bear-notes

Creates, reads, and updates Bear notes via CLI with tag-based search and filtering.

Updated Mar 21, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI --skill bear-notes-polealpha
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI/tree/main/app%20windows/vendor/openclaw-runtime/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/Polealpha/XINNIAN_PI --skill bear-notes-polealpha

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires grizzly.

What problem does it solve?

Bear notes users need a fast way to create, update, and locate notes without switching to the Bear UI for every small action.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create notes from text input: Turn a quick idea into a properly titled note with tags, suitable for capturing meeting takeaways or scratch thoughts.
  • Search and browse by tags and IDs: Jump directly to the notes you care about using tag browsing or note identifiers for efficient retrieval.
  • Append and read note contents with callbacks: Add text to existing notes and open/read them when you need the full content back, using the required token for authenticated operations.

Quick Start

Use grizzly on macOS to create a Bear note titled "My Note" with the tag work by piping the note body into grizzly create.

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 command line on macOS?

You can create Bear notes from the command line on macOS by piping text into the grizzly CLI, which uses an x-callback-url mechanism to pass the note body, title, and tags directly to the Bear app.

How does tag search work for finding notes in Bear via CLI?

Tag search for Bear notes via CLI works by passing tag queries to the grizzly CLI, which returns matching note identifiers and titles, allowing you to browse and locate specific notes without opening the Bear UI.

Do I need an authentication token to read and append text to Bear notes?

Yes, you need an authentication token to read and append text to Bear notes, because these are token-required operations invoked through grizzly CLI flags, environment variables, or Grizzly config settings.

Can I append text to an existing Bear note using a terminal command?

You can append text to an existing Bear note using a terminal command by invoking grizzly CLI with the note identifier, which adds your new text content to the specified note and optionally returns callback-based JSON output.

What are the limitations of using grizzly CLI for Bear note automation?

Limitations of using grizzly CLI for Bear note automation include the requirement for Bear to be installed and actively running on macOS, and the necessity of configuring an authentication token for read and append operations.