bear-notes

Create, search, and manage Bear notes via the grizzly command-line interface.

Updated Feb 12, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/sentientsprite/nemo-agent --skill bear-notes-sentientsprite
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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/sentientsprite/nemo-agent/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/sentientsprite/nemo-agent --skill bear-notes-sentientsprite

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill requires grizzly, and includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the process of creating, searching, and managing notes within the Bear app on macOS, eliminating the need for manual interaction with the application for these tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with specified titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Search and open existing notes by their unique IDs or tags.
  • Content Appending: Add new text to existing notes.
  • Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
  • Use Case: A user needs to quickly jot down meeting notes, tag them with "work", and ensure they are saved. They can use this Skill to create the note instantly without opening the Bear application.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "Meeting Summary" and tag it "work" by piping content into the grizzly create command.

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 command line?

This Skill lets you manage Bear notes via the grizzly CLI, enabling note creation, searching by ID or tags, appending text, and listing tags directly from the macOS terminal.

Can I create Bear notes with specific tags using the CLI?

Yes, you can create new notes with specified titles and tags by piping content into the grizzly create command, instantly saving the note in Bear without manual app interaction.

Do I need a Bear API token to search and open notes by ID?

A Bear API token is optionally required for certain functionalities. Basic operations like note creation and searching by ID or tags work without it, but some advanced features may need the token.

What's the best way to append text to an existing Bear note without opening the app?

Using the grizzly CLI is the best way to append text to an existing Bear note without opening the app, allowing you to add new text directly to notes identified by their unique IDs.

Does this Bear notes CLI tool work on operating systems other than macOS?

No, this tool is designed for macOS because it requires the Bear app, which is a macOS-exclusive note-taking application, to be installed for the grizzly CLI to function properly.