bear-notes

Create, search, and manage Bear notes via the grizzly CLI.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/StanH123h/clawdbot-self-use --skill bear-notes-stanh123h
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Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/StanH123h/clawdbot-self-use/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/StanH123h/clawdbot-self-use --skill bear-notes-stanh123h

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

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

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Open and read existing notes by their unique ID.
  • Content Appending: Add text to existing notes.
  • Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
  • Note Searching: Search notes based on tags.
  • Use Case: You can ask the AI to create a new note titled "Meeting Minutes" with the tag "work" and add specific action items to it.

Quick Start

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

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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

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How do I create and manage Bear notes using a command-line interface?

You can create, search, and manage Bear notes through the grizzly CLI, which supports creating notes with titles and tags, opening notes by ID, and appending text without manual app interaction.

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

Yes, managing Bear notes with grizzly CLI requires the Bear application to be installed and actively running on your macOS system, with an optional API token needed for certain operations.

How do I search for notes by tag and list all available tags in Bear?

You can use the grizzly CLI to list all existing tags within Bear and search for specific notes by filtering them based on their assigned tags.

Can I append text to an existing note in Bear without opening the application?

Yes, you can append text to existing Bear notes by using the grizzly CLI to open the note by its unique ID and add content to it directly from the command line.

What is the best way to automate task management and note taking in Bear on macOS?

Automating Bear note taking is best achieved via the grizzly CLI, allowing you to programmatically create tagged notes and append action items, streamlining task management workflows.

Why do I need an API token for certain Bear note operations?

An API token is required for certain Bear note operations via grizzly CLI to authenticate specific automated requests, ensuring secure access when interacting with the Bear app database.