Editing Layer
Professional editing on macOS.
- Slash commands for instant formatting
- Markdown triggers for lists and structure
- Floating toolbar for rapid selection styling
A macOS Companion for Apple Notes
Keep Apple Notes for capture. Keep Markdown for the durable copy.
NotesBridge adds a professional editing layer on top of Apple Notes and exports a local Markdown workspace that stays useful in Obsidian, Git, and AI workflows.
Inside Apple Notes
Weekly planning
• Finalize release notes
• Review Launch Checklist
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On disk (Markdown)
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# Weekly planning
- Finalize release notes
- Review [[Launch Checklist]]Capabilities
One tool on top, one durable vault on disk.
Sync Output
Durable, local-first workspace.
- Folder structure preserved as real files
- Native attachments exported in-place
- Front matter and internal links retained
Integrations
Works where you already live.
- Perfect companion for Obsidian vaults
- Version control your notes with Git
- Process your knowledge with AI agents
Workflow
Simple to adopt. Hard to lose.
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Connect to Apple Notes
Launch the menu bar companion and grant the necessary permissions. NotesBridge reads your local Apple Notes database directly—no cloud intermediaries required.
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Set Your Vault Destination
Choose a local folder or your Obsidian vault. NotesBridge will map your Apple Notes folders into a clean, searchable Markdown hierarchy.
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Write & Sync
Use our inline tools to write faster in Apple Notes. Your local Markdown copy stays in sync, ready for search, archival, or automation.
Q&A
Common Questions
Is NotesBridge a plugin inside Apple Notes?
No. Apple Notes does not expose a public plugin API. NotesBridge runs as a separate macOS companion app that uses Accessibility APIs to provide inline editing tools.
Does it sync back into Apple Notes?
Currently, sync is one-way: Apple Notes to Markdown. This keeps your local vault as the "trusted archive" while allowing you to use Apple Notes as your primary capture tool.
Does it handle attachments and images?
Yes. NotesBridge exports native Apple Notes attachments, scans, and images into an attachments folder alongside your Markdown files, preserving their context.
Why use this instead of manual export?
Manual export is tedious and loses structure. NotesBridge automates the process, preserves folder hierarchies, handles internal links, and keeps your Markdown vault up-to-date as you write.