apple-notes
Verifiedby openclaw · Updated Apr 16, 2026
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks OpenClaw to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
See It In Action
I'll start by setting up the environment and exploring the codebase, then find the note you need.
Now let me search for launch checklist notes, then move and export the latest one.
Note #4 "Launch Checklist - Final Review" (modified 2026-04-09) is the latest. Moving it to Engineering/Release Prep (folder #5) and then exporting.
Let me verify the move stuck and the export looks good.
All done. Here's what I did:
- Found "Launch Checklist - Final Review" (note #4, last modified 2026-04-09) — the most recent of the three launch checklist notes.
- Moved it from
NotestoEngineering/Release Prep. - Exported it to
Launch_Checklist_-_Final_Review.mdin the current directory.
The checklist shows Pre-Launch and Infrastructure sections are all green. The outstanding items are under Communications and Post-Launch — worth flagging at the 2:00 PM go/no-go.
External Tools
| Tool | Type |
|---|---|
| memo | binary |
Permissions
| Scope | Description |
|---|---|
| macos:automation:com.apple.Notes |
SKILL.md
Apple Notes CLI
Use memo notes to manage Apple Notes directly from the terminal. Create, view, edit, delete, search, move notes between folders, and export to HTML/Markdown.
Setup
- Install (Homebrew):
brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo - Manual (pip):
pip install .(after cloning the repo) - macOS-only; if prompted, grant Automation access to Notes.app.
View Notes
- List all notes:
memo notes - Filter by folder:
memo notes -f "Folder Name" - Search notes (fuzzy):
memo notes -s "query"
Create Notes
- Add a new note:
memo notes -a- Opens an interactive editor to compose the note.
- Quick add with title:
memo notes -a "Note Title"
Edit Notes
- Edit existing note:
memo notes -e- Interactive selection of note to edit.
Delete Notes
- Delete a note:
memo notes -d- Interactive selection of note to delete.
Move Notes
- Move note to folder:
memo notes -m- Interactive selection of note and destination folder.
Export Notes
- Export to HTML/Markdown:
memo notes -ex- Exports selected note; uses Mistune for markdown processing.
Limitations
- Cannot edit notes containing images or attachments.
- Interactive prompts may require terminal access.
Notes
- macOS-only.
- Requires Apple Notes.app to be accessible.
- For automation, grant permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.
FAQ
What does apple-notes do?
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks OpenClaw to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
When should I use apple-notes?
Use it when you need a repeatable workflow that produces text report.
What does apple-notes output?
In the evaluated run it produced text report.
How do I install or invoke apple-notes?
openclaw skills install apple-notes
Which agents does apple-notes support?
OpenClaw
What tools, channels, or permissions does apple-notes need?
It uses memo; channels commonly include text; permissions include macos:automation:com.apple.Notes.
Is apple-notes safe to install?
Static analysis marked this skill as medium risk; review side effects and permissions before enabling it.
How is apple-notes different from an MCP or plugin?
A skill packages instructions and workflow conventions; tools, MCP servers, and plugins are dependencies the skill may call during execution.
Does apple-notes outperform not using a skill?
About apple-notes
When to use apple-notes
When a user wants to create or update notes in Apple Notes from the command line. When a user needs to search, list, move, or delete Apple Notes without opening the Notes app. When a user wants to export notes to HTML or Markdown.
When apple-notes is not the right choice
When running outside macOS or without the memo CLI installed. When notes contain images or attachments that need to be edited.
What it produces
Produces text report.
Install
openclaw skills install apple-notesInvoke: Use apple-notes when you want the agent to follow this workflow.