Dashboard

This guide gives a quick overview of the dashboard and all its features.

The left sidebar has all the action controls. The board creator (owner) has more controls than a guest user.

The left sidebar for a guest user has fewer controls.

The right sidebar shows a real-time display of all participants currently in the meeting.

From v1.2.0, each participant’s message count is also displayed.

From v1.6.3, each participant’s avatar displays a live pulse animation when the user is typing (for non-anonymous messages or comments).

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Hover over a user’s avatar to see the full nickname.

Share Board

Each board has a unique URL that must be shared with guests to participate.

Use the Share button in the left sidebar to copy the board URL.

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You can also share the URL directly from the browser address bar.

Customize Columns

Available from v1.6.0

Board owners can click a column header to:

• Rename columns
• Enable or disable columns
• Reorder columns

NOTE

Only available to the board owner.

Add / Update a Message

Each column has buttons to create new messages

• Type text and press Enter, or click anywhere else
• Updates are broadcast instantly

To update an existing message, click its text, edit it, and press Enter or click outside.

Anonymous Message

Available from v1.2.0

Use the Anonymous Message button below each column.

Your name is not associated with anonymous messages.

Delete Message

Use the Delete button on each card.

NOTE

The board owner can delete any message.

Like Message

Use the Like button on a card to toggle likes.

Move Message Across Columns

Available from v1.2.0

Use the Move button on a card to move it across columns or categories.

A menu opens with the target columns.

Comments

Available from v1.5.4

Use the Comments button on a card to open or close the comments pane.

The comments pane is closed by default.

Add / Edit / Delete Comments

• Type your comment and press Enter or click outside to save
• Click an existing comment to edit it
• Use the delete icon to remove a comment

NOTE

The board owner can delete any comment.

Start / Stop Timer

NOTE

Only the board owner can start or stop the timer.

• Guests can only view the timer
• Owners can enter minutes or seconds and start it
• The countdown stops automatically
• To stop early, reopen the timer and click Stop

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Mask Messages

NOTE

Only available to the board owner.

Use the Mask / Unmask buttons to hide or show other users’ messages.

These buttons act as a toggle.

Lock Board

NOTE

Only available to the board owner.

When a board is locked:

• Users cannot add new messages
• Users cannot update existing messages

Use the Lock / Unlock buttons to control access.

WARNING

Any unsaved message edits will be lost when the board is locked.

Save as PDF

NOTE

Only available to board owner.

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If using the live demo, remember to print as PDF. Demo data is deleted after 2 days.

For long-term usage, consider self-hosting.

To save messages as PDF, use the Download button to open the print dialog.

Dark Theme

Available from v1.1.0

Use the Dark / Light toggle to switch themes.

Focused View

Available from v1.3.0

Use the Focus toggle to view cards by user.

A navigation panel appears at the top for quick switching.

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Clicking a user’s avatar on a card also activates Focused View.

Multi-Language Support

Available from v1.3.0

Use the Language button to change the current language.

Delete Board Manually

Available from v1.5.3

NOTE

Only available to the board owner.

Use the Delete Board button to permanently remove the board and all its data.

⚠️ This action cannot be undone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why are messages of other users' appearing blurred?

To prevent bias during brainstorming, other users' cards are blurred by default. Board owner can reveal or blur messages anytime.

Who can lock the board or delete whole board?

Only the board owner can perform these actions.

Can anonymous message creators be revealed later?

No. Anonymous message / card creators will always remain anonymous.

Can I post anonymous comments?

No. Anonymous comments aren't yet supported. Only anonymous messages / cards can be added.