AFFiNE

All-in-one workspace for docs, whiteboards, and databases — with real-time collaboration.

Overview

AFFiNE is a unified workspace that combines three surfaces in one: a rich document editor, an infinite whiteboard canvas, and a structured database. Use it to write technical specs, sketch system designs, and organize project data — all in the same tool, synced in real time across your team.

Key Features

• Docs & Wiki — Rich text editor with blocks, embeds, code, and nested pages
• Whiteboard — Infinite canvas for diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, and freehand drawing
• Database Views — Table, kanban, and list views for structured data and project tracking
• Real-time Collaboration — Multiple users editing the same page simultaneously
• Edgeless Mode — Toggle any page between document and whiteboard view
• Linked Pages — Reference and embed other pages inline for a connected knowledge base

Getting Started

1. From the Hub, click AFFiNE to launch
2. Your workspace opens with your pages and documents
3. Click + New Page to create a document or whiteboard
4. Choose Page for document mode or Edgeless for canvas mode
5. Start writing, drawing, or adding structured data

Page Mode

Page mode is a block-based document editor:

• Type / to insert blocks: headings, code, image, quote, divider, embed
• Drag and rearrange blocks freely
• [[ to link to another page in your workspace
• Inline code, math equations, and callout blocks supported

Edgeless (Whiteboard) Mode

Switch any page to Edgeless for a canvas view:

• Draw shapes, connect them with arrows
• Add sticky notes, images, and embedded pages
• Freehand sketch with the pen tool
• Pan and zoom with trackpad or keyboard shortcuts
• Embed a whiteboard section back into a document page

Database Mode

Create structured data tables inside any page:

• Table view — spreadsheet-style rows and columns
• Kanban view — card-based workflow boards
• List view — lightweight task lists
• Supports text, number, date, select, multi-select, and link fields

Collaboration

AFFiNE is built for real-time collaboration:

• See teammates’ cursors and edits live
• Leave comments on any block
• Page history for reviewing past versions
• Share specific pages or your full workspace

When to Use AFFiNE