Bear, app, writing

Bear has introduced BearCLI, a command-line tool integrated into the app that allows users to manage notes from the terminal or scripts, alongside the Claude Connector for natural language interaction with notes and an MCP server for integration with compatible tools. These new features provide flexible, user-controlled ways to connect and utilize Bear notes without sharing data with third parties, emphasizing user privacy and the open Markdown format. Users can update Bear on macOS to try these tools and find full setup guides on the Bear support page.

https://blog.bear.app/2026/04/bear-2-8-bearcli-claude-connector-and-mcp-server/

Bear enhances your writing experience by seamlessly integrating various media types like images, PDFs, sketches, and GIFs into your notes. It offers intuitive features such as easy image insertion, built-in editing tools, PDF preview options, Apple Pencil support for sketches, and OCR search to help organize and enrich your digital library across Apple devices.

https://blog.bear.app/2026/04/bear-beyond-text-working-with-images-pdfs-and-more/