> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.thinknoesis.xyz/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Share Branches, Threads, and Concept Maps in Noesis

> Share a specific branch, thread, or concept map from Noesis with collaborators using a link. Control who can view, comment on, or edit your shared content.

Noesis gives you precise, link-based control over what you share and with whom. Rather than opening up an entire Space, you can share a single thread, a specific conversation branch, or a concept map on its own — and assign exactly the level of access that makes sense for each recipient. Whether you're handing a colleague a live editing session or sending a read-only map to a client, sharing in Noesis is fast, flexible, and reversible.

## Sharing a Branch with a Collaborator

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to the branch or thread you want to share">
    Open the Space and select the specific branch or thread from the conversation tree. You can share at any level of the hierarchy — a single branch node, a full thread, or the root conversation.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Open the Share menu">
    Click the **Share** button in the top-right toolbar of the thread or branch view. The Share menu slides open from the right.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Generate a shareable link">
    Toggle **Link sharing** to on. Noesis instantly generates a unique shareable URL tied to that specific branch or thread.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set the permission scope">
    From the dropdown next to the link, choose one of three permission scopes:

    * **View only** — recipients can read the thread and explore the branch but cannot make changes
    * **Comment** — recipients can leave inline comments without editing content
    * **Edit** — recipients gain full editing access to that branch
  </Step>

  <Step title="Copy and send the link">
    Click **Copy Link** and share it via email, Slack, or any other channel. Anyone who opens the link receives exactly the level of access you set.
  </Step>
</Steps>

<Note>
  Real-time collaborative editing — including live cursors and simultaneous branching via a shared link — requires the **Synthesis** ($11.99/mo) or **Noesis** ($23.99/mo) plan. Recipients on any plan can open view-only links without a Noesis account.
</Note>

## Permission Scopes for Shared Links

Each shareable link carries one of three permission scopes. You can change the scope or revoke the link at any time from the Share menu.

| Scope         | What the recipient can do                                                                        |
| ------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **View only** | Read threads, navigate branches, and explore concept maps. No editing or commenting.             |
| **Comment**   | Everything in View only, plus the ability to leave inline comments on messages and branch nodes. |
| **Edit**      | Full access: fork branches, edit messages, rearrange concept map nodes, and reply to comments.   |

## Sharing a Concept Map vs. Sharing an Entire Space

Noesis lets you share at two different granularities depending on your needs:

<Tabs>
  <Tab title="Share an individual concept map">
    Open the concept map view for a specific thread or session. Click **Share** in the toolbar and generate a link scoped to that map alone. The recipient sees only the visual graph for that session — they don't get access to your other threads, branches, or Spaces.

    This is ideal for presentations, reports, or sharing a single research snapshot with someone outside your team.
  </Tab>

  <Tab title="Share an entire Space">
    From the Space settings panel, use the **Invite collaborators** section to add people by email or generate a Space-wide link. All threads, branches, and concept maps within the Space become accessible according to the permission level you assign.

    Use Space-level sharing for ongoing team collaboration where members need full context across multiple threads and sessions.
  </Tab>
</Tabs>

<Tip>
  When presenting research findings or sharing progress with stakeholders, generate a **view-only** link to your concept map. Recipients get a clean, navigable visual overview without any risk of accidentally modifying your work — and they don't even need a Noesis account to view it.
</Tip>

## Revoking or Updating Sharing Permissions

You stay in full control of shared links even after you've sent them:

1. Open the **Share** menu on the branch, thread, or concept map
2. To change the permission scope, select a new level from the dropdown — the change takes effect immediately for anyone who opens the link
3. To revoke access entirely, click **Disable link**. The URL is invalidated instantly, and anyone attempting to open it will see an access-denied message

For Space-level collaborators invited by email, you can update or remove their access from the **Members** tab in Space Settings at any time.

## Live Collaboration via Shared Link

When a collaborator opens a shared link that carries **Edit** access, Noesis treats them as a full real-time participant in that branch:

* Their cursor appears on your concept map canvas, color-coded with their avatar
* Any branches they fork or edits they make appear on your screen immediately, with no refresh required
* Online presence indicators in the toolbar show you who else is viewing or editing alongside you at any given moment

## Review Logs

Every edit made inside a shared Space or branch is tracked. Open the **Activity** panel from the right-side toolbar to see a chronological log of:

* Who made changes and which nodes or messages were affected
* When each change occurred, down to the minute
* Comments left by Commenters, with timestamps and author names

Review logs are read-only and cannot be deleted, giving you a reliable audit trail for collaborative research projects.