# Apple Notes

> Manage Apple Notes on macOS using the `memo` CLI. Use this when users ask to create, list, search, edit, move, or export Apple Notes. Use when this capability is needed.

- Skill: `tomevault-io/apple-notes-13` (Agent Skill, multi-file: 2 files)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add tomevault-io/apple-notes-13`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/tomevault-io/apple-notes-13/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: tomevault-io (https://skillmd.com/u/tomevault-io)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/tomevault-io/apple-notes-13

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# Apple Notes (memo CLI)

Use this skill when users want to manage Apple Notes from chat.

## Prerequisites

- macOS
- `memo` installed:

```bash
brew tap antoniorodr/memo
brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo
```

- First run may require granting Automation permission to Notes.app.

## Core commands

List notes:

```bash
memo notes
```

Search notes:

```bash
memo notes -s "project kickoff"
```

Filter by folder:

```bash
memo notes -f "Work"
```

Create a note (interactive):

```bash
memo notes -a
```

Create a note with title:

```bash
memo notes -a "Weekly Plan"
```

Edit note (interactive picker):

```bash
memo notes -e
```

Move note to another folder (interactive):

```bash
memo notes -m
```

Delete note (interactive):

```bash
memo notes -d
```

Export note:

```bash
memo notes -ex
```

## Usage guidance

- Prefer search/list first before destructive actions.
- Confirm intent before delete/move operations.
- If command fails with permission issues, instruct user to enable Terminal in:
  System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.

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