bear-notes

Create, search, and append notes in Bear via the grizzly CLI.

19|3|Updated Mar 7, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul --skill bear-notes-samttoo22-mewcat
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul/tree/main/openclaw/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/samttoo22-MewCat/OpenSoul --skill bear-notes-samttoo22-mewcat

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires grizzly, and 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 your note-taking workflow.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Easily create new notes with titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Search for notes using tags or retrieve them by their unique ID.
  • Content Appending: Add more text to existing notes.
  • Use Case: Quickly jot down meeting minutes, tag them with the project name, and append follow-up action items later, all without leaving your current application.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "My Daily Thoughts" and tag it "journal".

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Bear notes creation and searching on macOS?

Automate Bear notes management on macOS using the grizzly CLI tool to programmatically create notes with titles and tags, search by tags, and retrieve notes by unique ID without manual app interaction.

Can I append text to existing Bear notes from the command line?

Append text to existing Bear notes from the command line using grizzly CLI, which requires an optional API token for specific operations like adding follow-up action items or meeting minutes to previously created notes.

Do I need the Bear app installed to use grizzly CLI for note management?

Yes, the Bear app must be installed on macOS to use grizzly CLI for note management, as the tool interacts programmatically with the Bear application to facilitate note creation, tag listing, and searching by ID or tag.

How do I list and filter Bear notes by tags using CLI?

List and filter Bear notes by tags using grizzly CLI commands that retrieve notes matching specific tags, enabling quick organization and retrieval of tagged meeting minutes or journal entries.

What is the best way to retrieve a specific Bear note by its ID?

Retrieve a specific Bear note by its unique ID using grizzly CLI's note search functionality, which fetches the exact note content without needing to manually browse through the Bear app interface.

Does grizzly CLI support creating Bear notes with custom titles and tags?

Yes, grizzly CLI supports creating Bear notes with custom titles and tags, allowing you to programmatically generate notes like "My Daily Thoughts" tagged with "journal" directly from the command line.