Manage Apple Reminders via remindctl CLI (list, add, edit, complete, delete). Supports lists, date filters, and JSON/plain output.
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npx tessl skill review --optimize ./skills/apple-reminders/SKILL.mdQuality
Discovery
67%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
The description is strong on specificity and distinctiveness, clearly identifying the tool (remindctl CLI), platform (Apple Reminders), and supported operations. However, it lacks an explicit 'Use when...' clause and misses natural user trigger terms like 'remind me', 'to-do list', or 'tasks' that would help Claude match this skill to user requests.
Suggestions
Add a 'Use when...' clause, e.g., 'Use when the user asks about reminders, to-do items, tasks, or managing their Apple Reminders.'
Include natural trigger terms users would say, such as 'remind me', 'to-do list', 'tasks', 'macOS reminders', or 'reminder app'.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: list, add, edit, complete, delete. Also mentions specific features like lists, date filters, and output formats (JSON/plain). | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers 'what does this do' with specific actions and features, but lacks an explicit 'Use when...' clause or equivalent trigger guidance for when Claude should select this skill. | 2 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes relevant terms like 'Apple Reminders', 'remindctl', and action verbs, but misses natural user phrases like 'remind me', 'to-do', 'tasks', 'reminder app', or 'macOS reminders' that users would naturally say. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Very distinct niche — specifically targets Apple Reminders via the remindctl CLI tool. Unlikely to conflict with other skills due to the specific tool name and platform. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
85%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a well-structured CLI reference skill with excellent actionability—every command is concrete and executable. The disambiguation sections (When to Use / When NOT to Use) add value for routing decisions but could be slightly more concise. Overall, this is a strong skill that efficiently teaches Claude how to manage Apple Reminders via the remindctl CLI.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The 'When to Use' and 'When NOT to Use' sections add moderate value for disambiguation but are somewhat verbose. The 'Example: Clarifying User Intent' section is useful but could be more compact. References to 'OpenClaw' add context-specific value but some bullet points explain things Claude could infer. | 2 / 3 |
Actionability | Commands are concrete, copy-paste ready, and cover all major operations (view, create, complete, delete, list management). Date format examples are specific and comprehensive. Setup instructions include exact brew install command. | 3 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | This is a single-task CLI reference skill where each command is self-contained and unambiguous. The setup flow (install → authorize → check status) is clear. No destructive batch operations require feedback loops—the delete command shows --force flag usage appropriately. | 3 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | Content is well-organized into logical sections (setup, view, manage lists, create, complete/delete, output formats, date formats) with clear headers. For a CLI reference skill under 80 lines, no external file references are needed and the structure supports easy scanning. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Validation
72%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 8 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata.version' is missing | Warning |
metadata_field | 'metadata' should map string keys to string values | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 8 / 11 Passed | |
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