bear-notes

Manage Bear notes on macOS using the grizzly CLI tool.

1|Updated Feb 14, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/AmitabhainArunachala/clawd --skill bear-notes-amitabhainarunachala
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/AmitabhainArunachala/clawd/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/AmitabhainArunachala/clawd --skill bear-notes-amitabhainarunachala

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation, searching, and management of notes within the Bear application on macOS, eliminating manual interaction with the app for common tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Open and read existing notes by their ID.
  • Content Appending: Add text to existing notes.
  • Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
  • Note Searching: Find notes associated with specific tags.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "Meeting Minutes" and tag it "work".

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I manage Bear notes from the command line on macOS?

You can manage Bear notes on macOS using the grizzly CLI tool to create notes, search by tag, append text, and list tags without opening the Bear app directly.

Can I create and tag markdown notes in Bear automatically?

Yes, you can create new Bear notes with specific titles and tags automatically by executing grizzly CLI commands through this Skill.

Do I need a Bear API token to search notes by tag?

Searching Bear notes by tag and listing tags uses the grizzly CLI tool, while certain operations optionally require a Bear API token to access note content.

What is the best way to append text to an existing note in Bear?

The grizzly CLI tool provides an appending function that adds text content directly to existing Bear notes, identified by their note ID.

Does this Bear notes CLI tool work on Windows or Linux?

No, this Skill manages notes within the Bear application, which requires macOS, meaning it is not compatible with Windows or Linux environments.

Why do I need the Bear app installed to use grizzly CLI commands?

The grizzly CLI tool interacts directly with the Bear app database, meaning the Bear application must be installed and running locally on macOS to facilitate note retrieval and creation.