recipe-create-task-list

googleworkspace/cli

Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks using the Google Workspace CLI.

What is recipe-create-task-list?

This recipe automates the creation of a Google Tasks list and populates it with initial tasks. Use it to quickly bootstrap task lists for projects, goals, or planning cycles without manual setup.

Create a new Google Tasks list with a custom title
Add tasks with titles, notes, and due dates
List all tasks in a tasklist in table format
Automate multi-step task list setup via CLI commands

How to install recipe-create-task-list

npx skills add null --skill recipe-create-task-list

Prerequisites

Google Workspace CLI (gws) installed and configured
gws-tasks skill installed and loaded

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How to use recipe-create-task-list

1.Create a new task list using: gws tasks tasklists insert --json '{"title": "Your List Name"}'
2.Note the TASKLIST_ID from the response
3.Add tasks by running: gws tasks tasks insert --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --json '{"title": "Task Title", "notes": "Optional notes", "due": "ISO date"}'
4.Repeat the add task command for each task you need
5.List all tasks to verify: gws tasks tasks list --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --format table

Use cases

Good for

Set up a Q2 Goals list with quarterly objectives and deadlines
Create a project task list with subtasks and due dates during project kickoff
Bootstrap a team planning list with predefined milestones and review dates
Automate recurring task list creation for sprint planning or quarterly reviews

Who it's for

Project managers
Product managers
Team leads
Anyone managing goals or quarterly planning

recipe-create-task-list FAQ

What format should the due date use?

Due dates use ISO 8601 format (e.g., 2024-04-01T00:00:00Z).

How do I find the TASKLIST_ID?

The TASKLIST_ID is returned in the response when you create the task list with the insert command.

Can I add tasks without a due date?

Yes, the due date is optional. Omit the "due" field from the JSON to create a task without a deadline.

What skills do I need installed?

You must have the gws-tasks skill installed and loaded before running this recipe.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from googleworkspace/cli.

name: recipe-create-task-list description: "Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks." metadata: version: 0.22.5 openclaw: category: "recipe" domain: "productivity" requires: bins: - gws skills: - gws-tasks

Create a Task List and Add Tasks

PREREQUISITE: Load the following skills to execute this recipe: gws-tasks

Set up a new Google Tasks list with initial tasks.

Steps

Create task list: gws tasks tasklists insert --json '{"title": "Q2 Goals"}'
Add a task: gws tasks tasks insert --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --json '{"title": "Review Q1 metrics", "notes": "Pull data from analytics dashboard", "due": "2024-04-01T00:00:00Z"}'
Add another task: gws tasks tasks insert --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --json '{"title": "Draft Q2 OKRs"}'
List tasks: gws tasks tasks list --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID"}' --format table