bear-notes

Manage Bear notes on macOS using the grizzly CLI tool.

Updated Mar 2, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr --skill bear-notes-chebizarro
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/chebizarro/swarmstr --skill bear-notes-chebizarro

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires github.com/tylerwince/grizzly/cmd/grizzly@latest, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation, searching, and management of notes within the Bear app on macOS, streamlining your note-taking workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Easily create new notes with titles and tags.
  • Note Management: Append text to existing notes or list all tags.
  • Note Searching: Find notes by tag or ID.
  • Use Case: Quickly jot down meeting notes, tag them with "work", and later append follow-up action items to the same note.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "My First Note" and tag it "ideas".

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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

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

The grizzly CLI tool allows you to create new Bear notes with specific titles and tags, append text to existing notes, list all available tags, and search for notes by ID or tag directly from your terminal.

What do I need to use grizzly for Bear note management?

You need the Bear application installed and running on macOS, the grizzly CLI dependency installed, and optionally an API token to access certain Bear operations.

Can I append text to an existing Bear note using the CLI?

Yes, you can append text to an existing Bear note using the grizzly CLI tool, which supports adding follow-up action items or updates directly to previously created notes.

How do I search for Bear notes by tag or ID?

You can search for Bear notes by tag or ID using the grizzly CLI tool, which provides functionality to find specific notes by querying their associated tags or their unique note ID.

Are there limitations when managing Bear notes with grizzly?

Limitations include requiring the Bear app to be actively running on macOS for the grizzly CLI to function, and needing an optional API token for certain operations, restricting use to macOS environments.