Anytype: Local-First Private Knowledge Operating System

Anytype is a local-first, end-to-end encrypted knowledge management platform that treats your information as interconnected objects with types and relations, providing a private, self-hosted alternative to cloud-dependent productivity tools.

Features

Object-Based Architecture

Everything is an object — notes, tasks, bookmarks, people, projects — with customizable types and relations that create a structured, interconnected knowledge graph tailored to how you think.

Local-First & Encrypted

All data stored locally on your device with optional peer-to-peer sync using end-to-end encryption, ensuring complete data ownership without reliance on cloud servers.

Flexible Views

Multiple ways to view your objects including documents, galleries, kanban boards, grids, lists, and graphs, with custom filters and sorts for creating personalized dashboards.

Relations & Graph

Rich relation system connecting objects bidirectionally with typed properties, visualized through an interactive knowledge graph for exploring connections across your entire knowledge base.

Sets & Collections

Dynamic views that aggregate objects by type or custom criteria, functioning like database queries that update automatically as you add and modify content.

Self-Hosted Sync

Optional self-hosted sync node for individuals and teams who want peer-to-peer synchronization across devices without relying on any third-party infrastructure.

Key Capabilities

End-to-End Encryption: All data encrypted before leaving your device
Offline-First: Full functionality without internet connection
Cross-Platform: Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
Templates: Customizable templates for consistent object creation
Markdown Export: Export to standard formats for portability
Open Source: Core protocol and sync nodes are open-source
Community Spaces: Shared knowledge spaces for teams and communities

Best For

Privacy-conscious users who want complete data ownership
Knowledge workers building structured personal knowledge bases
Teams seeking self-hosted collaboration without cloud dependency
Users frustrated with vendor lock-in from cloud productivity tools
Anyone wanting a flexible, object-oriented approach to personal information

Access

Free for personal use
Desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Mobile apps for iOS and Android
Self-hosted sync node for teams
Open-source protocol and infrastructure

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