jeremylongshore Apple Notes Upgrade & Migration
macOS Version Changes
| macOS Version | Notes Changes | Migration Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Ventura (13) | Shared notes via iCloud | New sharing API |
| Sonoma (14) | Tags, smart folders | New JXA properties |
| Sequoia (15) | Math in notes, recording | New content types |
Migration Steps
# 1. Export all notes before OS upgrade
osascript -l JavaScript -e "
const Notes = Application(\"Notes\");
JSON.stringify(Notes.defaultAccount.notes().map(n => ({
title: n.name(), body: n.body(), folder: n.container().name()
})));
" > pre-upgrade-backup.json
# 2. Verify after upgrade
osascript -l JavaScript -e "Application(\"Notes\").defaultAccount.notes.length"
# 3. Test all automation scripts
./scripts/notes-cli.sh count
./scripts/notes-cli.sh list