Bear MCP Server

# Bear MCP Server - Simple Setup Connect Claude Desktop to your Bear notes with this standalone MCP server. ## Quick Setup ### 1. Build the Server ```bash npm install npm run build ``` ### 2. Configure Claude Desktop Add this to your Claude Desktop config file: **Location:** `~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json` ```json { "mcpServers": { "bear-notes": { "command": "node", "args": ["/path/to/bear-notes-mcp/dist/index.js"], "env": { "BEAR_DB_PATH": "~/Library/Group Containers/9K33E3U3T4.net.shinyfrog.bear/Application Data/database.sqlite", "LOG_LEVEL": "info" } } } } ``` **⚠️ Important:** Replace `/path/to/bear-notes-mcp` with your actual installation path. ### 3. Grant Permissions 1. Open **System Preferences** → **Privacy & Security** → **Full Disk Access** 2. Click **"+"** and add **Claude Desktop** 3. Enable the checkbox 4. **Restart Claude Desktop** ### 4. Test Ask Claude about your Bear notes - it should work! ## Why No DXT Package? We removed the DXT packaging approach because: - ❌ Complex permission handling - ❌ Installation issues - ❌ Packaging errors - ❌ Claude Desktop compatibility problems The standalone approach is: - ✅ Simple and reliable - ✅ Standard MCP server pattern - ✅ Direct file system access - ✅ Easy to debug and maintain ## Troubleshooting **Server won't connect:** - Check the file path in your configuration - Ensure Claude Desktop has Full Disk Access - Restart Claude Desktop after changes **Permission errors:** - The server will guide you through permission setup - Follow the on-screen instructions