bear-notes

Manages Bear notes on macOS via the grizzly CLI tool.

455|34|Updated Mar 9, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/understudy-ai/understudy --skill bear-notes-understudy-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent
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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/understudy-ai/understudy/tree/main/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/understudy-ai/understudy --skill bear-notes-understudy-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

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

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 these tasks.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with titles, content, and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Search and open existing notes by ID or tag.
  • Content Management: Append text to existing notes.
  • Use Case: You need to quickly jot down meeting notes and tag them with "project-x". Use this Skill to create a new Bear note titled "Project X Meeting Notes" and add the content directly.

Quick Start

Create a new Bear 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.

FAQPage Schema
How do I create Bear notes from the command line?

To create Bear notes from the command line, use the grizzly CLI to specify titles, content, and tags. This allows rapid note generation without opening the Bear app.

Can I search Bear notes by tag or ID using the CLI?

Searching Bear notes by tag or ID is supported via the grizzly CLI. You can retrieve and open existing notes directly from the macOS terminal without manual application interaction.

How do I append text to an existing Bear note?

Appending text to an existing Bear note is done through the grizzly CLI tool. This content management feature lets you add new information to notes without recreating them.

What do I need to manage Bear notes with the grizzly CLI?

Managing Bear notes with grizzly requires the Bear app on macOS and the grizzly binary. An optional Bear API token is needed for specific operations.

Does the Bear notes CLI tool work on platforms other than macOS?

The Bear notes CLI tool is designed for macOS only. It requires the Bear app and the grizzly binary to function, limiting its use to Apple's operating system.