# Announcement **URL:** https://community.bear.app/c/announcement/9.md [Latest](https://community.bear.app/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.bear.app/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.bear.app/tags.md) --- ## [Bear Web Public Beta - You are invited!](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-web-public-beta-you-are-invited/17435)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 12:09am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-web-public-beta-you-are-invited/17435 "2025-09-28T00:09:14Z")
We’re excited to share a new chapter for Bear: Bear Web is now in Public Beta! This is a big step toward making Bear available wherever you need it, and we’d love for you to give it a try. :warning: Please read the foll… --- ## [🐻 Welcome to Bear Community!](https://community.bear.app/t/welcome-to-bear-community/12442)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2025, 11:10am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/welcome-to-bear-community/12442 "2025-04-19T11:10:38Z")
Legend says only the cool ones can find here. Welcome to the Bear Community! :bear::sparkles: Here you can find out all about Bear’s features, learn Bear’s tips and tricks, get the latest Bear news, and join discussion … --- ## [🚀 Bear 2.8: BearCLI, Claude Connector, and MCP server](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-8-bearcli-claude-connector-and-mcp-server/19072)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-8-bearcli-claude-connector-and-mcp-server/19072 "2026-09-21T06:20:08Z")
AI has become a genuinely useful part of how a lot of people work, and we’ve spent a good while thinking about what that means for Bear. We didn’t want to bolt something on, hand your notes to a third party. Instead, we … --- ## [Lettera Beta is here!](https://community.bear.app/t/lettera-beta-is-here/19176)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 7:29am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/lettera-beta-is-here/19176 "2026-09-18T07:29:51Z")
Hey everyone! Today is a day we have been quietly looking forward to for a while, and we are thrilled to finally say it out loud: Lettera beta is officially here! :tada: Lettera started its life as Panda, the code name … --- ## [Bear 2.9 Beta release: Workspace](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-beta-release-workspace/19558)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2026, 6:43am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-beta-release-workspace/19558 "2026-09-07T06:43:41Z")
Separating notes into individual writing environments is one of the most requested features in Bear, and we understand how useful it would be to keep #work and #personal notes separated. We shared some early concepts wit… --- ## [🚀 Bear 2.9 update: Workspace and scoping for MCP server](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-update-workspace-and-scoping-for-mcp-server/19592)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-update-workspace-and-scoping-for-mcp-server/19592 "2026-08-17T15:20:13Z")
Workspace Workspace is a new way to focus in Bear. You can set any tag as a dedicated writing environment, and Bear shows only the notes under that tag. The Sidebar also… --- ## [Bear 2.8 Beta: Official CLI, Claude Connector, and MCP Server](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-8-beta-official-cli-claude-connector-and-mcp-server/19040)
**Author:** [@matteo](https://community.bear.app/u/matteo)\ **Replies:** 69\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-8-beta-official-cli-claude-connector-and-mcp-server/19040 "2026-08-10T16:00:21Z")
We’re shipping something we’ve been looking forward to for a long time: a way for external tools to access your Bear notes. Bear already lets you access your notes through x-callback-url and Apple Shortcuts, and those w… --- ## [🚀 Bear 2.9.2 Mermaid Diagram Support](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-2-mermaid-diagram-support/19655)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 9:59am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-9-2-mermaid-diagram-support/19655 "2026-07-30T09:59:58Z")
Good news everyone! Now you can draw diagrams and charts right inside a note with Mermaid support, completely free for everyone. Just like Mathjax support, Bear renders your diagrams live, showing the finished result … --- ## [Panda update - new beta available now!](https://community.bear.app/t/panda-update-new-beta-available-now/12054)
**Author:** [@matteo](https://community.bear.app/u/matteo)\ **Replies:** 94\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2026, 8:00am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/panda-update-new-beta-available-now/12054 "2026-07-14T08:00:51Z")
Hello folks, In response to popular demand, we’ve rolled out an update for the Panda beta, making it operational once again. You can download it here. Please note the beta is macOS only, we’ve put the iOS version on ho… --- ## [🚀 Bear 2.7 update: Redesigned TagCons](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-7-update-redesigned-tagcons/18955)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2026, 6:40pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-7-update-redesigned-tagcons/18955 "2026-07-12T18:40:13Z")
Bear 2.7 is officially here for macOS and iOS/iPadOS, and it brings a top-to-bottom reimagining of our TagCons. The Story of Bear TagCon Tags have always been the heart of Bear’s organization. Since our earliest m… --- ## [Panda Sneak Peek: A Work-in-Progress Markdown Editor and Library 🐼](https://community.bear.app/t/panda-sneak-peek-a-work-in-progress-markdown-editor-and-library/12332)
**Author:** [@matteo](https://community.bear.app/u/matteo)\ **Replies:** 106\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/panda-sneak-peek-a-work-in-progress-markdown-editor-and-library/12332 "2026-06-18T23:18:49Z")
Hey everyone, today we want to discuss Panda with you: we’ll outline our vision, showcase some preliminary screenshots, and then address any questions you may have. Please note that nothing is set in stone at this stage… --- ## [Forum feedback: Backlinks and Info Column](https://community.bear.app/t/forum-feedback-backlinks-and-info-column/5926)
**Author:** [@matteo](https://community.bear.app/u/matteo)\ **Replies:** 138\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 10:37am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/forum-feedback-backlinks-and-info-column/5926 "2026-04-30T10:37:35Z")
Hello everyone, We’d love to get your feedback on the design of a couple surprise new features coming soon in a beta: Backlinks and the Info Column. Please read through this and let us know what you think of the designs… --- ## [New Panda Build for macOS](https://community.bear.app/t/new-panda-build-for-macos/18684)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2026, 1:23am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/new-panda-build-for-macos/18684 "2026-03-26T01:23:46Z")
Hello, and sorry for the expired build. Here you can find a new one. --- ## [Bear 2.7 Beta release](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-7-beta-release/18879)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-7-beta-release/18879 "2026-03-25T18:14:54Z")
Version 2.7 is now available for macOS and iOS via TestFlight. This release focuses on tags and TagCons. First launched in 2017, TagCons were designed to help you visually scan your Sidebar and quickly identify the tags… --- ## [Bear 2.6.7 Beta release](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-6-7-beta-release/18813)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2026, 10:05am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-6-7-beta-release/18813 "2026-02-09T10:05:40Z")
Hello, Bear 2.6.7 is now available on TestFlight for both macOS and iOS. We don’t usually write posts here for bug fix updates, but this one includes a lot of UI fixes for iOS 26, and we want to ask you to stress test … --- ## [New AMOLED and Everforest themes](https://community.bear.app/t/new-amoled-and-everforest-themes/14648)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 6:03pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/new-amoled-and-everforest-themes/14648 "2026-01-06T18:03:56Z")
Hello, We worked on 2 Everforest themes and 2 “pure black” themes (as Dieci) as requested by people here and on Reddit and We’d like to know what you think! The black theme palettes are our creation and are named Shibu… --- ## [🎂 Celebrating 9 years of Bear](https://community.bear.app/t/celebrating-9-years-of-bear/18403)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 9:26pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/celebrating-9-years-of-bear/18403 "2026-01-03T21:26:44Z")
Nine years ago, we released the very first version of Bear into the world. It was small, quiet, and full of ideas we hoped might help people write a little more comfortably. Nine years later, here we are, still polish… --- ## [🚀 Bear update: Math formulas](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-math-formulas/17960)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 4:57am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-math-formulas/17960 "2026-01-03T04:57:16Z")
The long-awaited MIB is here! :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: No, we’re not launching a secret agency, but we are bringing you Math in Bear! Whether you’re a student working through calculus, a researcher outlining … --- ## [🚀 Bear 2.4: Better encryption, auto todo sorting and pin within tags](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-better-encryption-auto-todo-sorting-and-pin-within-tags/16571)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 32\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2025, 7:25am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-better-encryption-auto-todo-sorting-and-pin-within-tags/16571 "2025-12-07T07:25:13Z")
Big news—Bear encryption just got even better! You can now encrypt notes with attachments, ensuring your most important ideas, documents, and secrets stay safe. This update also introduces smarter To-Do sorting, more fle… --- ## [🚀 Bear update: Callouts are here!](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-callouts-are-here/17371)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-callouts-are-here/17371 "2025-11-30T20:48:32Z")
Thanks to everyone who tested the beta and shared feedback, you helped us shape this release. Now, Callouts are live for all users! Callout is a clean, colorful way to highlight what matters most: tips, warnings, remind… --- ## [Bear’s Educational discount program](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-s-educational-discount-program/18498)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-s-educational-discount-program/18498 "2025-11-27T17:49:18Z")
Over the years, we’ve been grateful to see Bear find its way into classrooms, libraries, research labs, and lecture halls around the world. This Thanksgiving , we wanted to give a little something back to those who us… --- ## [Bear 2.6.4 beta update](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-6-4-beta-update/18391)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 10:42pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-6-4-beta-update/18391 "2025-11-09T22:42:57Z")
Bear 2.6.4 is now available on macOS and iOS through TestFlight. This update brings improvements to in-note search and replace, as well as a few quality-of-life tweaks to make editing smoother, including better selectio… --- ## [🚀 Bear Web Clipper 2.0: Faster, private, and more reliable](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-web-clipper-2-0-faster-private-and-more-reliable/18278)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2025, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-web-clipper-2-0-faster-private-and-more-reliable/18278 "2025-09-30T17:29:16Z")
Importing content into Bear has always been more than just copy and paste. With Bear’s Web Clipper, you can gather ideas, save articles, and keep research close at hand with a single click. Now it comes with a major u… --- ## [🚀 Bear update: OS26 ready](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-os26-ready/18219)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-update-os26-ready/18219 "2025-09-26T13:24:30Z")
Fall is here, and Bear is ready to join the season of new goodies, from the iPhone 17 lineup to macOS Tahoe and iOS 26. With Apple’s new Liquid Glass design, Bear is also embracing the new fur-fashion with just a drop of… --- ## [Bear 2.4 beta update](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-beta-update/16228)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 3:44am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-beta-update/16228 "2025-09-25T03:44:24Z")
Hi everyone, Hope you had a great Easter! We’re back with a fresh round of updates, including a few highly requested features we think you’ll love. :warning: Important: This beta includes some foundational updates. To … --- ## [Bear 2.5 Beta update: Math Formula](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-5-beta-update-math-formula/17883)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 9:57am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-5-beta-update-math-formula/17883 "2025-08-25T09:57:57Z")
Good news everyone! Math Formula powered by MathJax is now available in Bear’s TestFlight beta! If you work with scientific or mathematical notation, we’d love for you to give it a try and share your feedback. … --- ## [New Feature Sneak Peak: Callouts 💬](https://community.bear.app/t/new-feature-sneak-peak-callouts/17165)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 44\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2025, 5:52am UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/new-feature-sneak-peak-callouts/17165 "2025-08-15T05:52:42Z")
Hi everyone! We’ve got something new on the way in the next Bear TestFlight beta: Callouts ! Before the official rollout, we’d love to give you an early look and hear what you think. About Callouts Callouts are styled … --- ## [\[Tester applications closed\] Bear Web Beta update](https://community.bear.app/t/tester-applications-closed-bear-web-beta-update/14858)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 679\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2025, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/tester-applications-closed-bear-web-beta-update/14858 "2025-07-04T13:58:17Z")
Tester application is now closed Thank you to everyone who left a comment and expressed interest in joining the Bear Web Beta testing! We’ll be adding all users who commented below (before 15th May 2025) to the private b… --- ## [Bear 2.4.5 Beta update](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-5-beta-update/17237)
**Author:** [@zowiewho](https://community.bear.app/u/zowiewho)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2025, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-4-5-beta-update/17237 "2025-06-26T13:42:37Z")
Hello everyone, A new TestFlight version of Bear will be heading your way shortly, and it brings a colorful new feature we’re excited for you to try. Highlights Bear 2.4.5 introduces Callouts, a simple and beautiful wa… --- ## [Bear 2.3.11 beta update](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-3-11-beta-update/14810)
**Author:** [@trix180](https://community.bear.app/u/trix180)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.bear.app/t/bear-2-3-11-beta-update/14810 "2025-05-06T17:36:30Z")
Hello, we have an update for the testers. Version 2.3.11 includes the anticipated 4 new themes along with another small but requested feature: Read Only mode. By using the right-click/long press on the note list or the… [Next page](https://community.bear.app/c/announcement/9.md?page=1)