Bear MCP Server
by bart6114
The Bear MCP Server allows AI assistants like Claude to read notes from the Bear note-taking app. It connects directly to the Bear SQLite database in a read-only mode, ensuring your notes remain safe and unmodified.
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What is Bear MCP Server?
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that enables AI assistants to access and read notes from the Bear application.
How to use Bear MCP Server?
The server can be installed using npx github:bart6114/my-bear-mcp-server or by cloning the repository and running it locally. Configuration steps are provided for both Claude Desktop App and Claude VS Code Extension.
Key features of Bear MCP Server
Read-only access to Bear notes
Integration with AI assistants like Claude
Supports searching, opening, and listing notes and tags
Configuration options for different Claude environments
Use cases of Bear MCP Server
Searching for notes by term or tag using AI
Opening specific notes by title using AI
Listing all tags in Bear using AI
Finding notes with a specific tag using AI
FAQ from Bear MCP Server
Can this server modify my Bear notes?
Can this server modify my Bear notes?
No, this server connects to the Bear database in read-only mode, ensuring your notes remain safe and unmodified.
What AI assistants are compatible with this server?
What AI assistants are compatible with this server?
This server is designed to work with AI assistants like Claude.
How do I install this server?
How do I install this server?
You can install it using npx github:bart6114/my-bear-mcp-server or by cloning the repository and running it locally.
Where do I configure the server for Claude?
Where do I configure the server for Claude?
Configuration instructions are provided for both the Claude Desktop App and the Claude VS Code Extension.
Can I specify a custom path to my Bear database?
Can I specify a custom path to my Bear database?
Yes, you can use the --db-path argument to specify the path to your database if it's in a non-standard location.