In simple English
Anytype is a place to write notes, keep lists, and organize your work. Your data stays on your own computer, hidden from others with strong security. You can connect devices together without sending your files to a big company server. It costs nothing to download and use, but it requires patience to set up if you build it from source. You keep total control over your private information.
What it is
This repository contains the official desktop application for Anytype, built using TypeScript and Electron (a framework for creating desktop apps with web technologies). It provides the user interface and connects to a local background engine that handles storage and device syncing.
What it is good for
Solo builders who want a private notebook or task manager that runs completely offline and syncs directly between devices without using a cloud subscription.
- Keeps all your notes and tasks stored locally on your machine.
- Uses zero-knowledge encryption so no one else can read your files.
- Works across macOS, Windows, and Linux.
- Custom source licence restricts commercial use and redistribution.
- Requires a complex build process with multiple external repositories and tools.
- Heavy resource use because it runs on Electron.
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git clone https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-ts.git && cd anytype-ts bun install ./update.sh linux-latest amd bun run start:dev