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Bear MCP Server

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The Bear MCP Server provides access to Bear Notes via the Model Context Protocol. It allows users to read, search, and list tags from their Bear Notes database.

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What is Bear MCP Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that interfaces with the Bear Notes application's SQLite database to provide programmatic access to notes and tags.

How to use Bear MCP Server?

  1. Clone the repository. 2. Navigate to the directory. 3. Install dependencies using npm install. 4. Build the project with npm run build. 5. Update your claude_desktop_config.json with the correct path to the built index.js file. 6. Start the server and use the available MCP tools (get_notes, get_tags, get_notes_like) to interact with your Bear Notes data.

Key features of Bear MCP Server

  • Read notes

  • Search notes by text

  • List all tags

  • Access to Bear Notes database

Use cases of Bear MCP Server

  • Programmatically accessing and manipulating Bear Notes data

  • Integrating Bear Notes with other applications

  • Automating note management tasks

  • Building custom tools for Bear Notes

FAQ from Bear MCP Server

Where are Bear's notes located?

Bear stores notes in an SQLite database. Refer to the Bear Notes FAQ for the exact location.

What is MCP?

MCP stands for Model Context Protocol. It's a protocol for accessing and interacting with data from various applications.

What are the requirements to use this server?

You need Node.js, the Bear Notes application (macOS), and access to the Bear database.

How do I install the server?

Clone the repository, install dependencies using npm install, and build the project with npm run build.

How do I configure Claude Desktop to use this server?

Update your claude_desktop_config.json file with the correct path to the built index.js file.