Privacy Policy
Anytype Web Clipper — Last updated: 2026-02-27
Overview
Anytype Web Clipper is a Chrome extension that clips web pages directly to your local Anytype desktop app. This privacy policy explains how the extension handles your data.
Data We Collect
We collect no personal data. Specifically:
- No analytics — We do not use Google Analytics, Mixpanel, or any third-party tracking service.
- No advertising — We display no ads and share no data with advertising networks.
- No cloud storage — Nothing you clip is sent to any remote server controlled by us.
How the Extension Works
When you click “Save”, the extension:
- Reads the current tab’s URL, title, and page content (via
activeTabpermission). - Sends the extracted content only to
http://127.0.0.1:31009— the Anytype desktop app running on your own computer. - Receives a response (object ID) from Anytype and displays it in the popup.
All communication is local-only (loopback address 127.0.0.1). No data leaves your machine.
Data Stored Locally
The extension stores the following in chrome.storage.local (on your device only):
| Data | Purpose |
|---|---|
anytypeApiKey | API key issued by your local Anytype app for authentication |
clipperLastSpaceId | Your last selected Anytype Space (convenience) |
clipperPrefsBySpace | Your last selected object type per Space (convenience) |
This data never leaves your browser. It is not uploaded to any server.
Permissions Used
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
activeTab | Read the current page title, URL, and content when you click Save |
scripting | Inject Readability.js and Turndown.js to extract article content |
storage | Store your API key and preferences locally |
host_permissions: 127.0.0.1/* | Communicate with the Anytype desktop app running on your machine |
Third-Party Libraries (Bundled)
The extension bundles two open-source libraries that run locally in your browser:
- Readability.js (Mozilla, Apache 2.0) — extracts article content from web pages
- Turndown.js (Dom Christie, MIT) — converts HTML to Markdown
These libraries do not make network requests.
Contact
If you have questions about this privacy policy, please open an issue on the project repository or contact the developer.