Bear MCP Server

Bear MCP Server

By akseyh GitHub

MCP Server integration for Bear note app

Overview

what is Bear MCP Server?

Bear MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Bear Notes application, allowing users to interact with their notes stored in an SQLite database.

how to use Bear MCP Server?

To use Bear MCP Server, clone the repository from GitHub, install the dependencies, build the project, and configure the server to access your Bear notes.

key features of Bear MCP Server?

  • Read notes from Bear application
  • Search notes by specific text
  • List all tags associated with notes

use cases of Bear MCP Server?

  1. Accessing and managing notes from Bear application programmatically.
  2. Integrating Bear notes with other applications using MCP.
  3. Searching for specific notes quickly without opening the Bear app.

FAQ from Bear MCP Server?

  • What is required to run Bear MCP Server?

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

  • Can I use Bear MCP Server on Windows?

No, Bear MCP Server is designed to work with the Bear application on macOS only.

  • Is Bear MCP Server open source?

Yes, Bear MCP Server is open source and available on GitHub.

Content

Bear MCP Server

This project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the Bear Notes.

Bear stores notes on SQLite database. This MCP server runs some SQL commands to access this notes. https://bear.app/faq/where-are-bears-notes-located

Features

  • Read notes
  • Search notes by text
  • List all tags

Installation

# Clone the project
git clone https://github.com/akseyh/bear-mcp-server

# Change directory
cd bear-mcp-server

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Build the project
npm run build

Claude Desktop Config

Update your claude_desktop_config.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bear": {
      "command": "node",
      "args": [".../build/index.js"] // Change it with your path
    }
  }
}

When the server is started, the following MCP tools become available:

  • get_notes: Retrieves all notes
  • get_tags: Lists all tags
  • get_notes_like: Searches for notes containing specific text

Requirements

  • Node.js
  • Bear note application (macOS)
  • Access to Bear database

License

ISC

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