Things Setup
Enable Dex to work with Things 3 tasks on your Mac through a local AppleScript bridge. Once set up, you can view your Things lists, create tasks directly in Things, mark items complete, and sync on demand—all without leaving your machine or sharing credentials.
Things Setup connects your Things 3 app on macOS so Dex can read and update your tasks locally.
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How to set up Things app on my Mac?
Things Setup enables you to configure Things 3 on macOS through a local AppleScript bridge. Start by installing Things 3 from the Mac App Store, then authorize the connection in Things Setup's preferences. Once configured, you'll access your Things lists, create tasks, and manage completions directly—all locally without sharing credentials.
What are Things Setup best practices for initial configuration?
Things Setup works best when you first ensure Things 3 is installed on your Mac. During setup, grant the necessary AppleScript permissions when prompted. Configure your preferred sync frequency in Things Setup's settings, then test by creating a sample task. This validates your local bridge is working before relying on it for daily task management.
Can I customize Things app preferences and settings?
Yes. Things Setup lets you adjust preferences through its configuration interface. You can set sync intervals, choose which Things lists to display, and customize how tasks appear. All settings remain local to your machine, and changes take effect immediately without requiring re-authentication.
Getting started with Things—what happens after setup?
After Things Setup initializes, you gain full access to your Things task manager. View all your lists, create new tasks that appear in Things 3 directly, mark items complete, and trigger on-demand syncs. The local AppleScript bridge handles all communication, keeping your data on your Mac and your workflow uninterrupted.
Does Things Setup require sharing my credentials?
No. Things Setup operates through a local AppleScript bridge on your Mac, so no credentials are ever shared or transmitted. The connection is entirely local and direct to your Things 3 application. This approach keeps your task data private while giving you seamless task management integration.