bear-notes

Create, read, and organize Bear notes from the command line.

5|Updated Jan 31, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill bear-notes-kcns008
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kcns008/clusterclaw --skill bear-notes-kcns008

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

This Skill removes the friction of managing Bear notes manually by letting you create, update, search, and organize notes from a single command-line workflow on macOS.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Create new Bear notes with titles and tags for quick capture.
  • Reading and Editing: Open notes by ID, append content, and retrieve note data through callbacks.
  • Organization and Search: List tags and browse notes by tag to keep personal or team knowledge organized.
  • Use Case: Capture meeting notes, then tag them, reopen them later, and append follow-up details without leaving the terminal.

Quick Start

Ask the assistant to create a Bear note with a title and tag, or to open an existing note and append text using grizzly on macOS.

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 manage Bear notes from the command line?

You can create, read, and organize Bear notes from the command line by using grizzly on macOS to draft new notes, append content, and apply tags. This requires the Bear app to be running to execute note-taking workflows successfully.

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

Yes, you can append text to an existing Bear note via CLI by opening the note by its ID and adding follow-up content. This allows you to update notes and retrieve note data through callbacks without leaving the terminal.

Does managing Bear notes from the CLI require a macOS environment?

Yes, managing Bear notes from the CLI requires a macOS environment because the Bear app must be actively running. The workflow uses grizzly with optional Bear API token support to handle note retrieval and updates on macOS.

How do I search and organize Bear notes by tag in the terminal?

You can search and organize Bear notes by tag in the terminal by listing available tags and browsing notes associated with specific tags. This keeps personal or team knowledge structured directly from the command line.

What is the best way to capture meeting notes in Bear without leaving the terminal?

The best way to capture meeting notes in Bear without leaving the terminal is to create a new note with a title and tag, then reopen it later by ID to append follow-up details using grizzly. This streamlines drafting and updating notes directly via CLI.