# Anytype — Local-First Knowledge Workspace with E2E Encryption

> A privacy-first, peer-to-peer workspace for notes, docs, tasks, and databases that keeps all data on your devices with end-to-end encryption.

## Install

Save in your project root:

# Anytype — Local-First Knowledge Workspace with E2E Encryption

## Quick Use
```bash
# Download from https://download.anytype.io for macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
# Or build from source:
git clone https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-ts.git
cd anytype-ts && npm install && npm start
```

## Introduction
Anytype is a local-first, end-to-end encrypted workspace that combines notes, documents, tasks, databases, and bookmarks in a single application. Data lives on your devices and syncs peer-to-peer, with no server ever seeing your unencrypted content.

## What Anytype Does
- Provides a block-based editor for rich documents, notes, and wikis
- Supports structured data with custom object types and relations
- Syncs across devices via encrypted peer-to-peer protocol
- Organizes content with sets, collections, and graph views
- Runs on desktop (macOS, Windows, Linux) and mobile (iOS, Android)

## Architecture Overview
Anytype uses the Any Protocol, a peer-to-peer sync layer built on CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) for offline-first collaboration. Each user has a cryptographic key pair; data is encrypted at rest and in transit. Sync nodes relay encrypted blobs between devices without access to content.

## Self-Hosting & Configuration
- Download desktop or mobile apps from the official site
- Data is stored locally by default in an encrypted vault
- Self-host a sync relay node for private network deployments
- Import from Notion, Markdown, and other formats via built-in tools
- Configure spaces for personal, team, or project-level organization

## Key Features
- True local-first: works fully offline, syncs when connected
- End-to-end encryption with user-controlled keys
- Flexible object system: create custom types, relations, and views
- Graph view for visualizing connections between objects
- Cross-platform with native apps for all major operating systems

## Comparison with Similar Tools
- **Notion** — cloud-dependent; Anytype is local-first and encrypted
- **Obsidian** — Markdown-only files; Anytype offers structured objects and relations
- **AppFlowy** — similar goals but less mature sync and mobile support
- **Logseq** — outliner-focused; Anytype provides richer object types
- **AFFiNE** — hybrid approach; Anytype focuses on peer-to-peer encryption

## FAQ
**Q: Is Anytype free?**
A: The personal plan is free with generous limits. The source code is publicly available.

**Q: Can I collaborate with others?**
A: Yes. Shared spaces allow encrypted collaboration with invited members.

**Q: Where is my data stored?**
A: On your devices. Encrypted blobs pass through relay nodes for sync but are never readable by the server.

**Q: Can I self-host the sync infrastructure?**
A: Yes. The Any Sync Node can be deployed on your own server for fully private sync.

## Sources
- https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-ts
- https://anytype.io

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