| name | apple-reminders |
| description | Manage Apple Reminders via the `remindctl` CLI on macOS (list, add, edit, complete, delete). Supports lists, date filters, and JSON/plain output. |
| description_zh | 管理 Apple 提醒事项（添加、编辑、完成） |
| description_en | Manage Apple Reminders (add, edit, complete) |
| version | 1.0.0 |
Apple Reminders CLI (remindctl)
Use remindctl to manage Apple Reminders directly from the terminal. It supports list filtering, date-based views, and scripting output.
Setup
- Install (Homebrew):
brew install steipete/tap/remindctl
- From source:
pnpm install && pnpm build (binary at ./bin/remindctl)
- macOS-only; grant Reminders permission when prompted.
Permissions
- Check status:
remindctl status
- Request access:
remindctl authorize
View Reminders
- Default (today):
remindctl
- Today:
remindctl today
- Tomorrow:
remindctl tomorrow
- Week:
remindctl week
- Overdue:
remindctl overdue
- Upcoming:
remindctl upcoming
- Completed:
remindctl completed
- All:
remindctl all
- Specific date:
remindctl 2026-01-04
Manage Lists
- List all lists:
remindctl list
- Show list:
remindctl list Work
- Create list:
remindctl list Projects --create
- Rename list:
remindctl list Work --rename Office
- Delete list:
remindctl list Work --delete
Create Reminders
- Quick add:
remindctl add "Buy milk"
- With list + due:
remindctl add --title "Call mom" --list Personal --due tomorrow
Edit Reminders
- Edit title/due:
remindctl edit 1 --title "New title" --due 2026-01-04
Complete Reminders
- Complete by id:
remindctl complete 1 2 3
Delete Reminders
- Delete by id:
remindctl delete 4A83 --force
Output Formats
- JSON (scripting):
remindctl today --json
- Plain TSV:
remindctl today --plain
- Counts only:
remindctl today --quiet
Date Formats
Accepted by --due and date filters:
today, tomorrow, yesterdayYYYY-MM-DDYYYY-MM-DD HH:mm- ISO 8601 (
2026-01-04T12:34:56Z)
Notes
- macOS-only.
- If access is denied, enable Terminal/remindctl in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Reminders.
- If running over SSH, grant access on the Mac that runs the command.
