apple-notes

Create, search, edit, and export Apple Notes via the memo CLI on macOS.

1|Updated Jun 1, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Araara7/hermes-skills --skill apple-notes-araara7
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/Araara7/hermes-skills/tree/main/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Araara7/hermes-skills --skill apple-notes-araara7

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Apple Notes from the terminal is not natively supported, forcing users to switch to the GUI for simple tasks like creating or searching notes. This Skill lets you control Apple Notes directly from the command line using the memo CLI, with notes syncing across all Apple devices via iCloud. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Note Management: Create, view, search, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using simple memo commands. - Fuzzy Search: Find notes quickly with memo notes -s "query" across your entire Notes library. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for backup or migration. - Use Case: A user asks to save meeting takeaways to Apple Notes so they appear on their iPhone; the agent runs memo notes -a "Meeting Takeaways" and the note syncs via iCloud automatically. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a new Apple Note titled "Shopping List" using the memo CLI.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-notes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an Apple Note from the command line?▼

Use the memo CLI with `memo notes -a "Note Title"` to quickly create a note, or run `memo notes -a` alone to open an interactive editor. The note syncs to your Apple devices via iCloud automatically.

How do I search Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

Run `memo notes -s "query"` to perform a fuzzy search across all your Apple Notes. You can also filter by folder using `memo notes -f "Folder Name"` to narrow results.

Does the memo CLI work on Linux or Windows?▼

No, the memo CLI is macOS only because it depends on Apple Notes.app and macOS Automation permissions. You must install it via Homebrew on a Mac and grant Automation access in System Settings.

What are the limitations of editing Apple Notes via memo?▼

The memo CLI cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. Interactive prompts also require terminal access, so you may need pty=true when running through an agent or remote session.

When should I use Apple Notes instead of Obsidian for note-taking?▼

Use Apple Notes when you want automatic cross-device sync to iPhone and iPad via iCloud with zero setup. Use the obsidian skill instead when you need Markdown-native knowledge management with local vault control.