bear-notes

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

Updated Mar 3, 2026

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

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npx skills add https://github.com/hammadparveez/mrhammadclaw --skill bear-notes-hammadparveez

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

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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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 Appending: Add new text to existing notes.
Use Case: As a writer, you can dictate a new idea and have it automatically saved as a Bear note with the tag "ideas" using a voice command.

Quick Start

Create a new Bear 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.

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

To create Bear notes from the command line, use the grizzly CLI tool. It allows you to quickly generate new notes with specified titles and tags without manual app interaction.

How do I search and open existing notes in Bear using the CLI?▼

You can search and open existing Bear notes using the grizzly CLI by querying with specific note IDs or tags. This retrieves matching entries directly from the running macOS application.

Does managing Bear notes with grizzly require an API token?▼

An API token is optional for managing Bear notes with grizzly. Basic operations like creating and searching notes work without it, but advanced management tasks require token configuration.

Can I append text to an existing note in Bear via the CLI?▼

Yes, you can append text to an existing note in Bear via the CLI. The grizzly tool supports adding new text content to your current entries programmatically.

Do I need the Bear app running to use grizzly for note management?▼

Yes, you need the Bear app installed and actively running on macOS. The grizzly CLI interfaces directly with the local application to facilitate note creation and retrieval.

What is the best way to organize Bear notes by tags from the terminal?▼

The best way to organize Bear notes by tags from the terminal is using the grizzly CLI. It enables assigning tags during note creation and retrieving entries filtered by specific tags.