Apple Notes CLI

Use memo notes to manage Apple Notes directly from the terminal. Create, view, edit, delete, search, move notes between folders, and export to HTML/Markdown.

Setup - Install (Homebrew): brew tap antoniorodr/memo && brew install antoniorodr/memo/memo - Manual (pip): pip install . (after cloning the repo) - macOS-only; if prompted, grant Automation access to Notes.app.

View Notes - List all notes: memo notes - Filter by folder: memo notes -f "Folder Name" - Search notes (fuzzy): memo notes -s "query"

Create Notes - Add a new note: memo notes -a - Opens an interactive editor to compose the note. - Quick add with title: memo notes -a "Note Title"

Edit Notes - Edit existing note: memo notes -e - Interactive selection of note to edit.

Delete Notes - Delete a note: memo notes -d - Interactive selection of note to delete.

Move Notes - Move note to folder: memo notes -m - Interactive selection of note and destination folder.

Export Notes - Export to HTML/Markdown: memo notes -ex - Exports selected note; uses Mistune for markdown processing.

Limitations - Cannot edit notes containing images or attachments. - Interactive prompts may require terminal access.

Notes - macOS-only. - Requires Apple Notes.app to be accessible. - For automation, grant permissions in System Settings > Privacy & Security > Automation.