apple-notes-prod-checklist

# Apple Notes Production Checklist ## Overview Before deploying Apple Notes automation to a production macOS machine, validate every dependency: TCC permissions, iCloud sync health, Notes.app availability, error handling robustness, and data security. Unlike cloud services where deployment is a push, Apple Notes automation requires physical or remote access to a Mac with a logged-in user session. This checklist ensures nothing is missed before going live. ## Pre-Deployment Checklist ### Permissions and Access - [ ] TCC automation permission granted (System Settings > Privacy > Automation) - [ ] Permission tested from the exact context that will run in production (Terminal, launchd, etc.) - [ ] Full Disk Access granted if reading Notes database directly (not recommended) - [ ] Script runs without interactive prompts (no "Allow" dialogs left) ### Application Configuration - [ ] Notes.app configured to launch at login (System Settings > General > Login Items) - [ ] Target Apple ID / iCloud account signed in and syncing - [ ] "On My Mac" account enabled if local storage is needed - [ ] Correct default account set for automation scripts ### Data and Sync - [ ] iCloud sync verified working (create note on Mac, verify on iPhone) - [ ] Backup strategy documented (JSON export on schedule) - [ ] Exported data files have restricted permissions (`chmod 600`) - [ ] No sensitive data written to logs or temp files ### Reliability - [ ] Error handling for all AppleEvent failure codes ...