bear-notes

Create, read, and search Bear notes via the Grizzly CLI on macOS.

Updated Apr 10, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill bear-notes-stevengonsalvez
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone/tree/main/container/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stevengonsalvez/nanoclaw-standalone --skill bear-notes-stevengonsalvez

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Create, read, and manage Bear notes via Grizzly CLI on macOS, enabling quick capture, retrieval, and organization without switching apps.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Create notes in Bear from the Grizzly CLI and attach tags.
  • Read, search, and open notes by ID or tag to quickly retrieve information.
  • Token-based authentication with Bear, enabling secure automated workflows via the Grizzly token at ~/.config/grizzly/token.

Quick Start

Use Bear Notes with Grizzly to create, read, and organize notes in Bear on macOS.

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 on macOS?

You can manage Bear notes from the command line using the Grizzly CLI to create, read, and search notes. It executes commands like create, open-note, add-text, and open-tag to interact with your Bear app directly.

What do I need to set up before using Grizzly CLI with Bear?

Before using Grizzly CLI with Bear, you need the Bear app installed on macOS and a Bear API token. You must store this token at ~/.config/grizzly/token for authentication.

Can I create and tag Bear notes programmatically without opening the app?

Yes, you can create Bear notes and attach tags programmatically without manually opening the app. The Grizzly CLI handles this by running create commands and applying tags directly through the terminal.

How do I search and retrieve existing Bear notes via Grizzly?

You search and retrieve Bear notes via Grizzly by using open-note and open-tag commands. You can read, search, and open specific notes by their ID or tag to quickly retrieve information.

Does Bear notes management via Grizzly CLI work on operating systems other than macOS?

No, Bear notes management via Grizzly CLI is restricted to macOS. The workflow explicitly enforces Bear app installation, which is a macOS-exclusive application, limiting functionality to that platform.