Better MCP Server

MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit

Local serverstdio

What is the Better MCP Server?

MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit

What you get

This installs the bcli binary, authenticates with iCloud, and sets up the MCP server for both Claude Desktop (via .mcpb bundle) and Claude Code.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

How to install the Better MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "better-bear": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "better-bear"]
    }
  }
}

Add to claude_desktop_config.json, then restart Claude Desktop.

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Better to Manage.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.