Task Management with OpenClaw

Table of contents

1. Connect Task Manager
2. Create Task Prompts
3. Set Up Reminders
4. Automate Task Capture
5. Example Workflows
6. Next Steps
7. FAQ

Connect Task Manager

Things (macOS)

openclaw skills install things-mac

Syncs with Apple Reminders and supports natural language task creation.

Todoist

openclaw skills install todoist

Cross-platform task management with project support.

Apple Reminders

openclaw skills install apple-reminders

Native iOS/macOS reminders with location-based alerts.

Create Task Prompts

Create ~/.openclaw/workspace/prompts/task-add.md:

# Add Task Prompt
Add task with:
- Title
- Due date
- Priority (high/medium/low)
- Project/category
- Notes

Set reminder if due date is set.

Set Up Reminders

Create ~/.openclaw/workspace/prompts/task-reminder.md:

# Task Reminder Prompt
Check for:
- Tasks due today
- Overdue tasks
- High priority items

Send reminder with task list and action items.

Automate Task Capture

Configure in ~/.openclaw/openclaw.json:

{
  "automation": {
    "task-capture": {
      "schedule": "*/15 * * * *",
      "prompt": "file:prompts/task-add.md",
      "sources": ["telegram", "email"],
      "target": "things-mac"
    }
  }
}

Example Workflows

Daily Task Review

Review today's tasks at 8 AM
Prioritize by deadline and urgency
Suggest time blocks for deep work

Weekly Planning

Generate weekly task list
Group by project
Set milestones for the week

Next Steps

• Daily Brief Workflow
• Email Automation Guide
• Things Skill Guide
• Security Overview

FAQ

Q: Can OpenClaw create recurring tasks?
A: Yes. Configure recurring patterns in your prompts.

Q: How does it handle priorities?
A: Use priority levels and automatic sorting based on deadlines.

Q: Can it sync with multiple platforms?
A: Yes. Configure multiple task managers simultaneously.

Q: What about project management?
A: Group tasks by project and track progress per project.

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Daily Brief Workflow