Summary
TL;DR: Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
Apple Notes brings your macOS Notes app into your AI conversations. It uses the memo CLI tool to create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes without opening the Notes app.
Your agent can manage note folders, search across all your notes by keyword, and export notes when you need them in another format. Everything syncs through Apple Notes as usual.
If you use Apple Notes as your go-to note app, this skill keeps you in flow. Also check out Bear Notes if you prefer Markdown. Ask your agent to jot something down, find an old note, or organize your folders, all without switching windows.
Use cases
- Creating quick notes from your AI conversation without opening the Notes app
- Searching all your Apple Notes by keyword to find specific information
- Organizing notes into folders and moving them between categories
- Exporting notes for backup or sharing with others
Installation
Run this command to install the skill on your OpenClaw agent:
npx clawhub@latest install apple-notesSecurity scan
The skill is internally coherent with its stated purpose (controlling Apple Notes via the memo CLI) but the registry metadata and the SKILL.md differ on some details and the install uses a thirdβparty Homebrew tap β review before installing.
SKILL.md
---
name: apple-notes
description: Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks Clawdbot to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
homepage: https://github.com/antoniorodr/memo
metadata: {"clawdbot":{"emoji":"π","os":["darwin"],"requires":{"bins":["memo"]},"install":[{"id":"brew","kind":"brew","formula":"antoniorodr/memo/memo","bins":["memo"],"label":"Install memo via Homebrew"}]}}
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# 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.
Version history
Frequently asked questions
No. This skill uses the memo CLI, which only runs on macOS. Your notes still sync to iOS through iCloud, but the skill itself requires a Mac.
Installation method
Send this prompt to your agent to install the skill
npx clawhub@latest install apple-notesSkill info
Files
Skill data sourced from ClawHub