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create_reminder

Add tasks to the macOS Reminders app using AI agents like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf. Connects AI assistants to Apple's native reminder system.

Instructions

Create a new reminder

Input Schema

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No arguments

Implementation Reference

  • server.js:82-86 (handler)
    The handler function for create_reminder (and all tools). It's a stub that returns a message directing users to install the actual Pilot MCP server on macOS.
    for (const [name, desc] of TOOLS) {
      server.tool(name, desc, {}, async () => ({
        content: [{ type: "text", text: "This is an inspection stub. Install Pilot MCP on macOS: npx -y local-mcp@latest setup" }],
      }));
    }
  • server.js:27-27 (registration)
    Registration of the 'create_reminder' tool in the TOOLS array with its description 'Create a new reminder'.
    ["create_reminder", "Create a new reminder"],
  • server.js:13-80 (registration)
    The full TOOLS array containing all tool registrations including create_reminder at index 27.
    const TOOLS = [
      ["list_emails", "List emails from Mail.app inbox with optional filters"],
      ["read_email", "Read full email content by ID"],
      ["search_emails", "Search emails by keyword, sender, or date range"],
      ["send_email", "Compose and send a new email"],
      ["reply_email", "Reply to an existing email"],
      ["move_email", "Move email to a different mailbox"],
      ["save_attachment", "Save email attachment to disk"],
      ["list_calendar_names", "List available calendars"],
      ["list_calendar_events", "List calendar events for a date range"],
      ["create_calendar_event", "Create a new calendar event"],
      ["delete_calendar_event", "Delete a calendar event with preview"],
      ["list_reminders", "List reminders from a specific list"],
      ["list_reminder_lists", "List all reminder lists"],
      ["create_reminder", "Create a new reminder"],
      ["complete_reminder", "Mark a reminder as complete"],
      ["list_contacts", "List contacts from the address book"],
      ["search_contacts", "Search contacts by name, email, or phone"],
      ["get_contact", "Get full contact details by name"],
      ["list_notes", "List notes from Apple Notes"],
      ["read_note", "Read full note content"],
      ["create_note", "Create a new note in Apple Notes"],
      ["search_notes", "Search notes by keyword"],
      ["list_message_chats", "List recent iMessage conversations"],
      ["read_messages", "Read messages from a conversation"],
      ["search_messages", "Search iMessages by keyword"],
      ["list_omnifocus_tasks", "List tasks from OmniFocus"],
      ["list_omnifocus_projects", "List OmniFocus projects"],
      ["create_omnifocus_task", "Create a new task in OmniFocus"],
      ["complete_omnifocus_task", "Mark an OmniFocus task complete"],
      ["search_omnifocus_tasks", "Search OmniFocus tasks"],
      ["list_omnifocus_tags", "List OmniFocus tags"],
      ["outlook_list_emails", "List emails from Microsoft Outlook"],
      ["outlook_read_email", "Read an Outlook email"],
      ["outlook_search_emails", "Search Outlook emails"],
      ["outlook_send_email", "Send email via Outlook"],
      ["outlook_list_events", "List Outlook calendar events"],
      ["outlook_create_event", "Create Outlook calendar event"],
      ["onedrive_list_files", "List files and folders in OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_read_file", "Read file content from OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_search_files", "Search files in OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_write_file", "Write or upload file to OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_delete_file", "Delete file from OneDrive"],
      ["onedrive_move_file", "Move or rename file in OneDrive"],
      ["finder_list", "List files in a Finder directory"],
      ["finder_search", "Search files using Spotlight"],
      ["pdf_read", "Read text content from a PDF file"],
      ["word_read", "Read content from a Word document"],
      ["word_create", "Create a new Word document"],
      ["word_append", "Append content to a Word document"],
      ["excel_read", "Read data from an Excel spreadsheet"],
      ["excel_create", "Create a new Excel spreadsheet"],
      ["excel_write_cell", "Write data to Excel cells"],
      ["ppt_read", "Read content from a PowerPoint file"],
      ["ppt_create", "Create a new PowerPoint presentation"],
      ["teams_list_chats", "List Microsoft Teams chat conversations"],
      ["teams_read_chat_messages", "Read messages from a Teams chat"],
      ["teams_list_teams", "List Teams and their channels"],
      ["teams_list_channels", "List channels in a Teams team"],
      ["teams_read_channel_messages", "Read messages from a Teams channel"],
      ["list_safari_bookmarks", "List Safari bookmarks"],
      ["list_accounts", "List configured email and calendar accounts"],
      ["create_email_folder", "Create a new email folder/mailbox"],
      ["diagnose", "Run diagnostic checks on all connected services"],
      ["report_bug", "Report a bug or issue to the development team"],
      ["request_feature", "Request a new feature"],
      ["request_integration", "Request integration with an unsupported app"],
    ];
Behavior1/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

With no annotations provided, the description carries full burden for behavioral disclosure but reveals nothing about side effects, return values, or the target system (e.g., Apple Reminders app). Critically, it fails to explain the anomaly of having zero input parameters for a 'create' operation, leaving agents unable to understand what data is actually required to create the reminder.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

At four words, the description is technically concise, but the extreme brevity constitutes under-specification rather than efficient communication. It lacks structural elements like scope clarification or behavioral caveats that would earn each sentence its place.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness1/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

For a creation tool with an empty parameter schema and no output schema, the description is catastrophically incomplete. It does not explain how to specify reminder content, timing, lists, or any other essential attributes, nor does it clarify the discrepancy between the stated purpose and the lack of input parameters.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters4/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

The input schema contains zero parameters, and per evaluation rules, 0 params receives a baseline score of 4. The description does not add parameter semantics, but none are strictly required given the empty schema (though it should explain why the schema is empty).

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose2/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description 'Create a new reminder' tautologically restates the tool name (create_reminder). While it identifies the basic action and resource, it fails to distinguish this tool from sibling creation tools like create_calendar_event, create_omnifocus_task, or create_note, leaving ambiguity about which productivity domain this targets.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines1/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

No guidance provided on when to use this tool versus alternatives (e.g., create_calendar_event for time-based alerts, create_omnifocus_task for project management). No prerequisites or conditions are mentioned despite this being a creation operation.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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