apple-notes

Manage Apple Notes content via the memo CLI tool.

Updated May 4, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill apple-notes-inverternetwork
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Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/InverterNetwork/hermes-agent --skill apple-notes-inverternetwork

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires memo.

What problem does it solve?

This skill bridges the gap between your terminal workflow and Apple Notes, allowing you to create, search, and organize notes without leaving your command-line environment.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal-based Note Management: Create, edit, and delete notes directly using your preferred CLI editor.
  • Cross-Device Syncing: Leverage iCloud integration to ensure notes created via the agent are available on all your Apple devices.
  • Use Case: Quickly capture a meeting summary or a technical snippet in the terminal and have it instantly appear on your iPhone or iPad for later reference.

Quick Start

Use the apple-notes skill to search for all notes containing the term project and display the results in your terminal.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-notes

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

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How do I manage Apple Notes from the terminal?

You can manage Apple Notes from the terminal by using this skill to execute CRUD operations via the memo CLI tool. It interfaces directly with the macOS Notes application to facilitate terminal-based note-taking and folder organization.

Do I need the memo utility to use Apple Notes in macOS?

Yes, the memo utility is required as a dependency to interface with the macOS Notes application. You also need appropriate macOS automation permissions enabled to allow the CLI tool to access and modify your notes.

Can I sync terminal notes with my iPhone and iPad through iCloud?

Yes, notes created or edited via the terminal sync to your iPhone and iPad through iCloud integration. The skill leverages the native macOS Notes syncing mechanism to ensure all changes are available across your Apple devices.

What is the best way to search Apple Notes from a CLI?

The best way to search Apple Notes from a CLI is using this skill with the memo utility. You can query notes containing specific terms and display the matching results directly within your terminal environment.

Does managing macOS Notes via CLI require special permissions?

Yes, managing macOS Notes via CLI requires appropriate macOS automation permissions. These permissions are necessary for the memo utility to interface with and control the native Notes application on your system.

What are the limitations of terminal-based note management?

Terminal-based note management is limited to macOS environments and requires the memo utility. It focuses on text-based CRUD operations and folder organization, lacking the rich media formatting capabilities available in the native Notes app.