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apple-notes

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

Updated Dec 7, 2025
Search Tags:#note-taking#cli#macos#export#memo#icloud#apple notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/harlanljones/dotfiles --skill apple-notes-harlanljones
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/harlanljones/dotfiles/tree/main/dot_hermes/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/harlanljones/dotfiles --skill apple-notes-harlanljones

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 note operations. This Skill lets you create, search, edit, move, and export 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 notes in specific folders, list all notes, and perform fuzzy searches across your entire Notes library. - Editing & Organization: Interactively edit, delete, and move notes between folders without opening Notes.app. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for use in other tools. - Use Case: You capture a quick idea during a terminal session and want it on your iPhone later. Run memo to create the note in your Ideas folder, and it syncs to all your Apple devices via iCloud automatically. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to create a new Apple Note in a specific folder using the memo CLI, making sure the EDITOR environment variable is set first.

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 the -a flag, which opens your configured $EDITOR to compose the note. Add -f with a folder name to file it directly, for example: memo notes -a -f "Ideas".

How do I search Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

Run memo notes -s followed by your query to perform a fuzzy search across all notes. You can also list notes in a specific folder with memo notes -f "Folder Name".

Does the memo CLI work on Linux or Windows?▼

No, memo is macOS only because it automates Apple Notes.app, which exists only on macOS. It also requires granting Automation access to Notes.app in System Settings under Privacy and Security.

Can memo edit notes that contain images or attachments?▼

No, memo cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. This is a documented limitation, so notes with rich media must be edited directly in Notes.app.

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. Use Obsidian when you need Markdown-native files, local vault control, and a knowledge-management workflow.

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