How to Use the Bear MCP in Cline

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Write Documentation with Cline

Cline executes the `create_note` and `add_text` tools to generate markdown records based on your active codebase. You tell the agent to document a new feature, and it writes the native Bear note right then and there. It pulls the actual code, formats it properly, and saves the file. Updating existing docs requires zero manual effort. The agent prepends or appends chunks of markdown to your live notes. When you refactor a component, Cline updates the corresponding reference material immediately.

Pull Context via Bear MCP Server

Accessing your past ideas happens through the `search_notes` and `open_note` tools. Cline searches across all your Bear app notes for specific keywords or @todo tags. It retrieves the explicit, complete markdown content and feeds it directly into your VS Code environment. Tag-based retrieval groups related context fast. The agent runs `open_tag` to list all notes matching a specific category. It reads the architectural decisions you saved last year and applies them to the current sprint.

Refactor Your Global Tags

The `rename_tag`, `list_tags`, and `delete_tag` tools give your agent complete control over your Bear taxonomy. Cline retrieves the exact parent and child tag nesting globally. If your naming conventions change, the agent renames an entire tag across all mapped notes in one operation. Cleaning up dead files is equally direct. Your agent uses `archive_note` or `trash_note` to remove explicit notes from your active view. It keeps your workspace organized while you build.

Setup guide

Set up Bear MCP in Cline

Prerequisites

VS Code with Cline extension installed
Active Vinkius subscription with a valid endpoint token

1

Open Cline MCP settings

Click the Cline icon in the VS Code sidebar to open the Cline panel. Then click the MCP Servers icon (server stack) at the top-right corner of the panel.
2

Add a remote server

Click "Remote Servers" at the top, then click "Add Remote MCP". In the Name field, type bear-mcp. In the URL field, paste your Vinkius endpoint: https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp. Get your token from cloud.vinkius.com.
3

Enable the server

After saving, the server appears in the Cline MCP panel. Toggle the switch to enable it. The status indicator turns green when the connection is live.
4

Start using tools

Return to the Cline chat and ask: "Check my latest Bear refund status." Cline will discover the available tools and request your approval before invoking each one — giving you full control over every action.

Cline MCP Settings

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "bear-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
    }
  }
}

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Common questions about Bear MCP in Cline

Open the Cline sidebar and click the MCP Servers icon. Use the Marketplace tab for a quick install, or add the Vinkius URL via the Remote Servers tab. You can also edit `cline_mcp_settings.json` manually.

It searches your entire markdown database instantly. The agent pulls the exact note content into VS Code to use as context for your current task.

Your agent generates native notes and appends text to existing ones. It handles the formatting and saving autonomously.

The agent reads your global tag taxonomy. It renames tags across all notes or deletes them entirely based on your instructions.

Your markdown notes and taxonomy structures process through an ephemeral, zero-trust sandbox. Vinkius isolates the execution environment completely. You authenticate with a single endpoint token, ensuring your private knowledge base stays secure.

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