Use Capture as a fast inbox before an idea becomes a note in Bear. Create a Bear note from any supported Capture content and control tags, pinning, editor focus, timestamps, and window behavior.
A quick capture workflow for Bear
- 01Catch it
Write or share the thought into Capture while it is fresh.
- 02Keep moving
Save the Capture without stopping to organize the destination.
- 03Send to Bear
Use your configured export action when the capture is ready.
What gets sent to Bear
- Text is sent as Bear note text.
- Links use the page title as the note title when metadata exists and put the URL in the note.
- Images and files are base64 encoded with their filename.
Set up Bear in Capture
- Open Capture Settings, choose Export, then tap Configure if this is your first destination or Add new destination.
- Choose Bear from the app picker.
- Install Bear and choose any tags or note-opening behavior you want Capture to apply.
- Review the destination name and icon, then tap Save.
Supported Capture types
This destination appears only for content it can receive.
TextLinksImagesFiles
Fields and options
| Field or option | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Tags | Optional comma-separated tags. |
| Open Note | Displays the new note; enabled by default. |
| Pin | Pins the note. |
| Edit | Places the cursor in the editor. |
| Add Timestamp | Prepends the current date and time. |
| New Window | macOS: opens an external window. |
| Float Window | macOS: keeps the external window on top. |
| Show Window | macOS: forces Bear’s main window to open; enabled by default. |
Example: a quick capture to Bear
Configure the “meeting” tag, enable Pin and Edit, then export meeting notes. Bear opens a pinned, tagged note with the cursor ready for additions.
Send the capture
- Open an existing Capture and choose its configured Bear export action.
- Capture hands off only the supported types listed above. Complete any confirmation or compose screen shown by Bear.
Limits and troubleshooting
Limits
- Capture forwards Bear’s URL options and does not verify tag existence.
- New Window, Float Window, and Show Window are macOS-only behaviors.
Troubleshooting
- If the note is created but not visible, enable Open Note or Show Window.
- If a tag is missing, check the exact Bear tag spelling.
