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.
When & Why to Use This Skill
This Claude skill enables seamless management of Apple Notes on macOS by integrating the CLI. It allows users to create, search, edit, and organize their personal notes directly through conversational AI, effectively bridging the gap between local desktop applications and AI-driven productivity. It is ideal for users looking to automate their personal knowledge management (PKM) workflow without leaving the chat interface.
Use Cases
- 1. Instant Information Capture: Quickly save meeting highlights, fleeting thoughts, or research snippets directly into Apple Notes during a conversation.
- 2. Intelligent Search and Retrieval: Use natural language to locate specific information across hundreds of notes using the built-in fuzzy search capabilities.
- 3. Content Transformation: Export existing Apple Notes into Markdown or HTML formats for use in technical documentation, blog posts, or cross-platform sharing.
- 4. Automated Organization: Efficiently manage note clutter by moving entries between folders or deleting obsolete content through simple AI commands.
| name | apple-notes |
|---|---|
| description | 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. |
| homepage | https://github.com/antoniorodr/memo |
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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.