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Real-Time Collaboration Inside Your Slides

COLLAB brings native, frictionless conversation directly into your Google Workspace. Build community without third-party subscriptions or privacy compromises.

Native sidebar integration
Zero third-party subscriptions
Google Workspace native
Open-source community code
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Open-source code for your workspace.

Chat Sidebar

SCRIPT: COLLAB-V1

Active
Live Document SyncInstant

Real-Time

Native chat integration that updates instantly across all shared workspace documents.

Script ExecutionStable

LockService

Concurrency handlers ensure message integrity during high-traffic collaboration.

Privacy ProtocolVerified

Encrypted

Community-first architecture keeping your workspace data private and secure.

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System Features

Core Capabilities

Build powerful community tools using native Google Apps Script, ensuring seamless collaboration and data persistence for your organization.

Database
Google Sheets Engine
Utilize Google Sheets as a robust, real-time database for your community data without complex backend setups.

Key benefits:

Instant data synchronization
Native Google Workspace integration
Zero-cost database management
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Performance
Concurrency Control
Implement LockService to manage simultaneous user interactions and prevent data collisions in shared docs.

Key benefits:

Prevents race conditions
Ensures data integrity
Optimized script execution
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Interface
HTML Sidebar UI
Create frictionless user experiences with custom HTML sidebars that live directly inside your documents.

Key benefits:

Native sidebar rendering
Seamless user interaction
Responsive design patterns
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Ready-to-use scripts

Access our library of open-source scripts to jumpstart your community platform today.

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Technical Flow

How COLLAB Connects

Our platform uses Google Apps Script to bridge your documents and spreadsheets, creating a native chat experience for your community.

01Step I
Integration
Script Hookup & Setup

Connect your Google Sheet to our sidebar script to enable real-time data flow and document synchronization.

Key Features
Sheet ID configuration
Permission authorization
Sidebar initialization
5 MinutesQuick Setup
02Step II
Connection
Live Chat Activation

Open the sidebar within your document to start instant messaging with your team members in real-time.

Key Features
Active user presence
Message stream sync
Timestamped logging
Real-timeLive Sync
03Step III
Performance
Concurrency Handling

Our LockService ensures that multiple collaborators can send messages without data collisions or errors.

Key Features
Lock queue management
Conflict resolution
Data integrity check
AutomatedLockService
04Step IV
Retention
Community Archiving

All chat history is safely stored in your linked Google Sheet for future reference and community review.

Key Features
Message history export
Sheet data persistence
Audit trail access
PersistentData Storage

Ready to start collaborating?

Follow our setup guide to integrate COLLAB into your workspace today.

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Collaborative Workspace

Why Teams Choose COLLAB.

COLLAB provides a secure, native way to chat within your documents, keeping your team connected without leaving your workflow.

Active
Native Tools
Zero Dependencies
Run your community chat directly inside Google Workspace without external subscriptions or data silos.
100% Native
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Available
Free Infra
No Hidden Fees
Leverage your existing Google Drive infrastructure to host community data at no additional monthly cost.
Free Hosting
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Secure
Data Privacy
Full Ownership
Your community conversations remain within your organization's secure Google Drive environment always.
Private Data
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Real-Time
Instant Sync
Collaborate with your team in real-time using Google Apps Script for seamless document connectivity.
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8,500+Total Contributors
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Real-time synchronization powered by Google Apps Script infrastructure.

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Technical Support

Deployment & Integration

Get answers to common questions about setting up your community chat, managing permissions, and optimizing your workspace.

Deployment & Access

Concurrency & Limits

Privacy & Security

Developer Docs
Access technical guides, API references, and setup documentation for your workspace.
Setup Guide (PDF)
1.2 MB
API Reference
0.8 MB
Security Policy
0.5 MB
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Support Desk

Need help with your implementation or have questions about custom features?

support@collab.org(555) 555-0199
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Build the future of collaboration

Help us refine document-native chat. Whether you code, integrate, or advocate, your input drives our progress.

Open Source
Developers
Help us build the future of document-native collaboration by contributing to our open-source repository.
  • Direct Apps Script integration
  • Collaborative code reviews
  • Public contributor recognition
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Workspace Tools
Integrators
Deploy our chat sidebar into your organization's workflows to streamline team communication.
  • Custom script deployment
  • Real-time sync architecture
  • Privacy-first data handling
Setup guide
Community Impact
Advocates
Share your experience with COLLAB and help us grow our community of document-native teams.
  • Join our Slack workspace
  • Share custom templates
  • Monthly community updates
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COLLAB is an open-source platform for teams to integrate native, frictionless chat directly into Google Workspace documents without third-party subscriptions.

Open Source Project

Built for community collaboration, transparency, and secure workspace connectivity.

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Developer Support

Need help with Apps Script integration or custom workspace deployment? Our community engineers are ready to assist.

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