight UTC)
Working with Task Lists
The default task list is @default. To work with custom lists:
- Use Google Tasks app to create lists
- Get list ID from API (not exposed in this skill yet)
- Pass
tasklist_id parameter
Common Workflows
- Daily review: List pending tasks, prioritize
- Add reminders: Create tasks with due dates
- Track completion: Mark tasks done as you finish
- Weekly planning: Create tasks for the week ahead
Tips
- Tasks without due dates appear at the top of the list
- Completed tasks are hidden by default
- Notes can contain multiline text
- Due dates are in UTC timezone
Setup Requirements
- Connect Tasks node to AI Agent's
input-tools handle
- Authenticate with Google Workspace in Credentials Modal
- Ensure Tasks API scopes are authorized