Bear MCP Server

Bear MCP Server

MCP server for accessing and searching Bear Notes on macOS.

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Bear MCP Server is an implementation of the Model Context Protocol that provides programmatic access to notes and tags stored in Bear Notes on macOS. It enables users to read, search, and list notes and tags via standardized MCP tools. The server connects to Bear's SQLite database and exposes essential commands for integration with AI models and workflows.

Key Features

Programmatic retrieval of all Bear Notes
Text-based note search functionality
Tag listing from Bear Notes
Docker and NPM deployment options
Standardized MCP server integration
Direct SQLite database access
Seamless macOS Bear Notes integration
Commands for efficient note management
Support for Claude Desktop configuration
ISC licensed open-source project

Use Cases

Searching and retrieving specific notes from Bear Notes via MCP
Listing all user-defined tags in Bear Notes programmatically
Integrating Bear Notes content into AI-powered toolchains
Enabling automated workflows that process Bear Notes data
Facilitating multi-step context-aware queries on saved notes
Extracting actionable information from notes for knowledge management
Syncing Bear Notes data with external systems or services
Enhancing AI assistants with user note context
Automated backup or export of Bear Notes via scripts
Running custom analytics or aggregations on personal note data

README

Bear MCP Server

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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

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Features

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

Installation

bash
# 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

Docker

json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bear": {
            "command": "docker",
            "args": [
                "run",
                "-v",
                "/Users/[YOUR_USER_NAME]/Library/Group Containers/9K33E3U3T4.net.shinyfrog.bear/Application Data:/app/db",
                "-i",
                "akseyh/bear-mcp-server"
            ]
        }
    }
}

NPM

json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
          "bear-mcp-server"
      ]
    }
  }
}

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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Repository Details

Language JavaScript
Default Branch main
Size 436 KB
Contributors 2
License MIT License
MCP Verified Nov 12, 2025

Programming Languages

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