apple-notes

Name: apple-notes
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Author: Khyro

Manage Apple Notes from the terminal with the memo command.

Updated Apr 2, 2026

Search Tags:#note-taking #macos #terminal #memo #apple notes #icloud sync

Ready to run

npx skills add https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT --skill apple-notes-jkhyro

💬 Prompt for ChatGPT / Claude Chat▼

Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JKhyro/HERMES-AGENT --skill apple-notes-jkhyro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing Apple Notes by letting you create, find, edit, move, and export notes directly from the terminal while keeping everything synced through iCloud.

Core Features & Use Cases

Note Management: Create, list, search, edit, delete, and move notes without opening Notes.app.
Cross-Device Sync: Keep important information available across Mac, iPhone, and iPad through Apple Notes and iCloud.
Export and Organization: Turn notes into Markdown or HTML and organize them into folders for easier retrieval.
Use Case: Capture a meeting summary on your Mac, later search for it from the terminal, and export it for sharing or archival.

Quick Start

Ask me to create, search, or edit an Apple Note on your Mac, and I will use memo to complete the task through the 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 create and manage Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

You can create, search, edit, and move Apple Notes from the terminal using the memo command. This allows plain-text note management without opening the Notes app, keeping everything synced through iCloud.

Can I search and export macOS notes without opening the Notes app?▼

Yes, you can search and export macOS notes without opening the Notes app. The terminal workflow supports fuzzy lookup and exporting notes into Markdown or HTML formats for sharing or archival.

Do I need macOS Automation permission to use terminal commands for Apple Notes?▼

Yes, you need macOS Automation permission for Notes.app to use terminal commands for Apple Notes. You also need the memo command installed on your macOS system to execute the note management operations.

Does terminal note-taking with memo support iCloud sync across devices?▼

Terminal note-taking with memo supports iCloud sync across devices. Notes created or edited on your Mac are synced through Apple Notes, making information available on your iPhone and iPad.

What are the limitations of managing Apple Notes through the terminal?▼

Managing Apple Notes through the terminal is limited to plain-text notes and requires interactive terminal operations. It does not support rich media or formatting options available in the native Notes app.

What is the best way to organize and capture meeting summaries in Apple Notes via terminal?▼

The best way to organize and capture meeting summaries in Apple Notes via terminal is using the memo command. You can capture plain-text summaries, organize them into folders, and later export them as Markdown or HTML.