bear-notes

Manage Bear notes via the grizzly CLI on macOS.

Updated Apr 3, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill bear-notes-beirux
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills/tree/main/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/BEIRUX/agent-skills --skill bear-notes-beirux

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill provides command-line access to Bear so users can programmatically create, read, search, append to, and manage notes on macOS, removing friction from manual note-taking and retrieval.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create new notes with titles and tags for quick capture workflows.
  • Read or open notes by ID and retrieve JSON responses using x-callback for automation.
  • Append text to existing notes and list or search tags to organize information.
  • Use Case: Automatically capture meeting notes, tag them for projects, and retrieve them later by tag for follow-up.

Quick Start

Create a note titled My Note with content Note content here and tag it as work using the grizzly CLI.

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 from the command line on macOS using the grizzly CLI to create, read, search, and update notes programmatically. It requires the Bear app installed and a grizzly Bear API token configured for JSON output.

Can I automate note creation and tagging in Bear using a CLI?

Yes, you can automate note creation and tagging in Bear using a CLI. The grizzly CLI allows you to create new notes with specific titles, add content, and assign tags for quick capture workflows and project organization.

Do I need a Bear API token to retrieve note data via x-callback?

Yes, retrieving JSON responses for Bear notes via x-callback requires a Bear API token. The token must be accessible at ~/.config/grizzly/token to perform callbacks, read notes by ID, and automate note updates.

What's the best way to search and organize Bear notes programmatically?

The best way to search and organize Bear notes programmatically is using the grizzly CLI for tag-based retrieval. You can list, search tags, and retrieve notes by tag to organize information and automate follow-ups for meeting notes.

How do I append text to an existing Bear note via the command line?

You append text to an existing Bear note via the command line by executing grizzly CLI commands targeting the specific note. This allows automated note updates and quick additions to existing content without manual app interaction.

Does grizzly CLI work with Bear for quick capture and automated note updates?

Yes, grizzly CLI works with Bear on macOS for quick capture and automated note updates. It removes manual friction by providing programmatic access to create, read, append to, and search notes directly from the command line.