anytype-mcp

Overview

The anytype-mcp server bridges AI assistants with Anytype, an encrypted local and collaborative wiki. It converts Anytype's OpenAPI specification into MCP tools, enabling users to organize objects, lists, and spaces through conversation. The server provides comprehensive access to core Anytype features including global search, space management, object operations, properties, tags, and templates.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 7 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• create_space

  Create a new space in Anytype

  Try:Create a new space called 'Project Ideas'Try:Create a personal space for notes
• add_object

  Add a new object to a space in Anytype

  Try:Add a new object of type 'Task' with title 'Research AI trends'Try:Create a new note object in my personal space
• create_collection

  Create a new collection in Anytype

  Try:Create a collection called 'Tasks for this week'Try:Make a new collection for my research papers
• global_search

  Search globally across all spaces in Anytype

  Try:Find all my documents about AITry:Search for the 'Project Ideas' space
• space_search

  Search within a specific space in Anytype

  Try:Find tasks in the 'Project Ideas' spaceTry:Show me all objects in my personal space
• get_spaces

  Retrieve all available spaces in Anytype

  Try:List all my spacesTry:Show me all spaces I have
• get_members

  Get members of a specific space

  Try:Who are members of the 'Project Ideas' space?Try:Show me collaborators in this space
• get_object

  Retrieve a specific object by ID

  Try:Get object with ID 12345Try:Show me details of that task
• update_object

  Update an existing object in Anytype

  Try:Update the due date of task 12345 to next weekTry:Edit the title of this note
• get_types

  Retrieve available object types in Anytype

  Try:List all object typesTry:What types of objects can I create?
• get_properties

  Get available properties for a specific type

  Try:Show properties for 'Task' typeTry:What properties can I set for notes?
• create_tag

  Create a new tag in Anytype

  Try:Create a tag called 'urgent'Try:Make a new tag for research topics

Note: Tool names inferred from features and example interactions described in the README. The README mentions capabilities but doesn't provide explicit tool documentation or API signatures.

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Installation

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "anytype": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "@anyproto/anytype-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "OPENAPI_MCP_HEADERS": "{\"Authorization\":\"Bearer <YOUR_API_KEY>\", \"Anytype-Version\":\"2025-11-08\"}"
      }
    }
  }
}

npm install -g @anyproto/anytype-mcp

FAQ

What is Anytype?

Anytype is an encrypted, local and collaborative wiki that allows you to organize your knowledge base in a private and secure environment.

Can I use this MCP server with AI assistants other than Claude?

Yes, this MCP server is compatible with any MCP client that supports the protocol, including Cursor, Windsurf, Raycast, and others.

Is my data secure when using this MCP server?

Yes, all interactions with Anytype through this MCP server are encrypted, and the server can be configured to run locally with your API key.

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