apple-notes
A terminal-based interface to manage Apple Notes directly from the command line.
Install
mkdir -p .claude/skills/apple-notes && curl -L -o skill.zip "https://agentskills.codes/api/skills/download/2948" && unzip -o skill.zip -d .claude/skills/apple-notes && rm skill.zipInstalls to .claude/skills/apple-notes
Activation
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Create, view, edit, delete, search, move, or export Apple Notes via the memo CLI on macOS.Key capabilities
- →Fuzzy searches notes by title or content
- →Exports notes to Markdown or HTML formats
- →Performs folder-based note management
- →Syncs local CRUD commands to Apple Notes.app
How it works
Interacts with the local macOS Apple Notes application API via the memo CLI executable.
Inputs & outputs
When to use apple-notes
- →Creating quick code snippets
- →Listing recent meeting notes
- →Searching through local documentation
- →Moving notes between folders
About this skill
Apple Notes CLI
Use memo notes to manage Apple Notes directly from the terminal. Create, view, edit, delete, search, move notes between folders, and export to HTML/Markdown.
Setup
- Install (Homebrew):
brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo - Manual (pip):
pip install .(after cloning the repo) - macOS-only; if prompted, grant Automation access to Notes.app.
View Notes
- List all notes:
memo notes - Filter by folder:
memo notes -f "Folder Name" - Search notes (fuzzy):
memo notes -s "query"
Create Notes
- Add a new note:
memo notes -a- Opens an interactive editor to compose the note.
- Quick add with title:
memo notes -a "Note Title"
Edit Notes
- Edit existing note:
memo notes -e- Interactive selection of note to edit.
Delete Notes
- Delete a note:
memo notes -d- Interactive selection of note to delete.
Move Notes
- Move note to folder:
memo notes -m- Interactive selection of note and destination folder.
Export Notes
- Export to HTML/Markdown:
memo notes -ex- Exports selected note; uses Mistune for markdown processing.
Limitations
- Cannot edit notes containing images or attachments.
- Interactive prompts may require terminal access.
Notes
- macOS-only.
- Requires Apple Notes.app to be accessible.
- For automation, grant permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.
When not to use it
- →Notes requiring heavy image or attachment support
- →Cross-platform requirements (macOS only)
Prerequisites
Limitations
- →Cannot edit inline image or media attachments
- →Limited to macOS operating systems
How it compares
It operates directly on the system notes database from the command line, enabling scriptable interactions with standard macOS tools.
Compared to similar skills
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| Skill | Installs | Updated | Safety | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| apple-notes (this skill) | 7 | 2mo | No flags | Beginner |
| notion-knowledge-capture | 10 | 9mo | No flags | Intermediate |
| apple-reminders | 25 | 2mo | Review | Beginner |
| memory-keeper-proactive-context-maintenance | 6 | 9mo | Review | Intermediate |
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