Spaces vs. Folders

What’s Changing?

Peerdraft is evolving. What we previously just called shared folders are becoming Spaces.

This change reflects the expanding capabilities of Peerdraft as we introduce new features like:

A Space is a shared environment for your documents that serves as a central hub for collaboration. Unlike a simple folder, a Space can be accessed through multiple interfaces:

  • Obsidian plugin for integration with your local vault
  • Web Editor for browser-based access from any device
  • API for programmatic document management and automations (like n8n, Make, Zapier, etc.)
  • MCP endpoints for AI agent integration

This multi-interface approach makes Spaces powerful collaboration hubs that bridge human and machine interaction with your documents.

Why the Rename?

The term “folder” implies a simple, static container for files. Something you open, browse, and close. Peerdraft’s shared environments are evolving beyond that.

Spaces better reflects what these environments are becoming:

  • Collaboration environments — Real-time co-editing where multiple people work together
  • Integration points — Connect external tools, automation platforms, and AI agents to your documents
  • Dynamic workspaces — Environments that will gain new capabilities over time

The “Space” terminology reflects this: a multi-access workspace for collaborative document management, not just a place to store files.

During the Transition

As we roll out this change, you may see both terms used:

  • In documentation, we’re gradually updating references from “shared folder” to “Space”
  • In the UI, some elements may still use the old terminology temporarily
  • In URLs, you may see “team” in the path for historic reasons. These URLs will continue to work, but sharing URLs will evolve in the future

Both terms refer to the same concept during this transition period. If you see “shared folder” in one place and “Space” in another, they mean the same thing.

What This Means for You

  • Existing shared folders continue to work - no action required on your part
  • New features and integrations will use the “Space” terminology
  • Documentation will increasingly use “Space” as the primary term
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