google-tasks

name	google-tasks
version	1
description	Manage Google Tasks and task lists. Load when user mentions 'google tasks', 'tasks', 'todo list', 'create task', 'complete task', or references task/todo management.

Google Tasks

Create, update, and manage tasks and task lists in Google Tasks via OAuth authentication.

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Pre-Flight Check (ALWAYS RUN FIRST)

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --check --service tasks

Exit codes:

• 0: Ready to use - proceed with user request
• 1: Need to login - run python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --login
• 2: Missing credentials or dependencies - see ../google-master/references/setup-guide.md

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Quick Reference

List Task Lists

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py lists

Create Task List

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py create-list "Work Tasks"

List Tasks (Default List)

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py tasks

List Tasks (Specific List)

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py tasks --list <list_id>

List Tasks Including Completed

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py tasks --show-completed

Create Task

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py create "Buy groceries"

Create Task with Due Date

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py create "Submit report" --due 2025-12-25

Create Task with Notes

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py create "Call John" --notes "Discuss project timeline"

Create Subtask

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py create "Subtask" --parent <parent_task_id>

Update Task

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py update <task_id> --title "New title" --due 2025-12-30

Complete Task

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py complete <task_id>

Uncomplete Task

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py uncomplete <task_id>

Delete Task

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py delete <task_id>

Clear Completed Tasks

python3 00-system/skills/google/google-tasks/scripts/tasks_operations.py clear-completed

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Task Status

Status	Description
needsAction	Task is incomplete (active)
completed	Task is done

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Date Format

Due dates use YYYY-MM-DD format:

• 2025-12-25 - December 25, 2025
• 2025-01-01 - January 1, 2025

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Available Operations

Task Lists

Operation	Function	Description
Lists	list_task_lists()	List all task lists
Create List	create_task_list()	Create new task list
Delete List	delete_task_list()	Delete a task list
Rename List	rename_task_list()	Rename a task list

Tasks

Operation	Function	Description
Tasks	list_tasks()	List tasks in a list
Get	get_task()	Get task details
Create	create_task()	Create new task
Update	update_task()	Update task
Complete	complete_task()	Mark as done
Uncomplete	uncomplete_task()	Mark as not done
Delete	delete_task()	Delete task
Move	move_task()	Reorder or make subtask
Clear	clear_completed()	Remove completed tasks

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Common Workflows

Daily Task Review

from tasks_operations import list_tasks

# Get incomplete tasks
tasks = list_tasks('@default', show_completed=False)
for task in tasks:
    print(f"- {task['title']} (due: {task['due']})")

Weekly Planning

from tasks_operations import create_task

weekly_tasks = [
    ("Monday standup", "2025-12-16"),
    ("Client call", "2025-12-17"),
    ("Submit report", "2025-12-20"),
]

for title, due in weekly_tasks:
    create_task('@default', title, due=due)

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Error Handling

See ../google-master/references/error-handling.md for common errors and solutions.

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Setup

First-time setup: ../google-master/references/setup-guide.md

Quick start:

1. pip install google-auth google-auth-oauthlib google-api-python-client
2. Create OAuth credentials in Google Cloud Console (enable Google Tasks API, choose "Desktop app")
3. Add to .env file at Nexus root:

   GOOGLE_CLIENT_ID=your-client-id.apps.googleusercontent.com
   GOOGLE_CLIENT_SECRET=your-client-secret
   GOOGLE_PROJECT_ID=your-project-id
   

4. Run python3 00-system/skills/google/google-master/scripts/google_auth.py --login