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apple-notes

From NousResearch

Manage Apple Notes via memo CLI: create, search, edit.

Wraps the memo CLI to create, search, edit, move, and export Apple Notes from the terminal.

Use it when

  • Creating or searching Apple Notes from an agent session
  • Organizing notes into folders via command line
  • Exporting notes to Markdown or HTML
  • Needing notes synced across Apple devices via iCloud

Skip it if

  • Not on macOS with Notes.app
  • Notes contain images or attachments (can't be edited)
  • Managing Obsidian vaults or Bear Notes instead
  • Requires installing memo via Homebrew and granting Automation access

Facts

Repository
NousResearch/hermes-agent
Status
Actively maintained
Last commit
Source file
skills/apple/apple-notes/SKILL.md

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The instructions Claude Code reads when this skill runs.

# Apple Notes

Use `memo` to manage Apple Notes directly from the terminal. Notes sync across all Apple devices via iCloud.

## Prerequisites

- **macOS** with Notes.app
- Install: `brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo`
- Grant Automation access to Notes.app when prompted (System Settings → Privacy → Automation)

## When to Use

- User asks to create, view, or search Apple Notes
- Saving information to Notes.app for cross-device access
- Organizing notes into folders
- Exporting notes to Markdown/HTML

## When NOT to Use

- Obsidian vault management → use the `obsidian` skill
- Bear Notes → separate app (not supported here)
- Quick agent-only notes → use the `memory` tool instead

## Quick Reference

### View Notes

```bash
memo notes                        # List all notes
memo notes -f "Folder Name"       # Filter by folder
memo notes -s "query"             # Search notes (fuzzy)
```

### Create Notes

```bash
memo notes -a                     # Interactive editor
memo notes -a "Note Title"        # Quick add with title
```

### Edit Notes

```bash
memo notes -e                     # Interactive selection to edit
```

### Delete Notes

```bash
memo notes -d                     # Interactive selection to delete
```

### Move Notes

```bash
memo notes -m                     # Move note to folder (interactive)
```

### Export Notes

```bash
memo notes
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