Apple Notes MCP
Server Configuration
Describes the environment variables required to run the server.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||
Instructions
Guidance the server publishes about itself, which clients place ahead of the tool catalog so the model reads it before choosing anything.
This server publishes no instructions, or was last inspected before Glama recorded them.
Capabilities
Features and capabilities supported by this server
Protocol revision2025-11-25
| Capability | Details |
|---|---|
| tools | {
"listChanged": true
} |
Tools
Functions exposed to the LLM to take actions
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| notes_statusA | Check whether Apple Notes automation is available and return account/note counts. |
| notes_list_accountsA | List Apple Notes accounts available to the current macOS user. |
| notes_list_foldersA | List Apple Notes folders, optionally scoped to one account. |
| notes_searchA | Search Apple Notes by title and plaintext body. Returns stable IDs for follow-up read, update, move, and delete tools. |
| notes_getB | Read a full Apple Note, including plaintext and HTML body. |
| notes_createA | Create a new Apple Note in a target folder. bodyHtml should be valid lightweight HTML such as div, p, ul, ol, li, h1-h3. |
| notes_updateA | Update a note title and/or HTML body. Prefer noteId lookup for correctness. |
| notes_moveA | Move a note to another folder, including folders in another account. Defaults to dryRun=true so clients can verify the resolved note and destination before moving. |
| notes_deleteB | Delete an Apple Note. Defaults to dryRun=true so clients can verify the resolved note before deletion. |
| notes_create_folderB | Create a folder in an Apple Notes account. |
Prompts
Interactive templates invoked by user choice
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No prompts | |
Resources
Contextual data attached and managed by the client
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
No resources | |
TDQS
Scored across 10 tools
Each tool has a clearly distinct purpose: status, listing accounts, listing folders, searching, reading, creating, updating, moving, deleting notes, and creating folders. No two tools overlap in functionality.
All tools follow the consistent 'notes_<action>' pattern using snake_case. Actions are clear verbs or verb-noun combinations (e.g., list_accounts, create_folder), forming a predictable naming convention.
With 10 tools, the server is well-scoped for managing Apple Notes. It covers all essential operations without being overly numerous or too sparse.
The set covers the full lifecycle of notes (CRUD plus move) and major organizational features (accounts, folders, search). Minor gaps exist, such as missing folder deletion or rename, but core workflows are well supported.