A powerful macOS command-line interface for managing Apple Notes through AppleScript.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install managing-apple-notes
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 managing-apple-notes using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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What is Apple Notes Manager (inotes)?
This skill provides a robust CLI called inotes for interacting with the native Apple Notes application on macOS. By integrating this into your Openclaw Skills, you can automate note creation, search through folders, and manage content across multiple accounts using simple terminal commands or scripts. It prioritizes privacy by performing all operations locally via AppleScript, ensuring no data ever leaves your machine while maintaining full compatibility with the Notes.app ecosystem.
Built for developers and power users, it bridges the gap between terminal-based workflows and the standard macOS note-taking environment. Whether you are building complex automation scripts or simply want to check your tasks without leaving the command line, this tool expands the capabilities of your Openclaw Skills setup significantly.
Apple Notes Manager (inotes) Use Cases
- Search and read specific notes using ID prefixes or indices from the terminal.
- Automate the creation of daily meeting notes, logs, or status updates via shell scripts.
- Manage and organize folders and accounts within the Apple Notes ecosystem.
- Export note data to JSON for backup or processing by other Openclaw Skills.
- Rapidly edit note content or titles without the need to open the graphical user interface.
How Apple Notes Manager (inotes) Works
- The user installs the inotes binary on a macOS system using Homebrew or manual installation.
- Automation permissions are granted to the terminal to allow secure interaction with the Notes.app.
- The skill executes AppleScript commands to communicate with the local Apple Notes database via the inotes CLI.
- Data is retrieved, created, or modified based on user input, supporting both temporary indices and unique ID prefixes.
- Output is returned in various formats, including human-readable tables or machine-parseable JSON for seamless integration with other Openclaw Skills.
Apple Notes Manager (inotes) Setup
Install the CLI via Homebrew to begin using it with your Openclaw Skills:
brew install wangwalk/tap/inotes
# Verify installation
inotes --version
# Check automation status
inotes status
Note: You must grant Automation access to your terminal application in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation > Notes for the skill to function correctly.
Apple Notes Manager (inotes) Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the Apple Notes internal database and provides structured data access:
| Property | Description |
|---|---|
| Index | Temporary numeric ID based on the result of the most recent show command |
| ID Prefix | Persistent 4+ character hex identifier for direct note access |
| Account | The source account provider, such as iCloud or Exchange |
| Folder | The organizational container for the note within the app |
| Format Flags | Support for --json, --plain, and --quiet output modes |
Apple Notes Manager (inotes) Advanced Features
- Full JSON output support for programmatic consumption within Openclaw Skills pipelines.
- Multi-account support to access notes across iCloud, Exchange, and local storage simultaneously.
- Time-based filtering using natural language shortcuts like today, week, or recent.
- Headless execution mode using --no-input and --no-color flags for automated environments.
- Automated filtering of Recently Deleted content to ensure data accuracy during search and list operations.
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