Apple Notes Core Workflow B — Export & Conversion

Overview

Export Apple Notes to portable formats: Markdown, JSON, HTML files, and SQLite databases. Apple Notes stores content as HTML internally — these workflows convert it to developer-friendly formats.

Prerequisites

• Authorization for exact folders and fields, an encrypted owner-only destination, and a retention/deletion policy.
• A test export of synthetic notes and a checksum/reconciliation method.
• A decision on attachment handling; do not infer that content or attachment export is complete from JXA metadata.

Instructions

1. Export one named scope at a time, minimize fields, and keep note content out of command history and console output.
2. Create the destination with restrictive permissions before export; sanitize filenames and HTML before writing derived files.
3. Verify record count and checksum, then encrypt or move the artifact according to the approved handling policy.
4. Keep SQLite or search indexes private and time-bounded; they replicate sensitive note data.

Procedure