recipe-review-overdue-tasks

googleworkspace/cli

Find and review Google Tasks that are past due and need attention.

What is recipe-review-overdue-tasks?

This recipe helps you identify overdue tasks in Google Tasks by listing your task lists and filtering for incomplete tasks with past due dates. Use it when you need to catch up on missed deadlines and prioritize what needs immediate attention.

List all your Google Task lists
Display incomplete tasks with their due dates
Filter and identify tasks past their due date
Review task status and prioritize overdue items
Integrate with Google Workspace task management

How to install recipe-review-overdue-tasks

npx skills add null --skill recipe-review-overdue-tasks

Prerequisites

gws-tasks skill must be installed
Access to Google Workspace account with Tasks enabled
gws CLI tool installed and configured

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How to use recipe-review-overdue-tasks

1.Install the gws-tasks skill if not already installed
2.Run 'gws tasks tasklists list --format table' to see all your task lists
3.Note the TASKLIST_ID of the list you want to review
4.Run 'gws tasks tasks list --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID", "showCompleted": false}' --format table' to list incomplete tasks
5.Review the due dates in the output and identify tasks past their deadline
6.Prioritize and address the overdue items

Use cases

Good for

Weekly review of overdue tasks to stay on top of deadlines
Morning routine to check what tasks are past due
Project management to identify blocked or delayed work items
Team accountability check-ins for task completion
Personal productivity audit before planning the next week

Who it's for

Project managers
Individual contributors managing personal task lists
Team leads tracking task completion
Anyone using Google Tasks for productivity

recipe-review-overdue-tasks FAQ

What skills do I need before using this recipe?

You must install the gws-tasks skill first. This recipe builds on that skill to filter and review tasks.

How do I find my TASKLIST_ID?

Run 'gws tasks tasklists list --format table' to see all your task lists with their IDs.

Does this show completed tasks?

No, the recipe filters for incomplete tasks only (showCompleted: false) to focus on active work.

Can I use this with multiple task lists?

Yes, you can run the task listing command for each TASKLIST_ID to review overdue tasks across different lists.

Full instructions (SKILL.md)

Source of truth, from googleworkspace/cli.

name: recipe-review-overdue-tasks description: "Find Google Tasks that are past due and need attention." metadata: version: 0.22.5 openclaw: category: "recipe" domain: "productivity" requires: bins: - gws skills: - gws-tasks

Review Overdue Tasks

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

Find Google Tasks that are past due and need attention.

Steps

List task lists: gws tasks tasklists list --format table
List tasks with status: gws tasks tasks list --params '{"tasklist": "TASKLIST_ID", "showCompleted": false}' --format table
Review due dates and prioritize overdue items