apple-notes

Manage Apple Notes via the memo CLI to create, search, edit, and export notes.

Updated Aug 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe --skill apple-notes-tylersimons1127
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe/tree/main/skills/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/TylerSimons1127/vibe --skill apple-notes-tylersimons1127

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Managing Apple Notes from the terminal is not natively supported, forcing users to switch to the GUI for simple note operations. This Skill lets you create, search, edit, move, and export Apple Notes directly from the command line, with iCloud sync keeping everything updated across your Apple devices. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Note Management: Create, view, search, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using the memo CLI. - Fuzzy Search: Find notes quickly with memo notes -s "query" across all folders. - Export: Export notes to HTML or Markdown for backup or publishing. - Use Case: You capture a meeting takeaway on your Mac via terminal, and it appears on your iPhone automatically through iCloud sync. ## Quick Start Use the apple-notes skill to create a new note in my Work folder with the key points from this conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions about apple-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create an Apple Note from the command line?▼

Run `memo notes -a` to open your $EDITOR and compose a new note, optionally adding `-f "Folder Name"` to target a specific folder. Set your EDITOR environment variable first, such as `export EDITOR=vim`.

How do I search Apple Notes from the terminal?▼

Use `memo notes -s "query"` to perform a fuzzy search across all your notes. You can also list notes with `memo notes` or filter by folder using `memo notes -f "Folder Name"`.

Does the memo CLI work on Windows or Linux?▼

No, memo is macOS only because it requires Apple Notes.app and macOS Automation permissions. Install it via Homebrew with `brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo`.

Can memo edit notes that contain images or attachments?▼

No, memo cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. It works with text-based notes only, though it can export notes to HTML or Markdown formats.

When should I use Apple Notes instead of Obsidian?▼

Use Apple Notes when you want automatic cross-device sync to iPhone and iPad via iCloud. Use the obsidian skill instead for Markdown-native knowledge management with local vault control.