Things 3 Todo Link Generator

Trust Score 89/100

Generates compact Things 3 import links (things:///json) from conversation actions or plans so users can import tasks/projects into Things on macOS/iOS.

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GitHub SKILL.md

What it does

This skill converts actionable items, plans, and project steps produced in conversation into Things 3 import URLs (things:///json?data=...). The agent structures tasks as to-do or project objects (with headings and checklist items where appropriate), compacts the JSON, URL-encodes it, and produces an HTML file containing a clickable link that opens Things on macOS/iOS.

When to use it

Trigger when a conversation yields a set of next actions, a project plan, or any list of tasks — whether the user explicitly requests "Things" or not (the skill proactively offers the link). Also use when the user asks to export tasks to Things, or phrases like "send to Things", "make a todo", "ajoute ça dans Things".

What's included

Scripts: none required.
References: detailed JSON schema and date/tag rules embedded in the skill documentation.
Instructions: Rules for titles, deadlines, project vs inbox decisions, tag inheritance, splitting large task lists, and presentation requirements (destination line + HTML delivery).

Compatible agents

Inferred compatibility: Claude-style assistants and other MCP-compatible agents that can present files and build URL payloads (Claude, Codex with UI delivery, similar agents).

Audit Summary

Things 3 Todo Link Generator is a purely instructional skill that produces things:///json URL-scheme links for importing tasks and projects into Things 3 on macOS/iOS. No bundled scripts — it relies entirely on the agent following SKILL.md instructions to construct JSON payloads, URL-encode them, and deliver via an HTML file. The documentation is thorough, covering schema, date formats, tag inheritance, productivity methodology, and output format with examples. Platform-limited to Mac/iOS users with Things 3 installed, but well-targeted for that audience.

Watch Out

Only useful on macOS/iOS where Things 3 is installed — the things:/// URL scheme does nothing on other platforms
Requires present_files capability to deliver the HTML link file; agents without this tool can't use the skill as designed
First-time setup asks the user for their Things structure (areas, projects, tags) — this onboarding friction may deter casual use
No validation or error handling guidance for malformed JSON or overlong URLs

Notes

Clean, well-documented instructional skill. No security concerns whatsoever — purely local URL scheme generation with no network calls or data exfiltration. The productivity methodology section (FU-Master inspired) is a nice touch that adds real value beyond just the URL format. Architecture could benefit from a references/ directory with the JSON schema separately documented, and the skill would be more useful if it included a helper script to validate/encode the URL, but the current form is solid for what it is.

Information

Repository: claude-things-skill
Stars: 12

Trust Score

Overall89

Security98

Code Quality82

Architecture76

Usefulness68

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