bear-notes

Create, search, and manage Bear notes via the grizzly CLI on macOS.

2|Updated May 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill bear-notes-enclawed
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/enclawed/enclawed-oss --skill bear-notes-enclawed

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines everyday Bear note workflows so you can create, find, update, and organize notes without switching away from the command line.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create Notes: Quickly create new Bear notes with titles, tags, and content from standard input.
  • Search and Retrieve: Open notes by ID or tag, and read back note data through Bear callbacks.
  • Manage Existing Notes: Append text, list tags, and automate note organization with grizzly on macOS.
  • Use Case: A user can capture a meeting note, tag it for later, then reopen it by tag to continue adding context.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to create a new Bear note with a title, tag, and body text using grizzly on your Mac.

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 using the grizzly CLI to create, search, and append text to notes with tags. This enables deterministic note automation and retrieval directly within your macOS terminal.

Can I search and open existing Bear notes by tag using the CLI?

Yes, you can search and open Bear notes by tag or ID using grizzly callback-enabled commands. This requires the Bear app to be running to successfully execute open-note and open-tag operations and retrieve note data.

Do I need the Bear app running to create and append text to notes?

Yes, the Bear app must be running to handle open-note and open-tag operations. Note creation, appending text, and tagging workflows rely on Bear callbacks and optional API token storage configured through grizzly.

How do I create a new Bear note with a title and tags from the terminal?

You can create a new Bear note by passing the title, tags, and content from standard input to the grizzly CLI. This captures notes quickly and organizes them using deterministic configuration flags or config files.

What are the limitations of using grizzly for Bear note automation?

Grizzly for Bear note automation is limited to macOS workflows and depends on the Bear app running for open-tag and open-note callbacks. It does not support note operations outside of macOS environments.