Space Templates

Note: Communication features are available starting in version 0.9.

Space templates let you save a space’s structure and reuse it later. Create your perfect channel organization once, then spin up new spaces in seconds.

Built-in Templates

Deliber8 Progress includes templates for common use cases.

Family Space

Perfect for household coordination.

Channels included:

Default settings:

• Visibility: Private
• #announcements set as announcement channel

Best for: Families coordinating daily life, schedules, and activities.

Friend Group

Designed for casual social coordination.

Channels included:

Default settings:

• Visibility: Private
• All channels are open for discussion

Best for: Friend groups planning hangouts, sharing interests, and staying connected.

Blank

Start with an empty slate.

Channels included: None

Best for: Custom spaces where you know exactly what you want.

Using a Template

1. Click + New Space in the sidebar
2. Select a template:
   • Family Space
   • Friend Group
   • Blank
   • Or choose from Your Templates
3. Click Continue
4. Customize the space:
   • Name (required)
   • Description (optional)
   • Icon
   • Visibility
5. Click Create Space

All channels and categories from the template are created automatically.

Creating Custom Templates

Save your perfect space setup for future use.

Save Current Space as Template

1. Open the space you want to save
2. Click Settings
3. Click Save as Template
4. Enter:
   • Template Name — Something descriptive
   • Description — What this template is for
5. Click Save

What Gets Saved

*Basic channel types (text, announcement) are preserved.

Managing Templates

View Your Templates

1. Click + New Space
2. Scroll to Your Templates
3. See all saved templates

Delete a Template

1. Click + New Space
2. Find the template in Your Templates
3. Click the delete icon (🗑️)
4. Confirm deletion

Edit a Template

Templates can’t be edited directly. Instead:

1. Create a new space from the template
2. Modify the channels and categories
3. Save as a new template
4. Delete the old template

Template Ideas

Work Teams

Project Team Template:

• #announcements
• #general
• #standup
• #blockers
• #wins

Client Project:

• #client-comms
• #internal
• #deliverables
• #feedback

Household Variants

Roommates:

• #announcements
• #general
• #chores
• #bills
• #maintenance
• #food

Extended Family:

• #announcements
• #general
• #photos
• #events
• #memories

Hobby Groups

Book Club:

• #announcements
• #current-book
• #recommendations
• #discussion
• #meetups

Gaming Guild:

• #announcements
• #general
• #lfg (looking for group)
• #strategies
• #off-topic

Personal Organization

Side Project:

• #ideas
• #progress
• #blockers
• #shipped

Learning Journey:

• #resources
• #notes
• #questions
• #progress

Best Practices

Start with Built-in Templates

The Family and Friend Group templates cover most common needs. Start there and customize.

Don’t Over-Engineer

New spaces don’t need 20 channels. Start with:

• #general
• #announcements
• 2-3 topic channels

Add more as needed.

Name Templates Clearly

Good names:

• “Work - Client Project”
• “Personal - Side Projects”
• “Family - Nuclear”

Vague names:

• “Template 1”
• “New template”
• “Copy of Space”

Review Before Saving

Before saving a space as a template:

1. Remove one-off channels
2. Clear descriptions of temporary content
3. Ensure categories make sense generically

Tips for ADHD Brains

Templates Reduce Decision Fatigue

Instead of deciding channel structure every time, just pick a template. Done.

Create a “Minimal” Template

For when you want to start a space but can’t decide on structure:

• #general
• #random

That’s it. Add more later.

Save As You Go

When you create a space structure you love, save it immediately. Future you will thank past you.

Use Templates for Consistency

If you have multiple similar spaces (work projects, client teams), using the same template keeps them consistent. Less mental overhead switching between them.