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apple-notes

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

6|Updated Jul 12, 2026
Search Tags:#note-taking#cli#macos#export#memo#icloud#apple notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/josoroma/AppLoop --skill apple-notes-josoroma
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/josoroma/AppLoop/tree/main/.hermes/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/josoroma/AppLoop --skill apple-notes-josoroma

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: List, search (fuzzy), create, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using memo commands. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for use in other tools. - Cross-Device Sync: Notes saved through memo sync to iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. - Use Case: After a research session, ask the agent to save a summary into your "Research" folder in Apple Notes so it appears on your phone automatically. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a new note in your Apple Notes "Ideas" folder containing a short summary of the current conversation.

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 command memo notes -a, which opens your $EDITOR to compose the note. Add -f "Folder Name" to place the note in a specific folder, and set your EDITOR environment variable first.

How do I search Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

Run memo notes -s "query" to perform a fuzzy search across your Apple Notes. You can also list all notes with memo notes or filter by folder using 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. You also need to grant 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 use Notes.app directly for media-rich notes.

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

Use Apple Notes when you want automatic cross-device sync via iCloud to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Use the obsidian skill instead for Markdown-native knowledge management with local vault files.

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