Mastering Real-Time Collaboration in Quixli

Real-time collaboration is one of the most powerful features in Quixli. Multiple team members can edit the same document simultaneously, seeing each other's changes instantly. Here is how to get the most out of it.

How It Works

Quixli uses Yjs, a conflict-free replicated data type (CRDT) framework, to power real-time collaboration. This means:

• No conflicts — Simultaneous edits are automatically merged without data loss

• Offline support — Changes sync when you reconnect to the internet

• Low latency — Updates propagate in milliseconds via WebSocket connections

• Version safety — Automatic snapshots every 5 minutes during active editing

Getting Started with Collaboration

Setting up collaboration is straightforward:

1. Open a page in the editor

2. Click the "Share" button in the top-right corner

3. Add collaborators by email or generate a share link

4. Set permissions: Viewer, Editor, or Admin

5. Collaborators can now open the same page and edit together

Live Cursors and Presence

When multiple people are editing, you will see colored cursors showing where each person is working. Each collaborator gets a unique color, and their name appears next to their cursor.

This visual feedback helps teams:

• Avoid editing the same section simultaneously

• See who is active in the document

• Coordinate work in real-time without separate communication

Best Practices for Team Editing

1. Divide and conquer — Assign different sections to different team members to minimize overlap

2. Use comments — Leave inline comments for feedback instead of directly editing others' work

3. Check version history — If something goes wrong, you can always restore a previous version

4. Set clear permissions — Use viewer access for stakeholders who should review but not edit

Permission Levels Explained

• Viewer — Can read the document but cannot make changes

• Editor — Can edit content and leave comments

• Admin — Full control including sharing, deleting, and managing permissions

Real-time collaboration transforms how teams create content. With Quixli, your team can work together seamlessly — no more emailing documents back and forth or dealing with version conflicts.