Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is strictly for macOS as it interacts directly with the native Apple Notes application.

What happens if I try to delete a folder that still has notes?

The skill will return an error stating the folder is not empty. You must move or delete the notes inside first.

Can Claude access my locked or password-protected notes?

No, password-protected notes are restricted for security and cannot be accessed or modified by the Apple Notes skill.

Does it support multiple iCloud accounts?

It supports any account currently configured in your macOS Notes app, including iCloud, Exchange, and Gmail.

How do I fix permission denied errors?

You must grant automation permission to your terminal or AI host in macOS System Preferences under Security & Privacy.

Apple Notes for Claude

Name: Apple Notes for Claude
Author: sweetrb

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Productivity & Workflow

Integrates Claude with Apple Notes on macOS to create, search, and manage personal notes and folders through natural language.

About

This skill provides a powerful bridge between Claude and the native macOS Notes application, allowing users to automate note-taking and information retrieval directly from their AI-assisted development environment. By leveraging Model Context Protocol (MCP), it enables Claude to perform full CRUD operations, manage complex folder structures, and search through your existing knowledge base, effectively turning Apple Notes into a programmable database for your thoughts and project details.

Key Features

Create, read, update, and delete notes via natural language
Seamless macOS integration using standard automation permissions
Deep search functionality by title or note content
Manage and organize notes into custom folders
4 GitHub stars
Support for iCloud, Gmail, and Exchange accounts

Use Cases

Capturing AI-generated code summaries or meeting notes directly to macOS
Automating the organization of project-related thoughts into specific folders
Querying personal notes to provide context for coding tasks or documentation

About

Key Features

Create, read, update, and delete notes via natural language
Seamless macOS integration using standard automation permissions
Deep search functionality by title or note content
Manage and organize notes into custom folders
4 GitHub stars
Support for iCloud, Gmail, and Exchange accounts

Use Cases

Capturing AI-generated code summaries or meeting notes directly to macOS
Automating the organization of project-related thoughts into specific folders
Querying personal notes to provide context for coding tasks or documentation