Googletasks Automation

When to use this skill

Use Googletasks Automation when an AI agent needs a reusable SKILL.md workflow for this job: Automate Google Tasks via Rube MCP (Composio): create, list, update, delete, move, and bulk-insert tasks and task lists. Always search tools first for current schemas.

When not to use it

Skip Googletasks Automation when the task is outside the productivity category, or when a more specific skill in this directory already covers the same workflow with clearer triggers.

How to install

1. Personal install: create ~/.claude/skills/googletasks-automation/SKILL.md (and any bundled scripts) so Claude Code, Claude Desktop, and compatible agents can load it in every project.
2. Project install: commit the same folder at .claude/skills/googletasks-automation/ so teammates get the skill with the repo.
3. Restart the agent session after copying files so it re-scans the skills directory, then ask for the task in words that match the skill description.

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What this skill does

# Google Tasks Automation via Rube MCP

Create, manage, organize, and bulk-operate on Google Tasks and task lists using Rube MCP (Composio).

**Toolkit docs**: [composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks](https://composio.dev/toolkits/googletasks)

## Prerequisites - Rube MCP must be connected (RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS available) - Active connection via `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `googletasks` - Always call `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` first to get current tool schemas

## Setup **Get Rube MCP**: Add `https://rube.app/mcp` as an MCP server in your client configuration. No API keys needed — just add the endpoint and it works.

1. Verify Rube MCP is available by confirming `RUBE_SEARCH_TOOLS` responds 2. Call `RUBE_MANAGE_CONNECTIONS` with toolkit `googletasks` 3. If connection is not ACTIVE, follow the returned auth link to complete setup 4. Confirm connection status shows ACTIVE before running any workflows

## Core Workflows

### 1. List All Task Lists Use `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS` to fetch all available task lists for the authenticated user. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS Parameters: - maxResults: Maximum task lists to return - pageToken: Pagination token for next page ```

### 2. Create a New Task Use `GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK` to add a new task to a specific task list. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK Parameters: - tasklist_id (required): ID of the target task list - title (required): Task title - notes: Task description/notes - due: Due date in RFC3339 format (e.g., "2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z") - status: "needsAction" or "completed" - task_parent: Parent task ID (to create subtask) - task_previous: Previous task ID (for ordering) ```

### 3. List All Tasks Across Lists Use `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_ALL_TASKS` to fetch tasks across all task lists with optional filters. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_LIST_ALL_TASKS Parameters: - max_tasks_total: Maximum total tasks to return - showCompleted: Include completed tasks - showDeleted: Include deleted tasks - showHidden: Include hidden tasks - dueMin / dueMax: Filter by due date range - completedMin / completedMax: Filter by completion date - updatedMin: Filter by last update time - showAssigned: Include assigned tasks ```

### 4. Update an Existing Task Use `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK` to modify a task's title, notes, due date, or status. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK Parameters: - tasklist_id (required): Task list ID - task_id (required): Task ID to update - title: New title - notes: Updated notes - due: New due date (RFC3339) - status: "needsAction" or "completed" ```

### 5. Bulk Insert Tasks Use `GOOGLETASKS_BULK_INSERT_TASKS` to create multiple tasks at once in a single operation. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_BULK_INSERT_TASKS Parameters: - tasklist_id (required): Target task list ID - tasks (required): Array of task objects (each with title, notes, due, status) - batch_size: Number of tasks per batch request ```

### 6. Delete or Clear Tasks Use `GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK` to remove a specific task, or `GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS` to permanently remove all completed tasks from a list. ``` Tool: GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK Parameters: - tasklist_id (required): Task list ID - task_id (required): Task ID to delete

Tool: GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS Parameters: - tasklist (required): Task list ID to clear completed tasks from ```

## Common Patterns

- **Get task list ID first**: Always start with `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS` to discover available task lists and their IDs before creating or listing tasks. - **List then update**: Use `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_ALL_TASKS` or `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASKS` to find task IDs, then use `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK` to modify them. - **Mark complete**: Update a task with `status: "completed"` using `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK`. - **Create subtasks**: Use `GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK` with the `task_parent` parameter set to the parent task's ID. - **Reorder tasks**: Use `GOOGLETASKS_MOVE_TASK` to change a task's position within its list or reparent it. - **Batch creation**: Use `GOOGLETASKS_BULK_INSERT_TASKS` for creating many tasks at once (e.g., importing from another system).

## Known Pitfalls

- Both `tasklist_id` and `task_id` are **required** for `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK`, `GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK`, and `GOOGLETASKS_GET_TASK`. You cannot operate on a task without knowing which list it belongs to. - All date/time strings must be in **RFC3339 format** (e.g., `2025-01-20T00:00:00.000Z`). Other formats will be rejected. - `GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS` permanently deletes all **completed** tasks from a list. This action is irreversible. - `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_ALL_TASKS` fetches across all lists but results may be paginated -- check for pagination tokens. - Task list IDs are not the same as task list names. Always resolve names to IDs using `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS`. - The default task list is typically named "My Tasks" but its ID is an opaque string, not "default" or "primary".

## Quick Reference | Action | Tool | Key Parameters | |--------|------|----------------| | List task lists | `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASK_LISTS` | `maxResults`, `pageToken` | | List all tasks | `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_ALL_TASKS` | `max_tasks_total`, `showCompleted`, `dueMin` | | List tasks in a list | `GOOGLETASKS_LIST_TASKS` | `tasklist_id`, `maxResults`, `showCompleted` | | Get single task | `GOOGLETASKS_GET_TASK` | `tasklist_id`, `task_id` | | Create task | `GOOGLETASKS_INSERT_TASK` | `tasklist_id`, `title`, `notes`, `due` | | Bulk create tasks | `GOOGLETASKS_BULK_INSERT_TASKS` | `tasklist_id`, `tasks` | | Update task | `GOOGLETASKS_UPDATE_TASK` | `tasklist_id`, `task_id`, `title`, `status` | | Delete task | `GOOGLETASKS_DELETE_TASK` | `tasklist_id`, `task_id` | | Move/reorder task | `GOOGLETASKS_MOVE_TASK` | `tasklist_id`, `task_id` | | Clear completed | `GOOGLETASKS_CLEAR_TASKS` | `tasklist` |

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Intended uses

• Use Googletasks Automation when this documented workflow matches the task.