Apple Notes Install & Auth

Overview

Apple Notes has no REST API. Automation uses macOS scripting technologies: AppleScript, JavaScript for Automation (JXA), Shortcuts, and the osascript command-line tool. No SDK to install — but you need macOS accessibility permissions.

Prerequisites

• macOS 13+ (Ventura or later recommended)
• Terminal app or iTerm2
• System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Automation permissions

Instructions

Step 1: Grant Automation Permissions

# macOS requires explicit permission for scripts to control Notes.app
# The first time you run an osascript command targeting Notes, macOS will prompt.
# You can also pre-grant in: System Preferences > Privacy & Security > Automation