notes

Read, search, create, and append Apple Notes content via AppleScript.

1|Updated Feb 15, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit --skill notes-n0rvyn
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: notes
Source: https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit/tree/main/mactools/skills/notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/n0rvyn/indie-toolkit --skill notes-n0rvyn

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

Provide access to Apple Notes from automation and assistant workflows on macOS so users can avoid manual copy‑paste and quickly view, search, create, append, or remove notes directly in Notes.app.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Folder and Note Browsing: list folders and notes with title, container folder, modification date, and a 100-character preview.
  • Read and Search: read full note content with HTML stripped and perform case-insensitive searches across note titles and bodies.
  • Create, Append, Delete: create notes in a default or specified folder, safely append multiline text with HTML escaping, and move notes to Recently Deleted.
  • Use Case: capture meeting summaries or AI-generated drafts into Notes.app, then search or append further details from other automation steps.

Quick Start

List all notes in the Work folder and read the note titled Project Plan.

Frequently Asked Questions about notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I search Apple Notes from an automation workflow on macOS?

You can search Apple Notes from macOS automation workflows by executing AppleScript via a local Bash wrapper. This approach performs case-insensitive searches across note titles and bodies and returns matching plain-text outputs without manual copy-paste.

Can I append text to an existing Apple Note using AppleScript?

Yes, you can append multiline text to an existing Apple Note using AppleScript. The automation safely appends processed text with HTML escaping, allowing you to add meeting summaries or AI-generated drafts directly into Notes.app.

Does searching Apple Notes content require any specific macOS environment setup?

Searching Apple Notes content requires macOS with Notes.app available and AppleScript accessibility enabled via osascript. You also need a local notes.sh Bash wrapper to execute the AppleScript commands and return plain-text outputs.

What is the best way to automatically create and organize Apple Notes for meetings?

The best way to create and organize meeting notes automatically is using AppleScript to generate notes in a default or specified folder. This macOS automation method captures AI-generated drafts and meeting summaries directly within Notes.app.

How do I list and preview Apple Notes folders without opening the app?

You can list folders and notes with a 100-character preview by running AppleScript through a Bash wrapper. This returns note titles, container folders, and modification dates as plain text, providing a quick overview without opening Notes.app.

Can I move Apple Notes to Recently Deleted through macOS automation?

Yes, you can move notes to Recently Deleted through macOS automation. The AppleScript execution supports deleting notes safely, moving them to the Recently Deleted folder rather than permanently removing them immediately.