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is your own local-first, collaborative wiki that combines dynamic documents, databases, templates and web publishing. Anytype is private, works offline and keeps everything synced across all your devices.

anytype helps you share and collaborate with others without compromising on privacy.

Block-based editor: you can create powerful documents with pictures, files and other pages and databases

Object-based model - collections and queries to manage different types of objects

Templates for faster workflows

Sidebar with widgets to customize setup

Web publishing with 1 click

local API (desktop only for now) - lets you create your workflows

MCP server - lets you connect LLMs

raycast extension as an example

The Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server enables AI assistants to seamlessly interact with the Anytype API, using natural language - you can manage your knowledge base (spaces, objects, types, properties, tags and more) through conversation, powered by models and tools you control. It bridges the gap between structured data and contextual interaction.

Open Account Settings (icon at the bottom left)

Press "Copy MCP Config" under the three dots menu

Enter this config in the MCP client of your choice

Global & space-specific search

Manage spaces, members, objects & lists

Handle types, properties, tags & templates

The Anytype API is shipped with the desktop app and runs entirely on localhost. It operates fully offline, meaning you can build and use integrations without any cloud dependencies, even when internet is not available (e.g. on a plane).

Write custom scripts, plugins & dashboards

Connect models, LLMs & local agents

Collaborate on selected content, while keeping everything stored locally

Please, give feedback on the API here