bear-notes

Manage Bear notes on macOS using the grizzly CLI tool.

Updated Jul 17, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill bear-notes-kolbick
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kolbick/Kolb-Bot --skill bear-notes-kolbick

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation, searching, and management of notes within the Bear application on macOS, streamlining note-taking workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Easily create new notes with specified titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Open and read existing notes using their unique IDs.
  • Content Appending: Add new text to existing notes.
  • Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
  • Note Searching: Search for notes based on their tags.
  • Use Case: Quickly capture meeting minutes, append action items to a project note, or search for all notes tagged "ideas" without leaving your current workflow.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "Meeting Summary" and tag it "work".

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 macOS command line?

You can manage Bear notes on macOS via the command line using the grizzly CLI tool to create, append, retrieve, and search notes by tags.

Do I need the Bear app running to search notes by tag using CLI?

Yes, searching Bear notes by tag via the grizzly CLI requires the Bear app to be installed and actively running on macOS, with an optional Bear app token for certain operations.

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

You create a new Bear note with tags from the terminal by executing a grizzly CLI command that specifies the note title and assigns the desired tags directly.

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

Yes, you can append text to an existing Bear note using the grizzly CLI, allowing you to add content like action items to a project note without leaving your terminal workflow.

What is the best way to list all tags in Bear notes without opening the app?

The best way to list all available tags in Bear without opening the app is to use the grizzly CLI tool, which retrieves and lists every tag within your Bear notes.