# voice-memo-organizer

> Claude/Codex skill by [@cathrynlavery](https://omgskills.com/library/cathrynlavery/index.md) · 59 stars · Updated 2026-05-22

Find, transcribe, summarize, and organize all Apple Voice Memos into a searchable archive. Batch processes hundreds of recordings locally using whisper.cpp — no API keys needed. Use when the user wants to organize, transcribe, or search their voice memos, mentions untitled recordings, or asks about finding Apple Voice Memos on macOS.

## Install

```sh
git clone https://github.com/cathrynlavery/voice-memo-organizer ~/.claude/skills/voice-memo-organizer
```

## From README

Voice Memo Organizer Turn hundreds of untitled Apple Voice Memos into a searchable, organized archive with descriptive titles, summaries, themes, and key quotes. Prerequisites macOS with Voice Memos app (recordings synced via iCloud from iPhone) Full Disk Access for Terminal: System Settings \> Privacy & Security \> Full Disk Access \> enable the terminal app Homebrew installed Step-by-Step Process Step 1: Access Voice Memos Voice Memos are stored at: This path requires Full Disk Access. Verify access: If permission denied → user must enable Full Disk Access for their terminal app. If the directory is empty → user should open Voice Memos on Mac and wait for iCloud sync. The folder also contains CloudRecordings.db — a SQLite database with metadata: Step 2: Copy Recordings & Export Metadata Step 3: Transcription Tools The skill supports two transcription engines. Parakeet is recommended for most users; whisper.cpp is the lighter alternative for Macs with less RAM/disk.

## Links

- HTML page: https://omgskills.com/library/cathrynlavery/voice-memo-organizer/
- GitHub: https://github.com/cathrynlavery/voice-memo-organizer
- Author: [@cathrynlavery](https://omgskills.com/library/cathrynlavery/index.md)

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