The ReminderIt journal
Notes on remembering
Building routines that stick, beating forgetfulness, and why a call lands when a notification doesn't.
Jun 25, 2026 · 7 min read
ReminderIt MCP server: all 13 tools explained
A complete reference for every tool Claude gets when you connect the ReminderIt MCP server — with example prompts that trigger each one.
Read articleJun 25, 2026 · 5 min read
How MCP OAuth works: connecting Claude.ai to external tools
When you add a connector to Claude.ai, it uses OAuth 2.0 with PKCE. Here's how the flow works, step by step.
Read articleJun 25, 2026 · 5 min read
ChatGPT Actions vs Claude MCP: which is better for productivity tools?
ChatGPT Actions and Claude MCP both connect AI to external tools. Here's which integration model works better for productivity and why.
Read articleJun 25, 2026 · 4 min read
How ReminderIt keeps your account secure with MCP and API keys
How ReminderIt secures MCP connections — hashed API keys, PKCE OAuth, per-request auth, and trusted domain validation.
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Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read
What is ReminderIt? The phone call reminder service explained
ReminderIt calls your phone when you need a reminder. Not an app notification — an actual phone call that reads your reminder aloud. Here's exactly how it works.
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Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Free wake-up call service: how online wake-up calls work
Online wake-up call services place an actual phone call at the time you set — no alarm sound, just a ringing phone. Here's how they work and what to expect from free vs. paid plans.
Read articleJun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Phone call alarm vs alarm clock: why a call gets you up when an alarm doesn't
Alarm clocks are easy to silence on autopilot. A phone call alarm comes from outside your phone and requires you to answer it — making it significantly harder to dismiss without waking up.
Read articleJun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
Telephone wake-up calls: from hotel front desk to modern reminder service
The hotel wake-up call was one of the most reliable alarm systems ever invented — a ringing telephone at the time you needed it. Here's how that idea has been automated for everyday use.
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Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Reminder pills: using voice calls to never miss a dose
A phone call reminder at dose time is more effective than a pill app notification or alarm. Here's the evidence and a practical guide to setting up voice-call pill reminders.
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Jun 24, 2026 · 5 min read
Why you need a backup reminder system (and how to build one that works)
One reminder is easy to miss, especially if your phone is on silent or you're in a meeting. A backup reminder system uses multiple channels and timing layers to make sure the reminder gets through.
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Jun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
WhatsApp reminders: how ReminderIt automatically follows up on missed calls
When a reminder call goes unanswered, ReminderIt automatically sends a WhatsApp message with the same reminder. No missed reminders — a ringing phone plus a WhatsApp backup.
Read articleJun 24, 2026 · 4 min read
How to set a different voice for each reminder in ReminderIt
Your account has a default voice, but every individual reminder can have its own — different accent, personality, or speaking rate. Useful for reminders for different people or different contexts.
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