Peerdraft is a community plugin for Obsidian that enables real-time collaborative editing on documents and folders, supporting both synchronous and asynchronous workflows with end-to-end encryption options.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Developer | Peerdraft |
| Technology | Peer-to-peer connections |
| Collaboration Type | Real-time & Asynchronous |
| Pricing | Free (up to 3 people), Paid tiers |
| Installation | Obsidian Community Plugins |
Architecture
Peerdraft operates through two integrated components:
- Obsidian community plugin - Installed in your vault
- Web application - Mediates initial connections
Document content exchanges occur directly between users via peer-to-peer with end-to-end encryption.
Key Features
Collaboration Capabilities
- Live editing - See collaborator cursors and typing in real-time
- Folder-level sync - Share entire folders, new docs sync instantly
- No account required - Collaborators join via unguessable secret link
- Web Editor - Collaborate without Obsidian installed
Session Types
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Fleeting Sessions | Ad-hoc, end-to-end encrypted, terminates when creator closes document |
| Persistent Shares | Long-term collaboration with offline editing support |
How to Use
- Open a note in Obsidian
- Activate “start working together” option
- Copy the generated collaboration link
- Share link with collaborators
- Collaborators join via Obsidian plugin or Web Editor
Access Options
- Obsidian plugin - Full integration, syncs to local vault
- Web Editor - Browser-based access, no installation needed
Privacy Model
- Fleeting sessions: End-to-end encrypted, no server storage
- Persistent shares: Server facilitates sync but prioritizes peer communication
- Connection facilitation rather than content storage
Use Cases
- Real-time meeting notes
- Workshop text with team feedback
- Collaborative writing sessions
- Quick feedback requests