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# Bear MCP Server
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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
### 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