bearnotes-mcp is a local Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude to directly read from and edit notes in the macOS Bear note-taking application. It runs locally on the user's machine and exposes Bear's note data through the MCP interface. The tool is designed for developers and power users who want to integrate their personal notes with AI assistants without leaving their local environment.
In the Other dev tools space, bearnotes-mcp takes a focused approach. It focuses on accessing and editing notes stored in the macOS Bear app from within Claude without manual copy-pasting. It is built as an open-source project for developers. bearnotes-mcp is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. bearnotes-mcp is available on the command line, and it can be self-hosted.
Sam Crudge builds and maintains bearnotes-mcp, and the product first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 5 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Local MCP Server, Bear Notes Integration, and Read Notes. It exposes integrations via an MCP server.
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