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Team Management

Teams are the foundation of collaboration in Osmynt. They allow you to securely share code with specific groups of developers and manage access permissions.

Overview

Teams in Osmynt provide:

  • Secure groups of developers who can share code with each other
  • End-to-end encrypted communication - only team members can decrypt shared code
  • Real-time collaboration - see updates instantly from team members
  • Persistent storage - your team and shared code persist across sessions
  • Access control - manage who can access your team's code

Creating a Team

Method 1: Through the Extension

  1. Open Osmynt Panel

    • Click the Osmynt icon in the Activity Bar
    • Or run Osmynt: Invite Team Member

  2. Create Team

    • Run Osmynt: Invite Team Member
    • This automatically creates a team and generates an invitation
    • Copy the invitation token to share with team members

Method 2: Through Command Palette

  1. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  2. Run Osmynt: Invite Team Member
  3. Copy the invitation token that appears
  4. Share the token with your team members

Joining a Team

Method 1: Using Invitation Token

  1. Get the invitation token from a team member
  2. Open Command Palette (Ctrl+Shift+P / Cmd+Shift+P)
  3. Run Osmynt: Accept Invitation
  4. Paste the token when prompted
  5. Confirm to join the team

Method 2: Using Invitation URL

If you received an invitation URL:

  1. Copy the token from the URL
  2. Follow the steps above using the extracted token

Team Management

Viewing Team Members

  • Osmynt Panel: See all team members in the sidebar
  • Team Info: Click on team name to see member details
  • Member Status: See who's online and active

Inviting New Members

  1. Run Osmynt: Invite Team Member
  2. Copy the invitation token
  3. Share with new member via email, Slack, or any communication method
  4. New member joins using Osmynt: Accept Invitation

Removing Team Members

  1. Right-click on member in the Osmynt panel
  2. Select "Remove Member"
  3. Confirm the removal
  4. Member is removed and can no longer access team code

Note: Only team owners can remove members. If you're not the owner, contact the team owner to remove members.

Team Roles

Team Owner

  • Creates the team (first person to invite others)
  • Can remove members from the team
  • Can invite new members
  • Has full access to all team features

Team Members

  • Can share code with the team
  • Can receive code from team members
  • Cannot remove other members
  • Cannot invite new members (unless they become owner)

Team Organization

Creating Focused Teams

Best practices for team organization:

  1. Project-based teams - separate teams for different projects
  2. Role-based teams - teams for specific roles (frontend, backend, DevOps)
  3. Feature-based teams - teams working on specific features
  4. Cross-functional teams - teams with diverse skills

Team Naming

Good team names:

  • "Frontend Team - Project Alpha"
  • "Backend API Team"
  • "DevOps Infrastructure"
  • "Code Review Team"

Avoid:

  • Generic names like "Team 1" or "Development"
  • Names that don't indicate purpose
  • Very long names

Team Size

Recommended team sizes:

  • Small teams: 2-5 members (optimal for security)
  • Medium teams: 6-10 members (good for collaboration)
  • Large teams: 11+ members (consider splitting)

Team Security

End-to-End Encryption

  • All code is encrypted before leaving your device
  • Only team members can decrypt shared code
  • Team keys are generated automatically
  • No one else can read your shared code

Team Verification

  • Cryptographic handshakes ensure you're sharing with the right people
  • Device verification prevents unauthorized access
  • Secure key exchange when new members join

Access Control

  • Team-only sharing - code can only be shared within the team
  • Member verification - only verified team members can access code
  • Device management - control which devices can access the team

Team Best Practices

Security Best Practices

  1. Verify team members - only invite people you trust
  2. Use strong GitHub accounts - ensure team members have secure GitHub accounts
  3. Regular key rotation - consider creating new teams periodically
  4. Monitor team activity - watch for unusual sharing patterns

Communication

  1. Share invitation tokens securely - use encrypted communication
  2. Verify new members - confirm identity before sharing tokens
  3. Document team purpose - make it clear what the team is for
  4. Regular team reviews - periodically review team membership

Team Maintenance

  1. Regular cleanup - remove inactive members periodically
  2. Monitor team size - keep teams manageable
  3. Review team purpose - ensure teams still serve their intended purpose
  4. Update team information - keep team details current

Troubleshooting Teams

"Failed to Join Team" Error

Common causes:

  • Invalid or expired invitation token
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Team no longer exists

Solutions:

  1. Check the token - ensure it's copied correctly
  2. Get a new invitation - ask team owner for a fresh token
  3. Check network - ensure you have internet connectivity
  4. Try again - sometimes temporary network issues cause failures

"Team Not Found" Error

Common causes:

  • Team was deleted
  • You were removed from the team
  • Token is for a different team

Solutions:

  1. Contact team owner - ask for a new invitation
  2. Check team status - verify the team still exists
  3. Get fresh token - request a new invitation token

"Permission Denied" Error

Common causes:

  • You don't have permission to perform the action
  • Team owner restrictions
  • Account authentication issues

Solutions:

  1. Check your role - ensure you have the necessary permissions
  2. Contact team owner - ask for appropriate permissions
  3. Re-authenticate - run Osmynt: Login again

Team Members Not Appearing

Common causes:

  • Team members haven't joined yet
  • Network sync issues
  • Extension cache problems

Solutions:

  1. Refresh the panel - run Osmynt: Refresh
  2. Check member status - ensure members have joined
  3. Clear cache - run Osmynt: Clear Local Cache if needed

Team Limits

Current Limits

  • Team size: No hard limit (practical limit based on security)
  • Teams per user: No limit
  • Code sharing: No limit on number of shares
  • Storage: No limit on shared code size

Recommended Limits

  • Team size: 5-10 members for optimal security
  • Active teams: 3-5 teams per user
  • Code size: Keep individual shares under 1MB for best performance

Next Steps

Now that you understand team management, you're ready to:

  1. Learn about device management - Set up multiple devices
  2. Learn about diff application - Apply code changes directly to files
  3. Learn about real-time updates - Stay synchronized with your team