Collaboration Tools

Your Maidan Cloud community provides powerful tools for working together on projects, documents, and creative endeavors.

📝 Document Collaboration

CryptPad

Best for: Real-time document editing, privacy-first collaboration

  • Access: pad.maidan.cloud
  • Features: Rich text, spreadsheets, presentations, whiteboards
  • Security: End-to-end encryption, zero-knowledge architecture
  • Learn More: CryptPad Guide

WordPress CMS

Best for: Website content, blogs, permanent documentation

  • Access: maidan.cloud
  • Features: Content management, media library, collaborative editing
  • Access: Content creators and editors with appropriate permissions

🎥 Media Collaboration

PeerTube Platform

Best for: Video content creation, community media

  • Access: tube.maidan.cloud
  • Features: Video hosting, playlists, community channels
  • Privacy: Self-hosted, federated video platform

Video Conferencing

Best for: Live collaboration, screen sharing, presentations

🤖 AI-Assisted Collaboration

LibreChat AI

Best for: Content creation, brainstorming, research assistance

  • Access: ai.maidan.cloud
  • Features: Local AI models, document analysis, creative assistance
  • Privacy: All processing happens locally
  • Learn More: LibreChat Guide

🔒 Password & Security Management

Vaultwarden

Best for: Shared credentials, secure project access

  • Access: v.maidan.cloud
  • Features: Password sharing, secure notes, file attachments
  • Integration: Works with all browsers and mobile devices

🎯 Collaboration Workflows

Document Creation Process

  1. Brainstorm: Use CryptPad whiteboard or LibreChat AI
  2. Draft: Create initial version in CryptPad
  3. Review: Share with team for feedback and edits
  4. Finalize: Publish to WordPress or export as needed

Project Management

  1. Planning: Use CryptPad Kanban boards
  2. Communication: Coordinate via Matrix chat
  3. Meetings: Regular check-ins via Jitsi
  4. Documentation: Track progress in CryptPad or WordPress

Creative Projects

  1. Ideation: Brainstorm with AI assistance
  2. Creation: Use appropriate tools for content type
  3. Collaboration: Real-time editing and feedback
  4. Publishing: Share via PeerTube, WordPress, or other platforms

🔐 Privacy & Security

Data Protection

  • Local Storage: All data stays on your community infrastructure
  • Encryption: End-to-end encryption where available
  • Access Control: Manage who can view and edit content
  • Backup: Regular backups of collaborative work

Permission Management

  • Role-Based Access: Different permissions for different users
  • Project-Specific: Grant access only to relevant team members
  • Audit Trail: Track changes and access history
  • Secure Sharing: Share securely within and outside the community

🛠️ Best Practices

Effective Collaboration

  • Clear Communication: Use Matrix chat for real-time coordination
  • Version Control: Use CryptPad's revision history
  • Regular Check-ins: Schedule periodic Jitsi meetings
  • Documentation: Keep project documentation up to date

Security Practices

  • Secure Credentials: Use Vaultwarden for shared accounts
  • Access Reviews: Regularly review who has access to what
  • Backup Important Work: Keep copies of critical documents
  • Privacy Awareness: Understand each tool's privacy features

📱 Mobile Collaboration

Mobile Access

  • CryptPad: Works well on mobile browsers
  • Jitsi: Full mobile app support
  • Vaultwarden: Bitwarden mobile apps
  • PeerTube: Mobile-responsive interface

Cross-Platform Workflows

  • Start on Desktop: Begin complex work on full-featured desktop
  • Edit on Mobile: Make quick edits and updates on mobile
  • Sync Seamlessly: All changes sync across devices
  • Offline Capability: Some tools work offline with later sync

🤝 Community Integration

Integration Patterns

  • Matrix Links: Share collaboration links in chat
  • WordPress Publishing: Publish final documents to website
  • PeerTube Embedding: Embed videos in documents and websites
  • AI Enhancement: Use AI to improve and expand collaborative work

Community Projects

  • Governance Documents: Collaborative policy development
  • Event Planning: Community event coordination
  • Content Creation: Newsletters, announcements, educational content
  • Knowledge Base: Collaborative documentation and guides

🔗 Official Resources

Start collaborating! Choose the right tools for your project and leverage the power of privacy-first, community-controlled collaboration platforms.