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