| name | apple-notes |
| description | Manage Apple Notes on macOS using the `memo` CLI. Use when users ask to create, list, search, edit, move, delete, or export Apple Notes. Triggers on mentions of notes, Apple Notes, memo, jot something down, or note-taking. |
| license | Proprietary. LICENSE.txt has complete terms |
| platforms | ["darwin"] |
| deps | ["memo"] |
Apple Notes (memo CLI)
Use this skill when users want to manage Apple Notes from chat.
Prerequisites
brew tap antoniorodr/memo
brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo
- First run may require granting Automation permission to Notes.app.
Core commands
List notes:
memo notes
Search notes:
memo notes -s "project kickoff"
Filter by folder:
memo notes -f "Work"
Create a note (interactive):
memo notes -a
Create a note with title:
memo notes -a "Weekly Plan"
Edit note (interactive picker):
memo notes -e
Move note to another folder (interactive):
memo notes -m
Delete note (interactive):
memo notes -d
Export note:
memo notes -ex
Usage guidance
- Prefer search/list first before destructive actions.
- Confirm intent before delete/move operations.
- If command fails with permission issues, instruct user to enable Terminal in:
System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.