A specialized extension for Openclaw Skills that enables full terminal-based management of Apple Notes using the memo CLI utility.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install mh-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 mh-apple-notes using Clawhub. If Clawhub is not installed, install it first (npm i -g clawhub).
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Get the raw skill files in a ZIP archive.
What is Apple Notes CLI?
The Apple Notes CLI skill allows users to bridge the gap between their development environment and the native macOS Notes application. By integrating the memo utility into Openclaw Skills, developers and power users can perform comprehensive note management—including creating, viewing, editing, and deleting notes—without ever leaving the command line. It is specifically designed for macOS users who demand high efficiency in their personal knowledge management workflows.
This skill provides a bridge to the Apple ecosystem, ensuring that any notes created or modified via the CLI are instantly synced across all iCloud-connected devices. Whether you need to quickly jot down a code snippet or organize complex project folders, this skill transforms your terminal into a powerful note-taking hub.
Apple Notes CLI Use Cases
- Rapidly capture ideas or technical snippets into Apple Notes while staying in the terminal.
- Perform fuzzy searches across hundreds of notes to find specific information instantly.
- Organize note collections by moving items between folders via interactive prompts.
- Export existing notes to Markdown or HTML for use in documentation or web projects.
- Clean up workspace by batch searching and deleting obsolete notes.
How Apple Notes CLI Works
- The skill acts as a wrapper for the memo CLI tool, which communicates directly with the macOS Notes database.
- When a command is triggered through Openclaw Skills, the system executes specific memo flags (e.g., -a for add, -s for search).
- For interactive operations like editing or deleting, the skill utilizes terminal-based selection menus.
- Changes made are processed via macOS Automation protocols, ensuring the native Notes app reflects the updates immediately.
- Exported content is processed using the Mistune library to convert internal note formats into clean Markdown or HTML.
Apple Notes CLI Setup
To utilize this skill within Openclaw Skills, you must be running macOS and have the memo CLI installed.
Install via Homebrew:
brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo
Manual installation via pip:
pip install .
Important: Upon first run, macOS will prompt for Automation access. Navigate to System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation and ensure access is granted for your terminal and the Notes app.
Apple Notes CLI Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill manages data within the local Apple Notes environment. The organizational structure is summarized below:
| Data Type | Description | Key Attributes |
|---|---|---|
| Note | The core content unit. | Title, Body, Folder Path |
| Folder | Logical grouping for notes. | Folder Name |
| Export Format | Output for external use. | Markdown (.md), HTML (.html) |
| Search Index | Metadata for retrieval. | Fuzzy search tokens |
Apple Notes CLI Advanced Features
- Fuzzy search integration for rapid note retrieval based on partial matches.
- Multi-format export capabilities using Mistune for high-fidelity Markdown conversion.
- Folder-specific filtering to manage distinct projects or personal life segments.
- Quick-add mode for creating titled notes via a single command line argument.
- Native macOS Automation support for secure, system-level interaction with iCloud data.
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