google-tasks

name	google-tasks
description	Enables Claude to create, manage, and organize tasks in Google Tasks via Playwright MCP
category	google

Google Tasks Skill

Overview

Claude can manage your Google Tasks to create to-dos, set due dates, organize task lists, and track completion. Integrates with Gmail and Calendar for seamless task management.

Quick Install

curl -sSL https://canifi.com/skills/google-tasks/install.sh | bash

Or manually:

cp -r skills/google-tasks ~/.canifi/skills/

Setup

Configure via canifi-env:

# First, ensure canifi-env is installed:
# curl -sSL https://canifi.com/install.sh | bash

canifi-env set GOOGLE_EMAIL "[e-mail]"

Privacy & Authentication

Your credentials, your choice. Canifi LifeOS respects your privacy.

Option 1: Manual Browser Login (Recommended)

If you prefer not to share credentials with Claude Code:

1. Complete the Browser Automation Setup using CDP mode
2. Login to the service manually in the Playwright-controlled Chrome window
3. Claude will use your authenticated session without ever seeing your password

Option 2: Environment Variables

If you're comfortable sharing credentials, you can store them locally:

canifi-env set SERVICE_EMAIL "your-email"
canifi-env set SERVICE_PASSWORD "your-password"

Note: Credentials stored in canifi-env are only accessible locally on your machine and are never transmitted.

Capabilities

• Create tasks and subtasks
• Set due dates and times
• Organize tasks into lists
• Mark tasks as complete
• Reorder tasks by priority
• Add task details and notes
• Create tasks from emails
• View tasks in Calendar
• Star and prioritize tasks
• Create recurring tasks
• Delete and archive tasks
• Search across all lists

Usage Examples

Example 1: Create Task

User: "Add a task to review the proposal by Friday"
Claude: Creates task "Review the proposal" with due date Friday.
        Confirms: "Task created with Friday deadline"

Example 2: View Tasks

User: "What tasks are due this week?"
Claude: Checks all lists for tasks due this week.
        Reports: "5 tasks due this week:
        1. Review proposal (Friday)
        2. Submit report (Wednesday)..."

Example 3: Organize Tasks

User: "Create a 'Home Projects' task list with items for painting and fixing the fence"
Claude: Creates new list "Home Projects", adds both tasks.
        Confirms: "Created list with 2 tasks"

Example 4: Complete Tasks

User: "Mark the proposal review as done"
Claude: Finds task, marks as complete.
        Confirms: "Marked 'Review the proposal' as complete"

Authentication Flow

1. Claude navigates to tasks.google.com via Playwright MCP
2. Authenticates with GOOGLE_EMAIL if needed
3. Handles 2FA if prompted (notifies user via iMessage)
4. Maintains session for subsequent Tasks operations

Selectors Reference

// Add task button
'[aria-label="Add a task"]'

// Task input
'.YVwEff'

// Task item
'.Q4rDld'

// Task checkbox
'[aria-label="Mark complete"]'

// Due date picker
'[aria-label="Add date/time"]'

// List selector
'.PmPSMe'

// Create new list
'[aria-label="Create new list"]'

// Task details
'[aria-label="Edit details"]'

// Delete task
'[aria-label="Delete"]'

// Subtask add
'[aria-label="Add subtasks"]'

// Star task
'[aria-label="Star"]'

// Task lists sidebar
'.Q4rDld-navItem'

Error Handling

• Login Failed: Retry 3 times, notify user via iMessage
• Session Expired: Re-authenticate automatically
• Task Creation Failed: Retry, save content locally as backup
• Due Date Invalid: Parse date naturally, ask for clarification
• List Not Found: Create list if doesn't exist, or ask user
• Sync Failed: Wait and retry, notify if persistent

Self-Improvement Instructions

When you learn a better way to accomplish a task with Google Tasks:

1. Document the improvement in your response
2. Suggest updating this skill file with the new approach
3. Include specific keyboard shortcuts or workflows
4. Note any Calendar integration improvements

Notes

• Tasks sync across Gmail, Calendar, and Tasks apps
• Due dates appear in Google Calendar
• Create tasks from emails via Gmail integration
• Subtasks help break down complex items
• Completed tasks can be viewed in completed section
• Tasks can be dragged to reorder priority
• Keyboard shortcut: T in Gmail to open Tasks sidebar
• No native recurring task support; use Calendar for recurring items
• Tasks can be accessed via tasks.google.com or Gmail sidebar