Getting Started
Install Remind and create your first reminder in under a minute.
Requirements
- Python 3.12+ (if installing via pip)
- macOS, Linux, or Windows
- Internet connection for AI features (optional)
Installation
Homebrew (macOS & Linux)
The recommended way to install on macOS and Linux:
$ brew install remind-cli
pip
Install from PyPI into any Python 3.12+ environment:
$ pip install remind-cli
Shell script
One-liner that detects your OS and installs the appropriate binary:
$ curl -fsSL remind.hamzaplojovic.blog/install | sh
From source
Clone the repo and install with uv:
$ git clone https://github.com/hamzaplojovic/remind.git
$ cd remind
$ uv sync --all-extras
Verify installation
$ remind --help
Usage: remind [OPTIONS] COMMAND [ARGS]...
Remind: AI-powered reminder CLI
Tip
Run remind doctor after installation to verify everything is working correctly.
Quickstart
1. Create a reminder
Use natural language. Remind parses intent, timing, and priority:
$ remind add "buy groceries tonight"
AI Buy groceries tonight at 7:00 PM
✓ Reminder saved (#1)
Add flags for more control:
$ remind add "review PR" --due "friday 5pm" --priority high
2. List reminders
$ remind list
ID TEXT DUE PRI
1 Buy groceries tonight 7pm MED
2 Review PR Friday 5pm HIGH
2 reminders
3. Complete a reminder
$ remind done 1
✓ Done: Buy groceries
4. Search
$ remind search "PR"
ID TEXT DUE PRI
2 Review PR Friday 5pm HIGH
1 reminder
Optional: Authenticate
To unlock AI features beyond the free tier, log in with your license token:
$ remind login remind_indie_abc123xyz789
✓ Logged in successfully
PLAN Indie
Get your token at remind.hamzaplojovic.blog/pricing.
Optional: Enable background notifications
$ remind scheduler --enable
✓ Scheduler enabled
Will check reminders every 5 minutes
Note
The scheduler requires the Indie plan or higher. It runs as a background process and delivers native OS notifications.