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Bear

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Bear is a beautiful, fast note-taking app for Apple devices that blends Markdown writing with flexible organization. Draft ideas, capture tasks, sketch, and add images or code blocks in a clean, focused editor. Hashtags and nested tags create structure without rigid folders. Cross-note links, backlinks, and wiki-style navigation connect related ideas. Powerful search, filters, and pinned notes keep key work at hand. Export to PDF, Word, or HTML and share with clients or teammates when ready. Notes stay lightweight and organized so writing flows.

Features

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Markdown Writing, Focus Mode, and Rich Media

Write quickly with Markdown for headings, emphasis, code, and lists, then toggle Focus Mode to remove distractions. Drop in images, sketches, files, and code snippets so notes capture more than plain text. Themes and typography keep long sessions comfortable. Smart paste and auto-formatting clean up copied text from the web. Syntax highlighting and code fences make technical notes readable. Focus Mode dims sidebars so drafting feels like a dedicated canvas. Inline tasks convert thoughts into action without leaving the editor.

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Hashtags, Nested Tags, and Organization

Organize notes with simple #tags and nest them like #work/meetings or #research/ideas. Create structure on the fly without moving files between folders, and filter by tag combinations to narrow context fast. Pin important notes, archive the rest, and keep workspaces tidy. Tag suggestions and quick autocomplete speed consistent naming. Bulk tag edits and renames keep taxonomies coherent as projects evolve. Tag-based smart groups act like saved searches for fast context switches. Collapsible sections bring structure to long planning documents.

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Cross-Note Links, Backlinks, and Wiki Navigation

Link notes together with [[wikilinks]] or standard URLs to build knowledge webs. Backlinks show where a note is referenced so ideas surface when relevant, not just when searched. Tables of content, headers, and link previews keep long research navigable. This structure supports Zettelkasten and other evergreen writing methods. Backlinks appear automatically so related work resurfaces during drafting. Link autocomplete speeds connections without leaving the keyboard. Graph-friendly exports let you visualize relationships in external tools.

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Search, Filters, and Smart Organization

Find anything fast with powerful search that scans titles, bodies, and tags. Use filters for attachments, to-dos, or dates, and saved searches for recurring work. Quick Open jumps to recent notes with a keystroke. Spotlight integration and widgets surface notes beyond the app. Search operators narrow results by type, date, or tag combination. Attachment filters find notes with images, PDFs, or code fast. Recent view and Favorites keep active work within one tap.

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Sync, Privacy, and Export Options

Keep work current across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with reliable sync. Protect sensitive content with encryption and Face ID or Touch ID. Export to PDF, Word, Markdown, or HTML for clients and collaborators. Share a clean note link or copy rich text that preserves formatting. End-to-end encryption protects selected notes when privacy matters. Face ID or Touch ID adds a quick layer of security on devices. Version-aware exports preserve formatting across PDF, Word, and HTML.

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Recommended for writers, students, designers, developers, and anyone who wants fast, organized notes on Apple devices. Use Bear to capture meeting notes, research snippets, sketches, and to-do lists, then link ideas into outlines and drafts. Solo creators can manage everything from journals to client briefs in one place. Teams can standardize tags so shared taxonomies keep projects coherent. Writers can outline drafts, link research, and export clean manuscripts. Students keep lectures, sources, and tasks connected by course and topic. Designers and engineers mix sketches, code, and specs in one organized place.

What it solved

Traditional folders force rigid structures that slow capture and bury ideas, while chat and email scatter notes beyond search. Bear combines Markdown, tags, and links so ideas flow quickly and remain organized for later writing or sharing. Search and filters surface exactly what you need at deadline time. Exports and privacy controls make collaboration simple without exposing everything. Sync keeps context aligned across devices so work continues anywhere. Lightweight organization removes the friction that stops quick capture. Links and tags prevent duplicate files while keeping ideas movable. Reliable sync and search turn scattered thoughts into finished work.

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