Two ways to give Claude (or any AI tool) your Apple Notes.
plain files
Export your notes as Markdown — how to export Apple Notes — and point any tool at the folder. Claude Code, Cursor, and every file-reading AI can search Markdown. This works with any exporter for a one-time snapshot.
live, over MCP
Notes Exporter keeps the export syncing in real time and serves it over a built-in local MCP server — Claude reads your current notes, messages, contacts and Screen Time. Setup: connect the MCP server.
Examples:
- "find my notes about the kitchen renovation and summarize where we landed"
- "what did Anna and I agree about the trip, in notes or in our messages?"
- "draft a follow-up from my meeting notes from Tuesday"
- "how has my screen time trended since I deleted the news apps?"
Everything stays local — the server runs on your Mac and serves only what you exported.
Download Notes Exporter for Mac
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