Bear MCP Server

This project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the [Bear Notes](https://bear.app).

Local serverstdio

What is the Bear MCP Server?

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

What the server does

  • Search notes by text
  • List all tags

Credentials and setup notes

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

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Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
get_notesRetrieves all notes
get_tagsLists all tags
get_notes_likeSearches for notes containing specific text

How to install the Bear MCP Server

{
  "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"
      ]
    }
  }
}

From the project documentation. Replace placeholders and example paths before connecting.

Configuration

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

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Bear to get notes.”
  • “Use Bear to get tags.”
  • “Use Bear to get notes like.”

Frequently asked questions

This project is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to the [Bear Notes](https://bear.app). Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.