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This MCP server allows access to Bear Notes data via SQL queries, enabling note retrieval, search, and tag listing, but requires careful configuration.

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Overview

This MCP server allows access to Bear Notes data via SQL queries, enabling note retrieval, search, and tag listing, but requires careful configuration.

This MCP server is relatively safe for read-only operations if the database path is correctly configured and SQL queries are carefully managed. However, the lack of authentication and potential for SQL injection vulnerabilities make it risky if not properly secured.

Performance depends on the size of the Bear Notes database and the complexity of the SQL queries. Searching large databases may be slow.

No direct cost, but resource usage (CPU, memory) on the host machine should be considered.

CloudJavaScript42 starsMIT

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

GitHubSQLiteDocker

Capabilities

Read

Client Compatibility

Claude Desktop

full

Cursor

untested

Windsurf

untested

VS Code (Copilot)

untested

Quickstart

Install

npm install

npm

Claude Desktop Config

{
    "mcpServers": {
        "bear": {
            "command": "docker",
            "args": [
                "run",
                "-v",
                "/Users/[YOUR_USER_NAME]/Library/Group Containers/9K33E3U3T4.net.shinyfrog.bear/Application Data:/app/db",
                "-i",
                "akseyh/bear-mcp-server"
            ]
        }
    }
}

Tools (3)

safe

get_notes

Retrieves all notes from the Bear Notes database.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

get_tags

Lists all tags from the Bear Notes database.

Read-only operation, no side effects.

safe

get_notes_like

Searches for notes containing specific text in the Bear Notes database.

Read-only operation, but SQL injection possible if not sanitized.

Security

Auth Method

None

Data Locality

cloud

Known Risks

!SQL injection vulnerabilities if queries are not properly sanitized.
!Information disclosure if the Bear Notes database is accessed without proper authorization.
!Lack of authentication mechanisms.
!Reliance on user-provided configuration, increasing the risk of misconfiguration.
!Potential for unauthorized access to sensitive note data.

Safety Score

moderate risk

Positive

+Read-only access to notes via specific MCP tools.
+No direct internet exposure.
+Limited set of operations (read, search, list).
+Requires local access to the Bear Notes database.

Risks

-Requires access to the local Bear Notes SQLite database, potentially exposing sensitive data.
-SQL injection risk if queries are not properly sanitized.
-Potential for information disclosure if access is not properly controlled.
-No built-in authentication or authorization mechanisms.
-Relies on user-provided configuration for database access.

Use Cases

Note Analysis

-Analyzing personal notes for trends.
-Extracting key information from a collection of notes.
-Identifying frequently used tags.

Content Summarization

-Summarizing notes based on keywords.
-Creating a table of contents for a large collection of notes.
-Generating a report of all notes related to a specific topic.

Knowledge Management

-Organizing notes by tag.
-Searching for specific information across all notes.
-Creating a knowledge base from personal notes.

Who Is This For?

Best For

Users who want to analyze their Bear Notes data.
Users who need to search for specific information across all notes.
Users who want to automate tasks related to their Bear Notes.
Developers who want to integrate Bear Notes data into other applications.

Not Ideal For

Users who need real-time access to Bear Notes data.
Users who are not comfortable with configuring database access.
Environments where security is paramount and authentication is required.

Autonomy & Execution

Default ModeRead-only

Autonomy should be limited due to the potential for SQL injection vulnerabilities and information disclosure. Always review the queries before execution.

StatelessYes

Retry LogicNot documented

ConcurrencySingle-threaded

Production Tip

Ensure the Bear Notes database path is correctly configured and access is restricted to authorized users only.

FAQ

Where is the Bear Notes database located?

The Bear Notes database is located in the user's Library directory under Group Containers/9K33E3U3T4.net.shinyfrog.bear/Application Data.

How do I configure the database path?

The database path is configured in the Docker or NPM configuration by mounting the volume or setting the appropriate environment variable.

Is this server secure?

The server is not inherently secure and requires careful configuration to prevent unauthorized access and SQL injection vulnerabilities.

Does this server support authentication?

No, this server does not support authentication.

Can I use this server to modify my Bear Notes?

No, this server only supports read-only operations.

What is the risk of SQL injection?

There is a risk of SQL injection if the queries are not properly sanitized. Ensure that user input is properly escaped before being used in SQL queries.

How can I improve the performance of the server?

Optimize the SQL queries and ensure that the Bear Notes database is properly indexed.

Metrics

Discovered2/14/2026

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Bear

Overview

Connections & Capabilities

Connects To

Capabilities

Client Compatibility

Quickstart

Install

Claude Desktop Config

Tools (3)

Security

Safety Score

Positive

Risks

Use Cases

Note Analysis

Content Summarization

Knowledge Management

Who Is This For?

Best For

Not Ideal For

Autonomy & Execution

FAQ

Where is the Bear Notes database located?

How do I configure the database path?

Is this server secure?

Does this server support authentication?

Can I use this server to modify my Bear Notes?

What is the risk of SQL injection?

How can I improve the performance of the server?

Metrics

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