AFFiNE AI
AFFiNE AI is an all-in-one artificial intelligence-powered tool designed to enhance productivity in various areas. It aims to improve efficiency and quality of ...
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What is AFFiNE AI?
AFFiNE AI is an advanced AI integration within the AFFiNE workspace, a local-first platform that combines infinite whiteboards, docs, notes, and tasks. It enables smarter note-taking, summarizing, writing, brainstorming, and presentation building directly inside the unified canvas environment. Users can activate AI seamlessly across page mode and edgeless whiteboard mode for enhanced productivity.
Key features include selecting blocks or text in docs to trigger 'Ask AI' from the format toolbar, right-clicking elements on whiteboards for AI assistance, and accessing a dedicated AI chat in the sidebar. It supports converting ideas to structured text instantly while maintaining privacy by sending only relevant content to third-party AI providers. This makes it ideal for individuals and teams seeking a versatile, collaborative knowledge base that rivals Notion and Miro.
Designed for writers, researchers, project managers, and creative professionals who need fluid transitions between visual planning and detailed documentation. AFFiNE AI boosts collaboration by allowing real-time AI-powered insights without leaving the workspace. Its trial and paid options cater to both casual users exploring AI enhancements and power users requiring unlimited access.
AFFiNE AI pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier offers 10 trial experiences per AFFiNE Cloud user with no charge. Paid AFFiNE AI plan provides unlimited usage for early adopters during launch phase; restrictions to be added later. Specific pricing details not listed on site—purchase via AFFiNE Cloud account.
AFFiNE AI pros
- Seamless integration in AFFiNE Cloud workspaces
- 10 free trial experiences for new users
- Ask AI directly from text selection in docs
- Right-click activation on whiteboard elements
- Sidebar chat entry for ongoing AI conversations
- Supports summarizing and brainstorming
- Local-first privacy with minimal data sent
- Unlimited usage for early paid adopters
- Works in both page and edgeless modes
- Enhances note-taking and presentation building
- Compatible with block-based content editing
- No need for separate AI tools or apps
- Boosts collaboration in shared workspaces
- Instant idea-to-text conversion
- Tailored for AFFiNE's merged docs and boards
- Easy activation via format toolbar
AFFiNE AI cons
- Requires AFFiNE Cloud account login
- Limited to 10 free trial uses
- Depends on third-party AI vendors
- Unlimited access only for early purchasers
- Future usage restrictions planned
- Sends content data externally
- Not available in self-hosted without config
- Needs sidebar expansion for chat access
- Limited to selected blocks or elements
Frequently asked questions about AFFiNE AI
How do I activate AFFiNE AI in my workspace?
Log in to your AFFiNE Cloud account to activate AFFiNE AI in the local workspace. In Doc's Page Mode, select blocks or text and click 'Ask AI' in the format toolbar. On whiteboard (Edgeless Mode), right-click content or select elements and use 'Ask AI' in the menu.
Where can I find the AI chat feature?
After opening a doc, click 'Expand sidebar' in the top right corner to access the chat entry for AFFiNE AI in the sidebar, available in both page and edgeless modes.
Is AFFiNE AI free to try?
Yes, each AFFiNE Cloud user gets 10 trial experiences for free without any charge, allowing you to test features like summarizing and brainstorming.
What happens with my data when using AFFiNE AI?
AFFiNE only sends related content information to third-party AI vendors when you use AI features. Refer to AI terms for full policy on usage and limits.
Does paid AFFiNE AI offer unlimited usage?
Early purchasers enjoy unlimited usage during the initial launch phase, provided mainly for early AFFiNE AI users. Adjustments to restrictions will occur later.
Can I use AI on whiteboards?
Yes, in Edgeless Mode, right-click to select content or click 'Ask AI' in the Elements menu after selecting one or multiple elements to activate AFFiNE AI.
Is AFFiNE AI available in self-hosted setups?
AI features require additional configuration like importing config.json with OpenAI API key for providers, and restarting containers—not fully ready for self-hosting out-of-the-box.
What modes support AFFiNE AI?
AFFiNE AI works in Doc's Page Mode via format toolbar and text selection, and in whiteboard Edgeless Mode via right-click, elements menu, or sidebar chat.
How does AFFiNE AI integrate with AFFiNE workspace?
It embeds AI directly into the unified docs, whiteboards, and notes environment, allowing instant conversion of ideas to text and enhanced collaboration without switching tools.
Are there usage limits after trials?
Post-trial, purchase AFFiNE AI for continued access; early buyers get unlimited now, but the site notes restrictions will be adjusted in future updates.