Can I use rich formatting like bold text and lists?

Yes, the skill supports various HTML tags such as headings, bold, italics, unordered/ordered lists, and links to provide structured formatting within note bodies.

Does this skill work on Windows or Linux?

No, this skill is specifically designed for macOS as it relies on AppleScript, JXA, and PyXA to interface with the native Apple Notes desktop application.

How does it handle folders that don't exist yet?

The skill includes an 'ensurePath' logic that checks for existing folders and recursively creates any missing intermediate folders in the hierarchy before creating a note.

Can I automate notes in specific accounts like iCloud?

Absolutely. The skill includes logic to explicitly resolve and target specific accounts like 'iCloud' or 'On My Mac' to ensure notes are stored in the correct location.

Automating Apple Notes

Name: Automating Apple Notes
Author: SpillwaveSolutions

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Productivity & Workflow

Automates macOS Apple Notes creation, organization, and content management using JXA and PyXA.

About

This skill provides Claude with specialized capabilities to programmatically control the Apple Notes app on macOS. It enables complex workflows like deep folder path resolution, HTML-formatted note creation, and batch querying of notes across different accounts such as iCloud or local storage. By leveraging modern Python-based PyXA and legacy JXA/Scripting Bridge patterns, it offers a robust toolkit for developers looking to integrate native macOS note-taking into automated meeting workflows, research organization, or personal knowledge management systems.

Key Features

Recursive folder path creation and automated directory resolution
HTML-based rich text note generation and formatting
Multi-account support for iCloud and local storage accounts
3 GitHub stars
Advanced querying with filters for batch move and delete operations
UI scripting and Objective-C fallbacks for attachments and checklists

Use Cases

Programmatic organization of research data into hierarchical folder structures
Automated creation of structured meeting notes from transcripts or calendar events
Bulk importing of external content into Apple Notes via HTML and JSON

About

Key Features

Recursive folder path creation and automated directory resolution
HTML-based rich text note generation and formatting
Multi-account support for iCloud and local storage accounts
3 GitHub stars
Advanced querying with filters for batch move and delete operations
UI scripting and Objective-C fallbacks for attachments and checklists

Use Cases

Programmatic organization of research data into hierarchical folder structures
Automated creation of structured meeting notes from transcripts or calendar events
Bulk importing of external content into Apple Notes via HTML and JSON