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apple-notes

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

2|Updated Oct 20, 2017
Search Tags:#note-taking#cli#macos#terminal#memo#icloud#apple notes
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/rbudiharso/dotfiles --skill apple-notes-rbudiharso
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/rbudiharso/dotfiles/tree/main/hermes/.hermes/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/rbudiharso/dotfiles --skill apple-notes-rbudiharso

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, view, search, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using memo commands. - Fuzzy Search: Find notes quickly with memo notes -s "query" across all folders. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for backup or migration. - Use Case: You capture a meeting takeaway and want it on your iPhone immediately. Run memo notes -a -f "Work" to compose the note in your editor, and it syncs to all your Apple devices via iCloud. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create a new Apple Note in a specific folder containing the text you provide.

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` to open your $EDITOR and compose a note. Add `-f "Folder Name"` to place it in a specific folder. Set your EDITOR environment variable first, such as `export EDITOR=vim`.

How do I search Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

Run `memo notes -s "query"` to perform a fuzzy search across all your 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 requires Apple Notes.app and macOS Automation permissions. Notes created through it sync to iPhone and iPad via iCloud, but the CLI itself runs only on macOS.

Can memo edit notes that contain images or attachments?▼

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

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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