OpenClaw · Skill
Apple Notes
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.
Install
Start with the primary install command. Alternate entrypoints are included below for ClawHub and OpenClaw CLI users.
Primary command
clawhub install steipete/apple-notesClawHub installer
npx clawhub@latest install steipete/apple-notesOpenClaw CLI
openclaw skills install steipete/apple-notesDirect OpenClaw install
openclaw install steipete/apple-notesWhat this skill does
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.
Why it matters
Lets you read and write Apple Notes without leaving the terminal, avoiding the context switch to the GUI app.
Typical use cases
- Adding a quick note from the terminal without switching to the Notes app
- Fuzzy searching across all Apple Notes by keyword
- Exporting a note to Markdown for use in another document
- Moving a note to a different folder to stay organized
- Listing all notes in a specific folder
Source instructions
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.