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Teams

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

What are Teams?

Teams in Osmynt are:

  • Secure groups of developers who can share code with each other
  • End-to-end encrypted - only team members can decrypt shared code
  • Real-time - see updates instantly from team members
  • Persistent - your team and shared code persist across sessions

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 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

Best Practices

Team Organization

  1. Create focused teams - separate teams for different projects or purposes
  2. Use descriptive names - make it clear what each team is for
  3. Limit team size - smaller teams are more secure and manageable
  4. Regular cleanup - remove inactive members periodically

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

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

Need Help?

If you're having team-related issues:

Next Steps

Now that you understand teams, you're ready to:

  1. Share your first code - Learn the basics of code sharing
  2. Set up multiple devices - Access from anywhere
  3. Learn about diff application - Apply code changes directly