| name | notes-delete |
| description | Delete a note from the database. Removes the note file and its index entry. |
Delete a Note
This skill removes a note from the notes database.
Instructions
1. Check Configuration Exists
Use the Read tool to try reading notes-config.yaml.
If the file doesn't exist:
Report: "Notes aren't configured yet. There's nothing to delete. I can help you set up notes — just ask me to add a note."
Stop execution.
2. Read the Configuration
Read notes-config.yaml and extract the notes_path value.
Handle path resolution:
- If the path starts with
~, expand it to the user's home directory
- If the path starts with
./, it's relative to the config file location
3. Check Database Exists
Use the Read tool to try reading <notes_path>/index.md.
If it doesn't exist, report: "The notes database hasn't been initialized yet. There's nothing to delete."
4. Find the Note
From the user's request, determine which note they want to delete.
Check the index for a matching topic. If no exact match, list available notes and ask for clarification.
5. Confirm Deletion
Before deleting, confirm with the user:
"Are you sure you want to delete the note '[topic]'? This cannot be undone."
Only proceed if the user confirms.
6. Delete the Note File
Use Bash to remove the note file:
rm <notes_path>/<topic>.md
7. Update the Index
- Use Read tool to read
<notes_path>/index.md
- Use Edit tool to remove the line containing the deleted note
- If no notes remain, add "No notes yet." to the Notes section
8. Confirm to User
Report that the note was deleted successfully.
