A command-line interface for managing Apple Notes via AppleScript, enabling seamless note manipulation from the terminal.
Install & Download
1. ClawHub CLI
The fastest way to install a skill directly from the registry.
npx clawhub@latest install notectl
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 notectl 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 notectl?
notectl is a specialized command-line utility designed to bridge the gap between your terminal and the native macOS Notes application. By leveraging AppleScript, it provides a powerful interface for developers who prefer staying within their CLI environment while managing their personal knowledge base. As part of the ecosystem of Openclaw Skills, notectl allows for programmatic access to folders, notes, and content without the need for manual GUI interaction.
This skill is particularly valuable for those who use Apple Notes as a primary capture tool but require the speed and scriptability of a terminal. Whether you are listing project folders or searching through technical documentation, notectl brings the efficiency of Openclaw Skills to your daily note-taking routine.
notectl Use Cases
- Creating quick scratchpad notes during a development session.
- Appending progress logs to a daily journal note directly from a script.
- Searching for specific code snippets or meeting notes stored in Apple Notes.
- Automating note creation as part of a larger CLI-based workflow.
How notectl Works
- The user issues a command using the notectl binary (e.g.,
notectl list). - The utility parses the command and arguments to determine the intended action.
- The skill executes targeted AppleScript commands to communicate with the macOS Apple Notes background process.
- Data is retrieved from or written to the Apple Notes database and the result is displayed in the terminal.
notectl Setup
Ensure you are running macOS and have the Apple Notes app installed. To use this within the context of Openclaw Skills, ensure your terminal emulator has 'Automation' permissions for Apple Notes in System Settings > Privacy & Security.
# Verify installation by listing your folders
notectl folders
# List notes in your default folder
notectl list
notectl Data Schema & Taxonomy
The skill interacts with the standard Apple Notes data structure. It organizes and retrieves information based on the following taxonomy:
| Element | Data Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Folder | String | The container name (e.g., Notes, Research, Journal) |
| Title | String | The primary header of the note used for identification |
| Body | String | The rich text or plain text content of the note |
| Query | String | Search terms used to filter note titles and content |
notectl Advanced Features
- Context-aware searching across both note titles and body content.
- Flexible folder targeting for the add command to keep notes organized by project.
- Append functionality specifically designed for daily logs and task tracking.
- Integration ready for shell scripts and other Openclaw Skills to automate documentation.
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