bear-notes

Create, open, update, and search Bear notes from the command line.

Updated Apr 8, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw --skill bear-notes-johnnywhitemike
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw/tree/main/openclaw/.openclaw/openclaw/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/JOHNNYWHITEMIKE/openclaw --skill bear-notes-johnnywhitemike

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Creating, tagging, and searching Bear notes can become repetitive when you need to manage lots of notes from your terminal instead of using the Bear UI.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create notes from the command line: Turn piped text into a new Bear note with a title and tag, such as logging quick thoughts into your work inbox.
  • Read and open notes reliably: Open notes by Bear note ID, using callbacks when you need to read results back from Bear.
  • Append content and manage tags: Append additional text to an existing note and list or search tags to keep your note system organized.

Quick Start

Install grizzly on macOS, authenticate by saving your Bear API token to ~/.config/grizzly/token, then create a tagged note by piping your text into grizzly create with a title and tag.

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Bear notes from the terminal?

To create Bear notes from the terminal, pipe your text into the grizzly command execution tool with a specified title and tag, turning command line output into a new note.

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

Yes, you can append text to an existing Bear note via the command line by targeting the Bear note ID, enabling note enrichment directly from your macOS terminal workflow.

How does tag search work for Bear notes in a terminal workflow?

Tag search for Bear notes works by listing and querying tags through the grizzly command line tool, leveraging Bear x-callback-url actions to enable tag-based discovery and organization.

Do I need a Bear API token to manage notes from the command line?

You optionally need a Bear API token for command line operations that require Bear responses, configured by saving the token to a token-file for callback support.

What is the best way to capture quick thoughts into Bear on macOS?

The best way to capture quick thoughts into Bear on macOS is using grizzly to pipe terminal text into a new tagged note, streamlining quick capture workflows without leaving the command line.

Why use x-callback-url actions for opening Bear notes?

You use Bear x-callback-url actions for opening notes because they provide callback support, which is necessary to reliably read note results and data back from Bear into your terminal.