TL;DR: A reverse-engineered CLI exposes Apple Notes' full feature set to AI agents, enabling rich note creation, search, editing, and native PencilKit drawings.
Summary: An independent developer created NotesCTL, a CLI that reverse-engineers Apple Notes' private API to cover all app features—including tags, rich links, attachments, checklists, tables, audio transcriptions, and PencilKit drawings. It supports smart folders, sub-folders, and customizable Markdown export. Currently in early testing for MacStories Club members, with open-sourcing planned next month.
Why it matters: For AI builders, this unlocks Apple Notes as a native tool for coding agents like Codex and Claude Cowork, enabling deep research report assembly and native drawing generation. Watch for the open-source release and test it as a Notes integration for your agents.
Source: x_com