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AFFiNE

Next-generation all-in-one collaborative workspace unifying docs, whiteboards, and databases.

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LicenseMPL-2.0
GitHub stars44.5k
Last commit5 days ago
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Local First WikiAll In One WorkspaceInfinite CanvasBlock EditorProductivity
Overview

Why consider AFFiNE?

AFFiNE is an open-source, privacy-first collaborative workspace that seamlessly combines structured text docs, infinite whiteboard canvases, and relational tables in a single document block structure with local-first peer-to-peer sync.

Guided learning

Learn AFFiNE by building

Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of AFFiNE

AFFiNE lets you switch between structured document view and visual whiteboard canvas with a single click.

Quickstart

bash
1docker run -d -p 3010:3010 \
2 -v ~/.affine:/root/.affine \
3 ghcr.io/toeverything/affine:stable

Access http://localhost:3010 to create mixed-media notes, mindmaps, and collaborative team dashboards.

AFFiNE is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0.

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AFFiNE FAQs

AFFiNE is listed as a Collaboration tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

AFFiNE is listed under the MPL-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

AFFiNE is listed as an alternative to Notion. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.