bear-notes

Create, search, and manage Bear notes using the grizzly CLI.

Updated Jan 29, 2026

Search Tags:#productivity #cli #macos #notes #grizzly #bear

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npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill bear-notes-douglasjs

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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools/tree/main/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/douglasjs/clawdbot_plugin_tools --skill bear-notes-douglasjs

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires grizzly, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with specified titles and tags.
Note Retrieval: Search and open existing notes by ID or tag.
Content Management: Append text to existing notes.
Use Case: You can rapidly jot down ideas, organize meeting minutes, or search for specific information across your Bear notes without leaving your current workflow.

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?▼

The grizzly CLI tool allows you to create new notes with specific titles and tags, search for existing notes by ID or tag, and append text to notes currently stored in your Bear app.

How do I create a new note in Bear with specific tags using the CLI?▼

You can create a new note in Bear with specific tags using the grizzly CLI by specifying the desired title and tags, which automatically generates and organizes the note within your Bear app.

Do I need an API token to use grizzly for Bear note management?▼

An optional Bear API token is required for certain grizzly CLI operations, but the grizzly binary must be installed and configured on your macOS system to perform any note management tasks.

Can I append text to an existing Bear note without opening the application?▼

You can append text to an existing Bear note without opening the application by utilizing the grizzly CLI tool to target the note by its ID and add content directly from your terminal.

How do I search and retrieve Bear notes by tag via the terminal?▼

You can search and retrieve Bear notes by tag via the terminal by using grizzly CLI commands to list available tags and open matching notes by their specific ID, bypassing the graphical interface.

What are the limitations of using grizzly CLI for Bear notes?▼

The primary limitation of using grizzly CLI for Bear notes is that certain operations require an optional Bear API token, and the tool is exclusively designed for macOS environments.