apple-notes
Manage Apple Notes via the `memo` CLI on macOS (create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes). Use when a user asks OpenClaw to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders.
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Discovery
85%Based on the skill's description, can an agent find and select it at the right time? Clear, specific descriptions lead to better discovery.
This is a well-crafted skill description that clearly specifies capabilities and includes explicit 'Use when' guidance. The main weakness is trigger term coverage - while it includes some natural phrases, it could benefit from additional variations users might naturally say when wanting to work with notes.
Suggestions
Expand trigger terms to include common variations like 'Apple Notes', 'notes app', 'jot down', 'write a note', or 'save a note' to improve discoverability.
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Specificity | Lists multiple specific concrete actions: 'create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes'. Also specifies the tool ('memo' CLI) and platform (macOS). | 3 / 3 |
Completeness | Clearly answers both what ('Manage Apple Notes via the memo CLI...create, view, edit, delete, search, move, and export notes') and when ('Use when a user asks...to add a note, list notes, search notes, or manage note folders'). | 3 / 3 |
Trigger Term Quality | Includes natural terms like 'add a note', 'list notes', 'search notes', 'manage note folders', but missing common variations like 'Apple Notes', 'notes app', 'jot down', 'write a note', or 'save a note'. | 2 / 3 |
Distinctiveness Conflict Risk | Highly distinctive with specific triggers: 'Apple Notes', 'memo CLI', 'macOS', and note-specific actions. Unlikely to conflict with other skills due to the specific platform and tool references. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 11 / 12 Passed |
Implementation
72%Reviews the quality of instructions and guidance provided to agents. Good implementation is clear, handles edge cases, and produces reliable results.
This is a well-structured, concise CLI reference that efficiently documents the memo notes commands. The main weakness is the reliance on 'interactive selection' for several operations without explaining the interaction flow or providing scriptable alternatives, which limits automation use cases. Adding examples of expected prompts or non-interactive flags would improve actionability.
Suggestions
Show example output or interaction flow for interactive commands (e.g., what the note selection prompt looks like)
Document any non-interactive flags or piping options for automation scenarios
Add error handling guidance for common failures (e.g., permission denied, note with attachments)
| Dimension | Reasoning | Score |
|---|---|---|
Conciseness | The content is lean and efficient, presenting only essential commands and flags without explaining what Apple Notes is or how CLI tools work. Every section delivers actionable information without padding. | 3 / 3 |
Actionability | Commands are concrete and copy-paste ready, but several operations (create, edit, delete, move, export) rely on 'interactive selection' without showing what the interaction looks like or providing non-interactive alternatives for automation. | 2 / 3 |
Workflow Clarity | This is a simple reference skill with clear individual commands, but lacks validation steps or error handling guidance. The limitations section hints at potential failures but doesn't explain how to detect or recover from them. | 2 / 3 |
Progressive Disclosure | For a simple CLI reference skill under 50 lines, the content is well-organized with clear section headers. No external references are needed, and the structure allows quick scanning for specific operations. | 3 / 3 |
Total | 10 / 12 Passed |
Validation
72%Checks the skill against the spec for correct structure and formatting. All validation checks must pass before discovery and implementation can be scored.
Validation — 8 / 11 Passed
Validation for skill structure
| Criteria | Description | Result |
|---|---|---|
metadata_version | 'metadata.version' is missing | Warning |
metadata_field | 'metadata' should map string keys to string values | Warning |
frontmatter_unknown_keys | Unknown frontmatter key(s) found; consider removing or moving to metadata | Warning |
Total | 8 / 11 Passed | |
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