Tell GAIA what to remember and when, in plain language. It schedules the reminder, confirms the time, and notifies you when the moment comes, in-app, and as a push notification on mobile.
Reminders work everywhere you talk to GAIA: web, mobile, desktop, and your connected bots (Discord, Slack, Telegram).
What to say
One-off or recurring, phrased however feels natural:
- “remind me to call the dentist in 30 minutes”
- “remind me to submit the quarterly report tomorrow at 9 AM”
- “every Monday at 9 AM, remind me to review my weekly goals”
GAIA replies with a confirmation showing the reminder text and scheduled time. You’re done.
One-time reminders
These fire once, then they’re done. Use them for deadlines, appointments, or anything with a single due date.
| What you say | What GAIA schedules |
|---|
| ”Remind me to call the dentist in 30 minutes” | 30 minutes from now |
| ”Remind me to buy groceries at 5 PM today” | Today at 5:00 PM |
| ”Remind me to renew my subscription on March 20” | March 20 at the time you send the message |
| ”Remind me in 2 hours to check the oven” | 2 hours from now |
Relative times like “in 10 minutes” or “in 3 hours” are the fastest way to
set a quick reminder. GAIA works out the exact time for you.
Recurring reminders
These repeat on a schedule until you cancel them or set a limit. Use them for habits, weekly check-ins, or anything regular.
| What you say | Schedule |
|---|
| ”Remind me to stand up and stretch every 2 hours” | Every 2 hours during the day |
| ”Every Monday at 9 AM, remind me to review my weekly goals” | Weekly on Mondays at 9:00 AM |
| ”On the first of every month, remind me to pay rent” | Monthly on the 1st |
| ”Every weekday at 6 PM, remind me to wrap up for the day” | Monday through Friday at 6:00 PM |
Recurring reminders automatically expire after 6 months unless you set an
end date. You can extend or cancel them at any time.
Managing your reminders
Everything happens in chat, list, update, pause, resume, and cancel.
Also works: “show me my upcoming reminders”, “change my daily medication reminder to 9 PM”, “cancel my Monday goals reminder”.
Pausing keeps the reminder around without firing it, handy for vacations.
Cancelled reminders cannot be restored. If you might want it back later,
pause it instead.
Timezones
GAIA uses your local timezone by default, “at 3 PM” means 3 PM your time. To use a different timezone, say so:
Reminders vs. workflows
Reminders and workflows do different things:
| Reminders | Workflows |
|---|
| Purpose | Nudge you at a specific time | Automate a multi-step process |
| Output | A notification with a title and message | Actions across your connected apps |
| Trigger | Time-based (one-time or recurring) | Time-based, event-based, or manual |
| Complexity | Single message | Multiple steps with logic and integrations |
They work well together: set a reminder to review something, and a workflow
to prepare the information before you sit down.
Tips for better reminders
- Be specific. “Remind me to email Sarah about the contract renewal” beats “Remind me about Sarah.”
- Use relative times for quick reminders. “In 15 minutes” is faster than working out the exact time.
- Set recurring reminders for habits. Consistency is easier when you don’t have to remember to remember.
- Review periodically. Ask GAIA to list your active reminders and clear out the ones you no longer need.
