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apple-notes

Manage Apple Notes from the terminal using the memo CLI with iCloud sync.

6|1|Updated May 11, 2026
Search Tags:#cli#macos#terminal#note management#memo#apple notes#icloud sync
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/yakeworld/Synthos --skill apple-notes-yakeworld
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: apple-notes
Source: https://github.com/yakeworld/Synthos/tree/main/skills/extended/external-automation/apple/apple-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/yakeworld/Synthos --skill apple-notes-yakeworld

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve? Creating, searching, editing, and exporting Apple Notes normally requires opening Notes.app manually; this Skill lets an agent perform those operations directly from the terminal via the memo CLI, with notes syncing across iPhone, iPad, and Mac through iCloud. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Note Management via memo CLI: List, fuzzy-search, create, edit, delete, and move notes between folders using commands like memo notes -a "Title" and memo notes -s "query". - Export to Markdown/HTML: Export note content with memo notes -ex for use in other tools and pipelines. - Guardrails and Error Recovery: Rejects editing notes containing images or attachments, and returns actionable recovery guidance when memo is not installed or automation permission is missing. - Use Case: A user asks to save meeting prep material to a note titled "组会材料" that must appear on their iPhone; the Skill runs memo notes -a "组会材料" non-interactively and confirms creation. ## Quick Start Ask the agent to create an Apple Note titled "Meeting Prep" containing your agenda so it syncs to all your Apple devices.

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 terminal?▼

Use the memo CLI with `memo notes -a "Title"` for non-interactive creation, or `memo notes -a` to open an interactive editor. Install memo first via `brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo`.

How do I search Apple Notes from the command line?▼

Run `memo notes -s "query"` to fuzzy-search notes, or `memo notes -f "Folder Name"` to filter by folder. Results return as structured data, and an empty result set is returned when nothing matches.

Should I use Apple Notes, Obsidian, or agent memory for note-taking?▼

Use Apple Notes when you need cross-device sync via iCloud to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Use the obsidian skill for Markdown-native vault management, and the memory tool for agent-internal notes that do not need syncing.

Can memo edit Apple Notes that contain images or attachments?▼

No, memo cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. The Skill rejects such edits and suggests viewing the note with `memo notes -s` or editing it manually in Notes.app instead.

Why does memo fail with permission or installation errors on macOS?▼

memo requires macOS with Notes.app and Automation permission granted under System Settings → Privacy → Automation. If memo is missing, install it with `brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo`.

Does Apple Notes terminal management work on Linux or Windows?▼

No, this approach is macOS-only because it depends on Apple Notes.app and the memo CLI's integration with it. Interactive operations like delete, move, and edit also require a terminal with pty support.

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