bear-notes

Create, search, and manage Bear notes via the Grizzly CLI.

Updated Mar 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill bear-notes-kastalien-research
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory/tree/main/lettabot/.skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Kastalien-Research/kastalien-factory --skill bear-notes-kastalien-research

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Bear users often struggle to quickly create, search, and organize notes without leaving Bear or switching apps. This skill provides a lightweight command-line workflow to interact with Bear via the Grizzly CLI, enabling programmatic note creation, retrieval, and tagging from scripts or terminal sessions.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create notes from the terminal and attach tags for organization.
  • Search, read, and open existing Bear notes by ID or tag, enabling quick retrieval in workflows.
  • Integrate Bear note management into automation scripts for project planning, journaling, or knowledge capture.

Quick Start

Create a Bear note from the terminal using grizzly.

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I create and tag Bear notes from the command line?

You can create and tag Bear notes from the command line by using the Grizzly CLI to send programmatic requests. This allows you to generate notes and attach organizational tags directly from terminal sessions or automation scripts without opening the Bear app.

Can I search and retrieve Bear notes by ID or tag in terminal workflows?

Yes, you can search and retrieve Bear notes by ID or tag in terminal workflows. The Grizzly CLI queries Bear's API to read, search, and open existing notes, enabling quick content retrieval during project planning or knowledge capture.

Do I need a Bear API token and Grizzly binaries to manage notes via CLI?

Yes, managing Bear notes via CLI requires a Bear API token and installed Grizzly binaries. These prerequisites allow the command-line interface to perform token-based authentication and execute operations against Bear's API on macOS.

What is the best way to automate Bear note management for project planning?

The best way to automate Bear note management is integrating the Grizzly CLI into your automation scripts. This lightweight command-line workflow programmatically creates, retrieves, and tags notes, streamlining knowledge capture and project planning without switching apps.

Does Bear CLI automation work for macOS users who need quick note capture?

Bear CLI automation targets macOS users working with Bear and Grizzly for quick note capture. It provides a lightweight command-line workflow to interact with Bear, enabling programmatic note creation, retrieval, and tagging directly from terminal sessions.

When should I use command line Bear note management instead of the Bear app?

You should use command line Bear note management when you need to integrate note creation, retrieval, and tagging into automation scripts or terminal workflows. It solves the problem of quickly organizing notes without leaving your current development environment.