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Beaver Notes

Q: How do I uninstall Beaver Notes?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask beaver-notes`. Homebrew will remove Beaver Notes and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Beaver Notes to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask beaver-notes` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Privacy-focused note-taking app

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryProductivity

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version4.4.0Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Beaver Notes?

Privacy-focused note-taking app

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask beaver-notes

Official Website

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How to Install Beaver Notes on Mac

Follow these steps to install Beaver Notes using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask beaver-notes
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask beaver-notes
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm beaver-notes is installed, then try `beaver-notes --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Beaver Notes
Run `beaver-notes` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Beaver Notes

How do I install Beaver Notes on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask beaver-notes. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run beaver-notes from Terminal.

Is Beaver Notes free?

Yes, Beaver Notes is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Beaver Notes?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask beaver-notes. Homebrew will remove Beaver Notes and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Beaver Notes?

There are several productivity apps available for macOS. Browse the Productivity category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Beaver Notes to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask beaver-notes in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Beaver Notes work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Beaver Notes can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.