Bear MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants like Claude to read notes from the Bear note-taking app. This implementation connects directly to the Bear SQLite database in a read-only mode, ensuring your notes remain safe and unmodified.
Quick Start
Option 1: Install from GitHub (Recommended)
npx github:bart6114/my-bear-mcp-serverThat's it! The server will start running and connect to your Bear database.
Option 2: Clone and Run Locally
# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/bart6114/my-bear-mcp-server.git
cd my-bear-mcp-server
# Install dependencies
npm install
# Build and run
npm run build
npm startPrerequisites
- macOS with Bear app installed
- Node.js 18 or higher
Configuration
For Claude Desktop App
Add this to your configuration file at ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json:
{
"mcpServers": {
"bear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": ["github:bart6114/my-bear-mcp-server"],
"env": {},
"disabled": false,
"autoApprove": []
}
}
}
