google-tasks-tool
Google Tasks integration for listing task lists and tasks and creating or updating tasks via OAuth2. Use when: fetching TODO lists, adding tasks, marking items complete, or switching task lists.
Best use case
google-tasks-tool is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Google Tasks integration for listing task lists and tasks and creating or updating tasks via OAuth2. Use when: fetching TODO lists, adding tasks, marking items complete, or switching task lists.
Teams using google-tasks-tool should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/google-tasks-tool/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How google-tasks-tool Compares
| Feature / Agent | google-tasks-tool | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Google Tasks integration for listing task lists and tasks and creating or updating tasks via OAuth2. Use when: fetching TODO lists, adding tasks, marking items complete, or switching task lists.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# Google Tasks Tool External tool for Google Tasks API: list task lists, list tasks, create tasks. ## Invocation via Bash ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks <subcommand> [args] ``` ## Actions ### list_tasklists — List task lists ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks tasklists [-n 50] ``` | Parameter | Type | Default | Description | |-----------|------|---------|-------------| | max_results | integer | 50 | Max results | ### list_tasks — List tasks in a task list ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks list <tasklist_id> [-n 50] [--no-completed] ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | tasklist_id | string | Yes | Task list ID | | max_results | integer | 50 | Max results | | show_completed | boolean | true | Include completed tasks | ### insert_task — Add a task ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks add <tasklist_id> "Task title" [--notes notes] [--due datetime] ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | tasklist_id | string | Yes | Task list ID | | title | string | Yes | Task title | | notes | string | No | Notes | | due | string | No | Due date (RFC 3339) | ### insert_tasklist — Create a task list ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks new-list "List name" ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | title | string | Yes | List title | ### update_task — Update a task Update a task's title, notes, due date, or status (only provided fields are updated). ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks update <tasklist_id> <task_id> [--title title] [--notes notes] [--due datetime] [--status completed|needsAction] ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | tasklist_id | string | Yes | Task list ID | | task_id | string | Yes | Task ID | | title | string | No | New title | | notes | string | No | Notes | | due | string | No | Due date (RFC 3339) | | status | string | No | `needsAction` (incomplete) or `completed`. At least one of title/notes/due/status required. | ### update_tasklist — Update a task list title ```bash animaworks-tool google_tasks update-list <tasklist_id> "New list name" ``` | Parameter | Type | Required | Description | |-----------|------|----------|-------------| | tasklist_id | string | Yes | Task list ID | | title | string | Yes | New list title | ## Notes - OAuth2 flow required on first use - Place credentials.json at `~/.animaworks/credentials/google_tasks/` (same OAuth client as Gmail/Calendar can be copied)
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