bear-notes

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

1|Updated Mar 8, 2026

Search Tags:#task management #productivity #note taking #macos #bear notes #grizzly cli

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npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill bear-notes-syxscott

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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/syxscott/PaleoClaw --skill bear-notes-syxscott

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the creation, searching, and management of notes within the Bear app on macOS, eliminating the need for manual interaction with the application for common tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with specified titles and tags.
Note Retrieval: Open and read existing notes using their unique IDs.
Content Appending: Add new text to existing notes.
Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
Note Searching: Find notes associated with specific tags.
Use Case: A researcher can dictate notes, tag them by project, and later retrieve all notes related to a specific project using a simple command.

Quick Start

Create a new note with the title "Meeting Minutes" and tag it "work".

Frequently Asked Questions about bear-notes

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FAQPage Schema

How do I create and manage Bear notes from the command line?▼

You can create, retrieve, and manage Bear notes from the command line by using the grizzly CLI to append text, search by tags, and open notes by ID without manual app interaction.

Can I append text to an existing note in Bear using the terminal?▼

Yes, you can append text to existing Bear notes in the terminal by executing grizzly CLI commands, which sends the updated content directly into the macOS application.

What is needed to search Bear notes by tag via the command line?▼

Searching Bear notes by tag via the command line requires the Bear app to be installed and actively running on macOS, with an optional API token configured for advanced operations.

Does Bear notes command line management work on macOS only?▼

Bear notes command line management is designed for macOS only, because the underlying Bear application is a macOS-exclusive note taking platform that must be running locally.

Can I list all available tags in my Bear notes without opening the app?▼

Yes, you can list all available tags in your Bear notes without opening the app by executing a tag management command through the grizzly CLI interface.

Why do I need an API token for note management in Bear?▼

An API token is required for advanced Bear note management operations, providing secure authorization for the grizzly CLI to interact directly with your local note taking database.