Anytype for Raycast

Create, browse and search in Anytype - right at your fingertips, anywhere on your Mac.

Setup

To get started, grant the extension access to your account using the local pairing process. Follow these steps:

1. Install the Extension: Add the Anytype extension via the Raycast Store.
2. Open Anytype Desktop: Ensure the app is running and you are logged in.
3. Run a Command: Trigger any extension command.
4. Authenticate: When prompted, press Enter to start the pairing process.
5. Enter the Code: A popup in Anytype Desktop will display a 4-digit code. Input this code in the extension’s Verification Code field. Press Command + Enter to confirm.
6. Confirmation: Once successfully paired, the extension is ready to use.

Commands

Create Object

Create new objects in your spaces directly from Raycast.

• Choose: Specify the Space and Type of object (e.g., Bookmark, Note, Task).
• Input: Fill in details like the object name, description, or body text.
• Save: Press Command + Enter to save the object. It will immediately appear in your vault.

Browse Spaces

Navigate through your spaces and explore their contents.

• View: A list of available spaces will appear.
• Explore: Select a space to view its objects, types, and members.
• Interact: Press Enter to view an object in Raycast or Command + Enter to open it in Anytype.

Search Anytype

Perform a global search across all spaces in your vault.

• Search: Enter your search term in the search bar.
• Filter: Use the dropdown menu to filter results by type.
• Interact: Press Enter to view the object in Raycast or Command + Enter to open it in Anytype.

Tips

Make the most of the Anytype extension with the following tips:

• Open: Use Command + Enter to instantly open the currently selected space or object in Anytype.
• Refresh: Manually refresh data with Command + R.
• Deletion: Quickly delete objects with Ctrl + X.
• Drafts: Leave the Object Creation command with unsaved changes, and the current state is automatically saved as a draft, allowing you to resume later.
• Quicklinks: Leverage even faster object creation:
  • Select the Space and Type.
  • Prefill object fields as needed.
  • Use the Create Quicklink option in the action menu and save with Command + Enter.
  • The Quicklink will appear in the root search under the specified name.

Troubleshooting

Error: API Not Reachable

• Ensure the Anytype Desktop app is running.
• Confirm you are logged into your vault.
• Verify both the extension and Anytype desktop app are up-to-date, with the app version being v0.45.0 or later.

Objects, Types or Spaces Not Displaying Completely

For performance reasons, the extension only fetches a limited amount of items at a time.

• Pagination is supported in lists to access additional items when scrolling down. However, the extension might refuse to paginate further if the available memory is exhausted.
• For dropdowns in Create Object command the limitation remains.
• The API limit can be adjusted in the extension settings - default is 50 items.