How to Export Apple Notes to a CSV File

Anyquery is a SQL query engine that enables you to execute SQL queries on virtually anything, including Apple Notes. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to export your Apple Notes to a CSV file using Anyquery.

Prerequisites

Before you start, ensure you have the following:

Step 1: Install the Apple Notes Plugin

First, you need to install the Apple Notes plugin. Open your terminal and run the following command:

anyquery install notes

On the first query, a popup will ask if you want your terminal to have access to Apple Notes. Make sure to allow it.

Step 2: Query Your Notes

Once the plugin is installed and configured, you can query your Apple Notes. Here is an example query to get all your notes:

SELECT * FROM notes_items;

Step 3: Export Notes to a CSV File

To export your notes to a CSV file, use the following command in your terminal:

anyquery -q "SELECT * FROM notes_items" --csv > notes.csv

Example of Exporting Notes with Specific Columns

You can also select specific columns to export. For instance, to export only the note title and creation date, use the following command:

anyquery -q "SELECT name AS 'Title', creation_date AS 'Created At' FROM notes_items" --csv > notes.csv

Step 4: Handling Large Outputs

If you have a lot of notes, the default output mode might not be suitable. Switch to a different output format like JSON, plain text, etc., to avoid issues:

anyquery -q "SELECT * FROM notes_items" --json > notes.json

Conclusion

You have successfully exported your Apple Notes to a CSV file using Anyquery. You can further manipulate or share this CSV file as needed.

For more information on available functions and features, refer to the functions documentation. If you encounter any issues, check the troubleshooting guide.