apple-notes
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
Best use case
apple-notes is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
Teams using apple-notes should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.
When to use this skill
- You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.
When not to use this skill
- You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
- You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.
Installation
Claude Code / Cursor / Codex
Manual Installation
- Download SKILL.md from GitHub
- Place it in
.claude/skills/apple-notes/SKILL.mdinside your project - Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill
How apple-notes Compares
| Feature / Agent | apple-notes | Standard Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Support | Not specified | Limited / Varies |
| Context Awareness | High | Baseline |
| Installation Complexity | Unknown | N/A |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this skill do?
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
Where can I find the source code?
You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.
SKILL.md Source
# 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.
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