Bear MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add Bear as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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claude mcp add bear --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"
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About Bear MCP Server
Connect your Bear App database to any AI agent and manage your entire localized knowledge base through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers Bear as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where Bear data drives decisions without human intervention.
O que você pode fazer
- Note Operations — Search globally, read explicit full-markdown note content, and orchestrate the creation of rich hierarchical docs
- Content Mutation — Inject new blocks into existing resources (
add_text), avoiding constant manual copy-pasting - Lifecycle Control — Move outdated research aggressively to the Archive or permanently isolate abandoned drafts in the Trash
- Taxonomy & Tags — List tags, explore bounded nested hierarchies, or completely rename structural tags across thousands of items
Como funciona
1. Subscribe to this server
2. Enter your Bear API Token (interfacing directly with your private local instance)
3. Take absolute control of your linked-thinking graph via Claude or Cursor natively
Say goodbye to breaking focus. Your autonomous agent fetches the precise code snippets or creative writing you saved months ago without breaking context.
Para quem é?
- Developers — inject raw saved configuration blocks directly into your active coding environment
- Writers & Researchers — let the AI read your fragmented thoughts, organize your nested active tags, and assemble pristine drafts
- Productivity Enthusiasts — search the "@todo" tag instantly summarizing all pending personal action items
The Bear MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect Bear to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the Bear MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using Bear
Ask Claude: "Using Bear, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the Bear MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with Bear through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using Bear tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
Bear + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the Bear MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed Bear tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query Bear nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe Bear outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query Bear status endpoints and alert on anomalies
Bear MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect Bear to Claude Code via MCP:
add_text
Append or prepend Markdown chunks to a Bear note
archive_note
Archive an explicit Bear Note
create_note
Create a new native Bear note
delete_tag
Destroy entirely a Tag constraint globally
list_tags
g. parent/child). Retrieve the exact Tags taxonomy nesting globally
open_note
Retrieve explicit complete Markdown content of a Bear note
open_tag
List all explicit Bear notes matching a specific tag
rename_tag
Rename globally an entire tag across all mapped Notes
search_notes
g. @todo @today). Search across all Bear app notes
trash_note
Move an explicit Bear Note to the Trash
Example Prompts for Bear in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with Bear immediately.
"Search my Bear notes for anything mentioning 'Database Migration 2026'."
"Rename the tag '#project/legacy' to '#archive/legacy_projects' across all my notes."
"Create a new note with the title 'Meeting Notes - App V2' and tag it 'work/meetings/vurb'."
Troubleshooting Bear MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting Bear to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
Bear + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating Bear MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect Bear with your favorite client
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Connect Bear to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.