A powerful CLI-based bridge that allows AI agents to manage Apple Notes directly on macOS using the memo utility.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install apple-notes-1-0-0
2. Manual Installation
Copy the skill folder to one of these locations
~/.openclaw/skills/ <project>/skills/ Priority: Workspace > Local > Bundled
3. Prompt Installation
Copy this prompt to OpenClaw to install it automatically.
Help me install apple-notes-1-0-0 using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Apple Notes CLI?
The Apple Notes CLI skill empowers your AI agent to interact with the native macOS Notes application using the open-source memo tool. By leveraging this Openclaw Skills integration, users can bypass the GUI and perform sophisticated note management tasks through simple terminal commands or automated agent workflows. It provides a robust interface for handling text-based notes, making it an essential utility for developers and power users who live in the command line.
This skill is specifically designed for the macOS ecosystem and requires the memo utility to function. It enables deep integration with your existing personal knowledge management system, allowing your AI to serve as a bridge between your digital thoughts and your development environment while utilizing the native reliability of Apple's ecosystem.
Apple Notes CLI Use Cases
- Capturing quick ideas or meeting minutes directly into Apple Notes through an AI agent.
- Searching for specific information across hundreds of notes using fuzzy search capabilities.
- Organizing digital workspaces by moving notes between folders via automated scripts.
- Exporting existing Apple Notes to Markdown for use in documentation or static site generators.
- Managing personal knowledge bases within the Openclaw Skills framework for better context retrieval.
How Apple Notes CLI Works
- The skill utilizes the memo CLI tool to interface with the macOS Notes.app via AppleScript and native APIs.
- When a command is issued, the skill identifies whether it is a retrieval (list/search) or mutation (create/edit/delete) action.
- For retrieval, it parses the output from the memo database and returns it to the user or agent.
- For creation or editing, it triggers interactive or direct input modes to update the Apple Notes database.
- Changes are synchronized instantly across all iCloud-connected devices thanks to the native macOS integration.
Apple Notes CLI Setup
To integrate this into your environment, first ensure you are on macOS. Use the following commands to install the necessary dependencies for these Openclaw Skills:
# Install the memo CLI via Homebrew
brew tap antoniorodr/memo
brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo
Alternatively, you can install via pip if you have cloned the repository:
pip install .
Note: You must grant 'Automation' access to Notes.app in System Settings > Privacy & Security to allow the CLI to communicate with your notes.
Apple Notes CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill organizes data based on the native Apple Notes architecture, utilizing the following structure:
| Attribute | Description |
|---|---|
| Title | The first line of the note or the explicitly defined title. |
| Folder | The organizational container within Apple Notes (e.g., "Inbox", "Work"). |
| Format | Supports plain text and Markdown (via Mistune during export). |
| Metadata | Includes creation dates and modification timestamps managed by macOS. |
Exported files are typically generated in .html or .md formats when using the export flag.
Apple Notes CLI Advanced Features
- Fuzzy search functionality to find notes even with partial or misspelled queries.
- Batch folder management to move notes between directories through simple command flags.
- Automated Markdown and HTML export for cross-platform portability using Mistune.
- Interactive editor support for composing complex notes through the terminal environment.
- Full compatibility with Openclaw Skills for autonomous agent interaction and workflow automation.
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