MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit
npx -y better-bearAdd this server entry to the mcpServers object in your Claude Desktop config, then restart the app.
{
"mcpServers": {
"io-github-kuvopllc-better-bear": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"better-bear"
]
}
}
}~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json%APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.jsonNo remote HTTP endpoint is advertised. Use the package or stdio setup shown in Install.
better-bear is an MCP server for MCP server for Bear notes — read, search, create, edit, tag, and manage notes via CloudKit. It supports STDIO transport.
Use the generated config in Install. This server runs with npx -y better-bear; add any required environment variables before starting your client.
Choose the Claude Desktop tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y better-bear. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Desktop.
Choose the Claude Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y better-bear. Add required environment variables before starting Claude Code.
Choose the Codex tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y better-bear. Add required environment variables before starting Codex.
Choose the Cursor or VS Code tab in Install and copy the config for npx -y better-bear. Add required environment variables before starting Cursor or VS Code.
better-bear uses STDIO transport. Use the package or command config in Install.
better-bear inventory is listed when the MCP endpoint exposes tools, resources, or prompts. Some servers require auth first.
better-bear does not advertise a verified auth requirement. If discovery fails, it may still need provider login, an API key, a bearer token, or a session header.
| Package | Registry | Version | Inputs |
|---|---|---|---|
better-bearstdio | npm | 0.4.26 | None advertised |