bear-notes-mcp and mcp-bear
About bear-notes-mcp
bejaminjones/bear-notes-mcp
MCP server for Bear app - Full Read + Write AI-powered note management with Claude Desktop
# Technical Summary Implements a **hybrid architecture combining direct SQLite reads with Bear's x-callback-url API for writes**, ensuring iCloud sync safety while providing 26 read tools and 6 write tools for comprehensive note management. Built as a service-oriented MCP server with dependency injection, TypeScript strict typing, and 384 tests across 7 specialized services (DatabaseService, CacheService, SearchService, TagService, etc.). Integrates with Claude Desktop via stdio transport and automatically locates Bear's database at `~/Library/Group Containers/9K33E3U3T4.net.shinyfrog.bear/Application Data/database.sqlite`.
About mcp-bear
jkawamoto/mcp-bear
A MCP server for interacting with Bear note-taking software.
Exposes Bear's X-callback-url API through Model Context Protocol, enabling AI assistants like Claude and Goose to programmatically create, search, tag, and manage notes. Runs as a stdio-based MCP server authenticated via API token, with support for actions including note creation, full-text search, tag management, and URL capture. Installable directly into Claude Desktop, Goose, and LM Studio through pre-built bundles or `uvx` command-line deployment.
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