Bear - Markdown Notes

Meet Lettera. A native, file-based Markdown editor for Mac. Now in Beta. lettera.md

#update Say hello to Typewriter mode on Mac. 👋🐻

Hello, hello! Bear is ready for iPhone Duo ✨ We’re proud to be featured alongside so many great apps in Apple’s newsroom. Read more: www.apple.com/newsroom/202...

MacStories is cool. Thanks for featuring Bear in the list! 🐻❤️

#update Bear 3.0 is here... No, you didn’t miss anything. We just had to bump the version number because of a macOS 27 issue that breaks the UI once a version number climbs past .9 🫠 On the bright side, you can now tell people you use Bear 3 and sound extremely cool. 🤘😎

#update Bear now plays nice with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate and the new Siri AI! 🚀 Ask Siri to whip up a new note, summarize the one you have open, or dig up notes on any topic you’re chasing. A little help that makes your day that much easier. 😌

#sale Last call! Our back to school discount ends tomorrow, grab Bear Pro at 30% OFF before it's gone! 🙌

#update Bear 2.9.4 is out with a bunch of bug fixes and improvements, including a new Shortcuts action and X Callback URLs for opening and closing Workspaces, plus a nice performance boost for large tables. Update now to enjoy the extra speed! 🐻🚀

BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON ✏️ You don't have to be in school to be a student. Bear Pro is 30% off from August 31st to September 10th for all lifelong learners. Get your discount here: blog.bear.app/2026/08/bear...

BACK TO SCHOOL SEASON ✏️ You don't have to be in school to be a student. Bear Pro is 30% off from August 31st to September 10th for all lifelong learners. Get your discount here: blog.bear.app/2026/08/bear...

I wanted to share my appreciation for @bearnotesapp.bsky.social. I've happily paid for it for years and will keep doing so. Its core is barebones: a native Markdown editor with tags and code highlighting. Everything else comes second. That restraint is the whole point. preslav.me/2026/08/12/b... 1/

#update Bear now supports Mermaid diagrams! Add flowchart, Gannt chart, timelines, mindmaps, and more into your notes with simple code blocks. Learn more: blog.bear.app/2026/07/bear...

Using the Lettera for editing Markdown files is actually pretty awesome. More about the project by @bearnotesapp.bsky.social you can find here: lettera.md

#new #BearTips Use Workspace to keep work and life separated in Bear: Right-click on a tag to set as Workspace, and Bear narrows down to just those notes and related tags in your Sidebar. Less noise, more focus. Have you tried it?

#update Introducing Workspace, a new way to focus! 🧘 Now you can turn any tag into a dedicated workspace. Bear shows only the notes under that tag, and the Sidebar only shows the related tags. One tag, 100% focus. Learn how it fits into your workflow: blog.bear.app/2026/07/bear...

That was fast. Every seat is gone and the feedback coming in is already keeping us busy. Thank you all so much! 🥰

#update Bear 2.8.2 is here with a fresh batch of bug fixes and a small iOS quality-of-life treat: expand or collapse all your tags in one tap from the Sidebar. Go update now! 🙌

Republished an old post of mine to my new blog. This app is still the best. Go @bearnotesapp.bsky.social! gaborpinter.com/blog/posts/b...

#update Good news! Bear now has an official CLI, Claude Connector, and MCP Server. Build automations, connect your favorite AI tools, or just ask Claude what kind of person your notes say you are. The door is now open. Read the full story: blog.bear.app/2026/04/bear...

In case anyone missed it ;)

Did you know images in Bear automatically snap to align with each other? Or that you can hide attachment previews in the note list view? We wrote up everything Bear can do beyond text. 👇 blog.bear.app/2026/04/bear...

I’ve been using @bearnotesapp.bsky.social for the last few months and really enjoying it. Great, simple design, native apps on all Apple platforms, and a step up feature-wise compared to Notes. I don’t know why I slept on it for so long.

Relatable

Happy Easter! 🐻🥚 Set your Random Note widget to a tag you love and see what “Easter Egg” your past self hid for you. 👀 #BearTips #HappyEaster

You asked for a distraction-free writing environment. We finally built it. Introducing our newest theme “THE Zen Mode”: 🤍 White text on a white background 🖱️ Completely invisible navigation 📎 Auto-transparent images and attachments 0% distraction. 100% focus. Try it now!

#TagCon #Wanted The TagCon refresh is live, but we're already dreaming up the next batch! What's missing from your Sidebar? Drop your most-wanted TagCon ideas below! 👇

#update TagCons, redesigned. Learn more about Bear 2.7 update: blog.bear.app/2026/03/bear...

#BearTips A tiny time saver: Search your Bear notes from Spotlight and jump straight to the one you need. 😌

Hello MacBook Neo! Nice choice of apps there 👀🐻 #Spotted

Happy #InternationalPolarBearDay! Today’s guide on how to be more like a polar bear: 💡 Hide your Sidebar and Note List to focus on the hunt (for ideas) ❄️ Set your Bear theme to “Snow” and your icon to “Arctic” 🐾 Go wild! 🐻‍❄️❤️🐻‍❄️

#update Bear 2.6.7 is on the way: Lots of bug fixes with two handy additions: 🏷️ Collapse/expand all tags in the Sidebar (Mac) 📒 A new “Get Last Viewed Note” action for Shortcuts Enjoy! 🐻❤️

Happy Chinese New Year! 🐴🧧🎉 May your thoughts run wild, and your writing carry them forward. #HappyCNY #HappyWriting

Say less. 😉 #AppStoreReview #thankyou

#BearTips One of those tiny things that saves a few keystrokes: 1️⃣ Select some text 2️⃣ Press ” 3️⃣ Ta-da! Quotes on both “sides” Works for inline code and brackets too! Try it once and see 😉

On #DataProtectionDay and every day: Bear takes note safety seriously so you don’t have to think about it 🐻📝🔐 Learn more below👇

#BearTips​ Sharing a note but want to keep your internal tags private? Simply disable "Keep Tags during Export" in Settings. Perfect for sharing or publishing a polished, distraction-free version of your note. 😌

#BearTips If you need a little inspiration for your tag setup, check out these 3 unique tag sets that help make your life a little easier. 😌 What’s a “secret” tag in your Sidebar that helps you find things in seconds? Share yours below! 👇

This is awesome! 🤩

🐻: What’s your first #2026 note? 📝

Favorite paid apps that made it to my home screen this year: Foodnoms, Bear, Alpenglow, Ivory📱 @foodnoms.com @bearnotesapp.bsky.social @alpenglowapp.com

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! 🎉 Hope your 2026 is shiny, thoughtful, and written your way. 🐻❤️📝

Just popping in to say happy holidays! 🎄 Sending warm bear hugs from our cozy corner of the world 🐻‍❄️❤️❄️ #HappyHolidays

#BearTips #blog Links may seem simple, but Bear hides a surprising amount of polish behind them. 😎 Discover a few useful link tips that save you time while keeping your notes beautiful and tidy: blog.bear.app/2025/12/thin...

#BearTips Did you know? On macOS you don’t need to open the app to create a new note. Right-click the Bear icon in the Dock and choose New Note to open a fresh note in Bear. 😉