bear-notes

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

3|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel --skill bear-notes-ybsa
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Skill: bear-notes
Source: https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel/tree/main/crates/sk-tools/skills/bear-notes
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/ybsa/sovereign-kernel --skill bear-notes-ybsa

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill streamlines the management of notes within the Bear application on macOS, allowing for creation, searching, and organization without manual interaction.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Note Creation: Quickly create new notes with specified titles and tags.
  • Note Retrieval: Search and open existing notes using their unique IDs or tags.
  • Content Appending: Add additional text to existing notes.
  • Tag Management: List all available tags within Bear.
  • Use Case: A user needs to quickly jot down meeting minutes, tag them with "project-x", and ensure they are saved in Bear. This Skill can automate that process.

Quick Start

Create a new Bear note with the title "My Daily Thoughts" 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 Bear notes from the command line on macOS?

You can create Bear notes from the command line on macOS by using this Skill to automate note creation with specified titles and tags via the grizzly CLI. It directly interfaces with the Bear application to save your entries.

Can I append text to existing Bear notes using a CLI?

Yes, you can append text to existing Bear notes using a CLI. This Skill supports content appending operations through the grizzly command-line interface, allowing you to add additional text to your previously created notes.

Do I need the Bear app running to manage notes with the grizzly CLI?

Yes, you need the Bear application installed and running on macOS to manage notes with the grizzly CLI. An optional Bear app token is also required for specific operations when interfacing with the application.

How do I search and open Bear notes by ID or tags?

You can search and open Bear notes by ID or tags using this Skill. It supports note retrieval operations through the grizzly CLI, allowing you to locate and access existing notes by their unique identifiers or assigned tags.

What is the best way to list all tags in my Bear notes application?

The best way to list all tags in the Bear notes application is using this Skill's tag management feature. It executes a command via the grizzly CLI to retrieve and display all available tags currently stored within your Bear application.

Does the Bear notes CLI Skill work without a Bear app token?

The Bear notes CLI Skill works without a Bear app token for general operations, but an optional Bear app token is required for executing specific operations that demand deeper application interfacing and authentication.