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 # remindctl
 
+Forget the app, not the task ✅
+
 Fast CLI for Apple Reminders on macOS.
 
 ## Install
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+# Manual tests
+
+## Scope
+Run on a local GUI session (not SSH-only) so the Reminders permission prompt can appear.
+
+## Test data
+- Use a dedicated list: `remindctl-manual-YYYYMMDD` (create if missing).
+- Create 3 reminders with distinct states:
+  - `remindctl test A` (due today, priority high)
+  - `remindctl test B` (due tomorrow)
+  - `remindctl test C` (no due date)
+
+## Checklist
+- authorize: `remindctl authorize`
+- status: `remindctl status`
+- list lists: `remindctl list`
+- list list contents: `remindctl list "remindctl-manual-YYYYMMDD"`
+- add reminders (3 variants)
+- show filters: `today`, `tomorrow`, `week`, `overdue`, `upcoming`, `completed`, `all`
+- edit: update title/notes/priority/due date
+- complete: mark one reminder complete
+- delete: remove reminders, then delete list
+
+## Results
+- Date:
+- Machine:
+- Permission state before/after:
+- Notes: