Best OpenClaw Skills for Todo & Task Tracking: Todoist, Apple Reminders, TickTick, and More
Task tracking is where AI agents earn their keep in daily workflows. From capturing tasks via natural language to syncing completions across devices, OpenClaw has skills covering the full range — from heavyweight project-integrated tools to lightweight scratch pads.
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Data Snapshot
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Skills covered | 37 |
| Workflow stages | 6 |
| Top by installs | apple-reminders ( installs) |
| Top by downloads | todoist ( downloads) |
| With install records | 28 |
| Zero installs | 9 |
The headline finding: apple-reminders has 1,219 installs — the highest install count among all task-related skills, and among the highest on the entire platform. Meanwhile, todoist leads on downloads at 18k+. Two completely different user bases, both highly active.
一、Todoist
Todoist is the most downloaded task manager on the platform by a significant margin. Eight separate skills wrap it — CLI-based, REST API, managed OAuth, and natural language variants.
todoist (18,291 downloads, 213 installs) is the primary skill — it manages tasks and projects via natural language, translating requests like "add a high-priority task for tomorrow morning" into API calls. todoist-api uses managed OAuth, removing credential handling from the user entirely. todoist-cli and todoist-task-manager both wrap the todoist CLI but with slightly different command surfaces. todoist-natural-language leans into Todoist's own natural-language parsing for due dates and priorities, letting the agent pass raw phrases rather than structured fields.
The eight-skill ecosystem reflects Todoist's large existing user base — many developers have wrapped the same API independently, each with slightly different approaches to auth, CLI tooling, or scope.
二、Apple Reminders
Apple Reminders is native to macOS and iOS, syncs to iCloud, and requires no external accounts. The install numbers are exceptional.
apple-reminders (24,815 downloads, 1,219 installs) has the highest install count of any task skill on the platform. The ratio is striking: ~1 in 20 downloaders installs it, which is unusually high for a CLI-based skill. The reason is straightforward — macOS users already have Reminders, need no external account, and the remindctl CLI it uses is reliable and stable. mac-reminders-agent and mh-apple-reminders cover the same app via slightly different CLI tools. todolist uses AppleScript instead of CLI, useful for environments where installing remindctl isn't an option.
三、TickTick / 滴答清单
TickTick is particularly popular with Chinese users — the app is also sold as 滴答清单 in mainland China. Five skills cover it, showing strong community interest.
ticktick (5,651 downloads, 30 installs) is the main CLI skill, running the ticktick command line tool. ticktick-api and ticktick-api-skill both offer managed OAuth API access — two separate skills doing essentially the same thing, reflecting independent community contributions. ticktick-tasks is a third variant of the same API. The five-skill fragmentation mirrors what happened with Todoist, though at smaller scale. If you're starting fresh, ticktick-api (managed OAuth) is the most friction-free entry point.
四、Microsoft To Do
Microsoft To Do is integrated with Microsoft 365 and syncs across Windows, iOS, and Android. Four skills cover it via different API access paths.
microsoft-to-do (4,880 downloads, 7 installs) uses managed OAuth — the highest-downloaded skill in this group. microsoft-todo wraps the todo CLI and has 9 installs despite fewer downloads, suggesting CLI-based users tend to stick with it once set up. ms-todo-oauth and microsoft-graph-todo offer alternative OAuth paths, the latter going through the Microsoft Graph API directly for tighter enterprise integration. The install/download gap across all four reflects the OAuth setup friction that plagues Microsoft 365 integrations generally.
五、OmniFocus
OmniFocus is macOS/iOS-only, premium, and popular with GTD practitioners. Two skills cover it.
omnifocus (2,217 downloads, 4 installs) uses JXA (JavaScript for Automation) scripting to manage tasks directly in the OmniFocus app. omnifocus-automation (2,378 downloads, 11 installs) uses the Omni Automation API — a more stable scripting surface that OmniFocus officially supports. The higher install count on the automation variant suggests the official API route is more reliable in practice. Both require a licensed copy of OmniFocus running locally.
六、Habit Tracking & Lightweight Reminders
This stage covers everything else — habit trackers, simple reminder tools, and generic task scratch pads that don't tie to a specific app.
habit-tracker (4,730 downloads, 65 installs) builds habits with streaks, reminders, and progress visualization — the highest-installs standalone habit tool. quick-reminders (4,092 downloads, 16 installs) takes an unusual approach: it uses nohup sleep to fire a reminder without any external service, which works for sub-48-hour reminders on a persistent server. reminder (8,654 downloads, 103 installs) captures natural-language events and saves them to workspace — simple, no external accounts required. todo-management (5,604 downloads, 43 installs) uses a local SQLite database (todo.db) for per-workspace task storage, useful for agent workflows that need persistent task state without any cloud service. habitica-skill gamifies habit tracking with XP and rewards, but has 0 installs despite 2,100+ downloads — suggesting Habitica's account setup and OAuth is a consistent barrier.
Workflow Pairing Guide
| My situation | Recommended skill |
|---|---|
| Already use Todoist, want full feature access | todoist or todoist-api (managed OAuth) |
| macOS user, no external accounts | apple-reminders |
| TickTick / 滴答清单 user | ticktick-api |
| Microsoft 365 environment | microsoft-to-do |
| GTD with OmniFocus | omnifocus-automation |
| Habit building with streaks | habit-tracker |
| Quick sub-48h reminders, no cloud | quick-reminders |
| Agent workflow needing local task state | todo-management |
| Daily briefing with todos + calendar | briefing |
A Few Observations
Apple Reminders has the highest install rate on the platform. 1,219 installs from 24,815 downloads is a ~4.9% conversion rate — extraordinary for a skill that requires CLI tool installation. The driver is frictionlessness: macOS users already own the app, already have iCloud sync, and need no new accounts. This is a template for what makes a skill succeed.
Todoist has eight skills and counting. The fragmentation is harmless but confusing for new users. If you're evaluating, start with the main todoist skill (highest installs) or todoist-api (managed OAuth, easiest setup). The CLI variants are for users who already have the Todoist CLI installed.
Microsoft To Do underperforms its market share. Microsoft To Do is bundled with every Microsoft 365 subscription, giving it an enormous potential user base. Yet its install numbers lag behind Apple Reminders and even TickTick. The cause is OAuth: Microsoft 365 organizational accounts often require admin consent, making individual skill installation a non-starter in enterprise environments.
Habitica's gamification doesn't survive the account setup barrier. 2,118 downloads and 0 installs tells the whole story — the concept appeals enough to investigate, but the Habitica account registration and API key flow stops most people before they start.
Data from ClawHub platform as of April 2026. Find more skills at clawhub-skills.com.