Agent skill

Apple Notes Core Workflow A

by jeremylongshore in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace

Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts.

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Install Apple Notes Core Workflow A

skills CLI
$ npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill apple-notes-core-workflow-a -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace apple-notes-core-workflow-a --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/.curated/apple-notes-core-workflow-a .claude/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
apple-notes-core-workflow-a
GitHub stars
2.8k
Token cost
~1.6k tokens
SKILL.md length
316 words
Files
1
Skills in repo
3,342
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
MIT

At a glance

Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts.

  • Works in 3 steps: Batch Note Creator from Markdown Files → Note Template Engine (JXA) → Folder Organization Script
  • Batch-creating notes
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Prerequisites, Instructions and Procedure, plus 5 more sections
  • Calls osascript

What it does

Apple Notes Core Workflow A is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts. Use when batch-creating notes, syncing content from external sources, organizing notes into folder hierarchies, or building note templates. Trigger: "apple notes workflow", "batch notes", "note templates", "organize apple notes", "sync notes".

Its SKILL.md is about 1.6k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. It is a single SKILL.md file with no bundled scripts. Compatibility notes: Designed for Claude Code

The repository describes itself as: Model-agnostic agent-skills platform with a harness-free canonical layer, verified adapters, and the ccpi package manager. Explore at tonsofskills.com. The licence is MIT.

When your agent uses it

  • Batch-creating notes
  • Syncing content from external sources
  • Organizing notes into folder hierarchies
  • Building note templates

Example prompts

  • “apple notes workflow”
  • “batch notes”
  • “note templates”
  • “/apple-notes-core-workflow-a”

Requirements

  • Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code
  • Pre-approved tools (allowed-tools): Read, Write, Edit, Bash(osascript:*), Bash(node:*), Grep

Workflow steps

3 steps, taken from the step headings in SKILL.md.

  1. Batch Note Creator from Markdown Files
  2. Note Template Engine (JXA)
  3. Folder Organization Script

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit cfae287. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves these tools, so the agent can use them without asking each time:

    • Read
    • Write
    • Edit
    • Bash(osascript:*)
    • Bash(node:*)
    • Grep

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Shell commands in SKILL.md call:

    • osascript

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    Links to these hosts (documentation or services it may open):

    • macosxautomation.com
    • jxa-examples.akjems.com

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

  • Compatibility

    Designed for Claude Code

    From compatibility in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

Context cost

Apple Notes Core Workflow A loads about 1.6k tokens when it runs. Until then it costs about 86 tokens; SKILL.md has 316 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~86
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.6k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); files beside SKILL.md are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace at commit cfae287, republished under its MIT licence (© jeremylongshore). 316 words, ~1,610 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder).
name
apple-notes-core-workflow-a
description
Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts. Use when batch-creating notes, syncing content from external sources, organizing notes into folder hierarchies, or building note templates. Trigger: "apple notes workflow", "batch notes", "note templates", "organize apple notes", "sync notes".
allowed-tools
Read, Write, Edit, Bash(osascript:*), Bash(node:*), Grep
compatibility
Designed for Claude Code
version
1.6.0
license
MIT
author
Jeremy Longshore <jeremy@intentsolutions.io>
tags
saas, macos, apple-notes, automation, workflow

Apple Notes Core Workflow A — Note Management Automation

Overview

Primary workflow: automate Apple Notes management with batch creation, template-based note generation, folder organization, and content sync from external sources (Markdown files, RSS, calendar events).

Prerequisites

  • Approved source files, a named target account and pre-created test folder, and a backup/reconciliation plan for bulk changes.
  • Sanitization for external Markdown, feed, or calendar content before it becomes note HTML.
  • A durable source-record key for every import or move so retries can be reconciled.

Instructions

  1. Start with synthetic data in the configured local test folder; do not use a default account or create production folders implicitly.
  2. Validate and sanitize each source record before conversion, then enqueue one mutation at a time with an idempotency key.
  3. Record only opaque source keys and outcomes, inspect a bounded sample, and reconcile counts before widening scope.
  4. Stop on a timeout or unexpected folder match; do not rerun a whole batch blindly.

Procedure

Step 1: Batch Note Creator from Markdown Files
bash
#!/bin/bash
# scripts/markdown-to-notes.sh — Import Markdown files as Apple Notes

FOLDER_NAME="${1:-Imported}"

for md_file in *.md; do
  [ -f "$md_file" ] || continue
  title=$(head -1 "$md_file" | sed 's/^#\s*//')
  # Convert Markdown to basic HTML
  body=$(cat "$md_file" | sed 's/^# /<h1>/;s/$/<\/h1>/' | sed 's/^## /<h2>/;s/$/<\/h2>/' | sed 's/^- /<li>/;s/$/<\/li>/' | sed 's/^$/<br>/')

  osascript -l JavaScript -e "
    const Notes = Application('Notes');
    const account = Notes.defaultAccount;
    let folder = account.folders().find(f => f.name() === '$FOLDER_NAME');
    if (!folder) {
      folder = Notes.Folder({ name: '$FOLDER_NAME' });
      account.folders.push(folder);
    }
    const note = Notes.Note({ name: '$title', body: \`$body\` });
    folder.notes.push(note);
    'Created: $title';
  "
  echo "Imported: $md_file → $title"
done
Step 2: Note Template Engine (JXA)
javascript
// scripts/note-template.js — Run with: osascript -l JavaScript scripts/note-template.js
const Notes = Application('Notes');

const TEMPLATES = {
  meeting: (data) => `
    <h1>${data.title || 'Meeting Notes'}</h1>
    <p><strong>Date:</strong> ${new Date().toLocaleDateString()}</p>
    <p><strong>Attendees:</strong> ${data.attendees || 'TBD'}</p>
    <h2>Agenda</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
    <h2>Action Items</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
    <h2>Notes</h2><p></p>
  `,
  daily: (data) => `
    <h1>Daily Log — ${new Date().toLocaleDateString()}</h1>
    <h2>Tasks</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
    <h2>Accomplishments</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
    <h2>Blockers</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
  `,
  project: (data) => `
    <h1>${data.title || 'Project'}</h1>
    <p><strong>Status:</strong> ${data.status || 'Active'}</p>
    <h2>Overview</h2><p></p>
    <h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
    <h2>Timeline</h2><ul><li></li></ul>
  `,
};

function createFromTemplate(templateName, data, folderName) {
  const template = TEMPLATES[templateName];
  if (!template) throw new Error(`Unknown template: ${templateName}`);

  const account = Notes.defaultAccount;
  let folder = account.folders().find(f => f.name() === folderName);
  if (!folder) {
    folder = Notes.Folder({ name: folderName });
    account.folders.push(folder);
  }

  const body = template(data);
  const note = Notes.Note({ name: data.title || templateName, body });
  folder.notes.push(note);
  return note.id();
}

// Usage: create meeting notes
createFromTemplate('meeting', {
  title: 'Sprint Planning',
  attendees: 'Team Alpha',
}, 'Meetings');
Step 3: Folder Organization Script
bash
# Organize notes into folders based on naming conventions
osascript -l JavaScript -e '
  const Notes = Application("Notes");
  const account = Notes.defaultAccount;
  const allNotes = account.notes();

  const rules = [
    { pattern: /^Meeting:/i, folder: "Meetings" },
    { pattern: /^Project:/i, folder: "Projects" },
    { pattern: /^Daily/i, folder: "Daily Logs" },
    { pattern: /^TODO/i, folder: "Tasks" },
  ];

  let moved = 0;
  for (const note of allNotes) {
    const name = note.name();
    for (const rule of rules) {
      if (rule.pattern.test(name)) {
        let folder = account.folders().find(f => f.name() === rule.folder);
        if (!folder) {
          folder = Notes.Folder({ name: rule.folder });
          account.folders.push(folder);
        }
        Notes.move(note, { to: folder });
        moved++;
        break;
      }
    }
  }
  `Organized ${moved} notes into folders`;
'

Output

  • Batch Markdown file → Apple Notes importer
  • Template engine with meeting/daily/project templates
  • Rule-based folder organization
  • Folder creation on-demand

Error Handling

ErrorCauseSolution
Can't move noteNote is lockedUnlock note in Notes.app first
HTML rendering issuesInvalid HTML tagsUse basic tags: h1, h2, p, ul, li, strong
Slow batch importiCloud sync throttlingAdd 1s delay between note creates
Duplicate notesScript run twiceCheck for existing note by name before creating

Examples

For a migration rehearsal, import five synthetic Markdown files into a pre-created local test folder and reconcile the five source-record keys. For a live organization change, generate a dry-run move plan first, obtain owner approval, then process a small bounded batch rather than moving every matching note at once.

Resources

Next Steps

For exporting and converting notes, see apple-notes-core-workflow-b.

© jeremylongshore, MIT. Rendered from Markdown: HTML in the file is shown as text, images as links, and headings moved down two levels. Raw file

Files

Just SKILL.md in skills/.curated/apple-notes-core-workflow-a of jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace.

Open the folder on GitHubat commit cfae287

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Questions about Apple Notes Core Workflow A

What does Apple Notes Core Workflow A do?

Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts. Apple Notes Core Workflow A is an agent skill from jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace. Build automated note management workflows with Apple Notes JXA scripts.

When should I use Apple Notes Core Workflow A?

Apple Notes Core Workflow A fits situations like: batch-creating notes; syncing content from external sources; organizing notes into folder hierarchies; building note templates.

How do I install Apple Notes Core Workflow A in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill apple-notes-core-workflow-a -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/apple-notes-core-workflow-a in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .claude/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Apple Notes Core Workflow A in Codex?

Run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill apple-notes-core-workflow-a -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/.curated/apple-notes-core-workflow-a in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace) into .agents/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Apple Notes Core Workflow A in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace --skill apple-notes-core-workflow-a -a cursor` (or -a -a, -a or -a for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a, .gemini/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a, .github/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a and .opencode/skills/apple-notes-core-workflow-a in your project.

What does Apple Notes Core Workflow A need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Apple Notes Core Workflow A needs the command-line tools its instructions call (osascript). Its frontmatter pre-approves these tools: Read, Write, Edit, Bash(osascript:*), Bash(node:*), Grep. Compatibility (from SKILL.md): Designed for Claude Code.

Does Apple Notes Core Workflow A access the network?

SKILL.md names 2 domains. As links in the text: macosxautomation.com and jxa-examples.akjems.com. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Apple Notes Core Workflow A safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. Review the folder before installing.

What licence does Apple Notes Core Workflow A use?

Apple Notes Core Workflow A is published under the MIT licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Apple Notes Core Workflow A use?

About 1.6k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 6.4k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full.

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Who maintains Apple Notes Core Workflow A?

jeremylongshore (a GitHub user) maintains it in jeremylongshore/tons-of-skills-marketplace, which has 2,827 GitHub stars. The repository holds 3,342 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on October 10, 2026.

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