How does the skill interact with the Voice Memos database?

It queries the CloudRecordings.db file located in the user's Group Containers using SQLite3, handling specific data formats like Apple's core data epoch timestamps.

Can I programmatically extract transcripts from recordings?

Yes, this skill provides specific scripts to navigate the Voice Memos UI, select transcripts, and write them to a text file using the system clipboard.

What macOS permissions are required for this skill?

UI-based actions require Accessibility permissions for your terminal or script runner. Advanced data access and database querying require Full Disk Access.

Does Voice Memos have a native AppleScript dictionary?

No, because Voice Memos is a Catalyst app, it lacks a standard AppleScript dictionary. This skill uses a combination of UI scripting via System Events and direct database access to bypass this limitation.

Voice Memos Automation

Name: Voice Memos Automation
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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Automates Apple Voice Memos on macOS via UI scripting and direct database access for recording, exporting, and transcript retrieval.

This skill provides programmatic control over the macOS Voice Memos app, overcoming its lack of a native AppleScript dictionary. By leveraging a hybrid approach of JXA-based UI scripting and direct SQLite database interaction, it enables users to trigger recordings, export audio files, and programmatically extract transcripts. It is particularly useful for developers looking to integrate voice recordings into automated workflows, such as archiving meetings or processing voice-to-text data, while providing clear guidance on navigating macOS permission requirements like Full Disk Access and Accessibility.

주요 기능

01Direct SQLite database querying for advanced metadata and record access

02Programmatic export of voice recordings and transcripts to local files

03Automated audio recording control via System Events UI scripting

04Integrated permission validation for Accessibility and Full Disk Access

05Workflow patterns for Catalyst-based apps lacking native API dictionaries

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사용 사례

01Programmatically extracting and saving transcripts from existing voice memos

02Batch exporting and archiving voice recordings for project documentation

03Automating voice capture as part of a larger macOS productivity workflow

What are Skills?·How to Install

Install with 🐟 Skill.Fish

npx skillfish add spillwavesolutions/automating-mac-apps-plugin automating-voice-memos

For use in Claude.ai and ChatGPT

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