apple-notes

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

1|Updated Jun 19, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Lento47/arcana-community --skill apple-notes-lento47
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/Lento47/arcana-community/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Lento47/arcana-community --skill apple-notes-lento47

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 an agent create, search, edit, move, and export Apple Notes directly through the memo CLI, with iCloud sync across devices. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Note Management: Create, view, search, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using memo commands. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for use in other tools. - Use Case: A user asks the agent to save meeting takeaways to a "Work" folder in Apple Notes so they sync to their iPhone; the agent runs memo notes -a with the title and content. ## Quick Start Use the apple-notes skill to create a new note titled "Shopping List" in Apple Notes.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-notes

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

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

Install the memo CLI via Homebrew, then run memo notes -a "Note Title" to create a note with a title, or memo notes -a for an interactive editor. Notes sync across Apple devices through iCloud.

How do I search Apple Notes in the terminal?▼

Run memo notes -s "query" to perform a fuzzy search across your 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. You need macOS with Notes.app installed and must grant Automation access in System Settings under Privacy and Security.

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

The memo CLI cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. Interactive prompts also require terminal access, so agents may need pty mode enabled for selection-based commands like edit or delete.

When should I use Apple Notes instead of Obsidian?▼

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