Delete a Note

This skill removes a note from the notes database.

Instructions

1. Check Configuration Exists

Use the Read tool to try reading notes-config.yaml.

If the file doesn't exist: Report: "Notes aren't configured yet. There's nothing to delete. I can help you set up notes — just ask me to add a note."

Stop execution.

2. Read the Configuration

Read notes-config.yaml and extract the notes_path value.

Handle path resolution:

• •If the path starts with ~, expand it to the user's home directory
• •If the path starts with ./, it's relative to the config file location

3. Check Database Exists

Use the Read tool to try reading <notes_path>/index.md.

If it doesn't exist, report: "The notes database hasn't been initialized yet. There's nothing to delete."

4. Find the Note

From the user's request, determine which note they want to delete.

Check the index for a matching topic. If no exact match, list available notes and ask for clarification.

5. Confirm Deletion

Before deleting, confirm with the user:

"Are you sure you want to delete the note '[topic]'? This cannot be undone."

Only proceed if the user confirms.

6. Delete the Note File

Use Bash to remove the note file:

rm <notes_path>/<topic>.md

7. Update the Index

1. •Use Read tool to read <notes_path>/index.md
2. •Use Edit tool to remove the line containing the deleted note
3. •If no notes remain, add "No notes yet." to the Notes section

8. Confirm to User

Report that the note was deleted successfully.