Anytype Web Clipper — Privacy Policy
Last updated: 2026-02-23
Overview
Anytype Web Clipper is a Chrome Extension that clips web pages to your local Anytype application. All processing occurs locally on your machine. No data is sent to any external server operated by this extension.
What Data We Access
When you click the clip button, the extension reads:
- The URL of the current tab
- The title of the current tab
- The HTML content of the current page (for article extraction)
- Any text you have selected on the page
This data is sent only to the local Python service running on your own computer (default: http://127.0.0.1:8787), which then communicates with your local Anytype desktop application.
What We Do NOT Collect
- We do not collect any personal information
- We do not send any data to remote servers (other than your own local machine)
- We do not use analytics, tracking, or telemetry
- We do not store browsing history
- We do not share data with third parties
Local Storage
The extension stores the following settings in your browser’s local storage (chrome.storage.local):
| Key | Purpose |
|---|---|
serviceUrl | The URL of your local Anytype Web Clipper service |
authToken | The authentication token for your local service |
clipperPrefsBySpace | Your space and type preferences per Anytype space |
clipperLastSpaceId | The last selected Anytype space |
These values never leave your browser and are used solely to connect to your local service.
Authentication Token
The extension uses a Bearer token to authenticate with your local service. This token is:
- Generated locally by the Python service on startup
- Stored only in your browser’s local storage
- Never transmitted outside your local machine
Permissions
The extension requires the following Chrome permissions:
| Permission | Reason |
|---|---|
activeTab | To read the URL and title of the current tab when you click clip |
scripting | To extract page content (HTML, text) for clipping |
storage | To save your service URL and preferences locally |
http://127.0.0.1/* | To communicate with your local Anytype Web Clipper service |
http://localhost/* | To support custom local service configurations |
Data Flow
Your Browser → Extension → Local Python Service (127.0.0.1) → Anytype Desktop App
No step in this flow involves any external server or cloud service operated by this extension.
Changes to This Policy
If this policy changes, the updated version will be published at this URL. The “Last updated” date at the top will reflect any changes.
Contact
This extension is maintained by Mars Lee. For questions or concerns about privacy, please open an issue on the project repository.
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