# Anytype

Local-first object-based knowledge spaces with encrypted sync and space-level roles.

Revision: 2026-09-15.1 · Review: unreviewed

Commissioned by a Nimbalyst maintainer. Public-source synthesis; no independent review or product execution.

## Applicability

Living documentation accessed 2026-09-15; pin plan, client, deployment and tenant policies before use.; Desktop repository revision 14cf1e6efcb4e3bf2d425afe92fdfecc1f603574.. Anytype clients and a chosen Anytype or self-hosted network; per-object permission boundaries are excluded..

## Claims

- **yes · documented**: Creates pages from composable content blocks. [Anytype desktop overview](https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-ts/blob/14cf1e6efcb4e3bf2d425afe92fdfecc1f603574/README.md) Scope: Desktop client capabilities.
- **yes · documented**: Provides custom Types and structured data views. [Anytype desktop overview](https://github.com/anyproto/anytype-ts/blob/14cf1e6efcb4e3bf2d425afe92fdfecc1f603574/README.md) Scope: Supported object types and views.
- **yes · documented**: Shares knowledge within collaborative spaces. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: Membership and editor-seat limits apply.
- **yes · documented**: Assigns viewer, editor, admin and owner roles. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: Roles apply to a whole space.
- **yes · documented**: Edits locally and synchronizes when connectivity returns. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: Previously available local content; remote updates wait for connectivity.
- **yes · documented**: Encrypts shared content before synchronization. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: Keys are shared with invited participants; security not independently audited.
- **yes · documented**: Can publish an object as a browser-readable webpage. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: Public publication differs from encrypted private sharing.
- **yes · documented**: Supports a self-hosted sync network configuration. [Anytype self-hosted networks](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/data/sync-and-backup/self-host) Scope: Configure every device; client license restrictions remain applicable.
- **no · documented**: Cannot assign permissions separately for each object. [Anytype collaboration](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/collaborate/collaboration) Scope: All space members can view every object in that space.
- **yes · documented**: Exports content to local formats but omits chats and discussions. [Anytype import and export](https://doc.anytype.io/anytype/data/import-and-export) Scope: Desktop export; member references may not survive migration.

## Open questions

- Which client versions, plan and administrator policies apply to the team?
- What survives a representative export: links, attachments, comments, permissions and history?
- How do simultaneous edits, temporary disconnection and member departure behave on the chosen setup?
- Immediate sync is documented, but simultaneous same-document co-editing semantics have not been established in this package.

## Verification plan

1. Use the small-team-knowledge investigation to specify the required collaboration and access boundaries.
2. With explicit authorization, create an isolated synthetic workspace and named test accounts; do not invite real colleagues or upload private knowledge.
3. Test editing, viewer restrictions, recovery and export with pinned clients and plan; retain sanitized artifacts before drawing conclusions.

Last checked: 2026-09-15. Recheck by: 2026-10-15.

Content rights: Unlicensed prototype; redistribution decision pending.