> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.adoraone.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Collaboration

> Team chat, service channels, Adora Assistant, and My Msgs — the Collaboration sidebar on every planning screen.

The **Collaboration** sidebar keeps worship teams in sync — human chat on each **Program**, roster approvals in **My Msgs**, and a private **Adora Assistant** channel. Open it from the floating tab on the right edge or press **⌘J** / **Ctrl+J**.

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adoraplan-b5f8a5a4/oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d/images/collaboration/collab-toggle.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d&q=85&s=37250850f92f99b5046e708b17e20c80" alt="Dashboard with the Collaboration floating edge tab on the right side of the screen" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/collaboration/collab-toggle.png" />
</Frame>

## Quick Start

1. Open any planning screen (for example **Programs** or **Dashboard**).
2. Click the **Collaboration** tab on the right edge — or press **⌘J** / **Ctrl+J**.
3. On **Chats**, pick your service channel or **Adora Assistant**.
4. Check **My Msgs** for roster invitations and notifications that need action.
5. Adjust chat retention under **Settings** → **Collaboration**.

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## How-to Guide

### Open the Collaboration sidebar

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  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adoraplan-b5f8a5a4/oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d/images/collaboration/sidebar-overview.annotated.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d&q=85&s=059e359f2b8c71c1811aa3226c8073c6" alt="Program editor with Collaboration sidebar open, numbered callouts on key controls" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/collaboration/sidebar-overview.annotated.png" />
</Frame>

| # | Control                                | What it does                                                             |
| - | -------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| 1 | **Collaboration** edge tab             | Opens and closes the sidebar (hidden while the panel is open)            |
| 2 | **Chats** · **Services** · **My Msgs** | Switch between channel lists, worship services, and your action inbox    |
| 3 | Channel list                           | Program, group, and library channels for your team                       |
| 4 | Message feed                           | Team messages, system events, and roster cards                           |
| 5 | Composer                               | Type a message; use **@** to mention someone or **@Adora Bot** (leaders) |

<Steps>
  <Step title="From any page">
    Click the floating **Collaboration** tab on the right, or press **⌘J** / **Ctrl+J**.
  </Step>

  <Step title="From a Program">
    Open **Programs** → edit a service. The matching program channel is suggested automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Close the panel">
    Click **Close collaboration panel** in the sidebar header. Your open/closed preference is remembered.
  </Step>
</Steps>

### Chats, Services, and My Msgs

| Tab          | Best for                                                                      |
| ------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Chats**    | Recent channels — program teams, group chats, hymn/playlist threads           |
| **Services** | Browse channels by upcoming **Program**                                       |
| **My Msgs**  | Roster **Accept** / **Decline**, @mentions, and mirrored in-app notifications |

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adoraplan-b5f8a5a4/oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d/images/collaboration/my-msgs-tab.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d&q=85&s=95a4696a6eef64bf4ac659bbae113b56" alt="Collaboration sidebar on My Msgs tab showing actionable roster and notification items" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/collaboration/my-msgs-tab.png" />
</Frame>

<Tip>
  **My Msgs** replaces the old header notification bell. Email and in-app preferences still live under **Account** → **Notifications**.
</Tip>

### Adora Assistant

Each product (Plan, Care, Counsel) includes a private **Adora Assistant** channel — only you can see the thread. Use it for planning help without posting to the team channel.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adoraplan-b5f8a5a4/Q7eIYf4z4qB2WPTX/images/collaboration/assistant-channel.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=Q7eIYf4z4qB2WPTX&q=85&s=a7254b3b6732b5ea3456f3ec14321e09" alt="Collaboration sidebar showing the Adora Assistant channel with suggested prompts" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/collaboration/assistant-channel.png" />
</Frame>

In a **Program** team channel, leaders and admins can also type **@Adora Bot** for team-visible assistant replies.

### Settings

Church owners set how long idle team channels stay open before archival.

<Frame>
  <img src="https://mintcdn.com/adoraplan-b5f8a5a4/oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d/images/collaboration/settings-retention.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=oEAoIeMo_RzI8e8d&q=85&s=9bfb5f06d44f11694907e61f50d3e495" alt="Settings Collaboration tab with chat retention days control" width="1440" height="900" data-path="images/collaboration/settings-retention.png" />
</Frame>

Go to **Settings** → **Collaboration** → **Archive inactive chats after (days)**. Service channels archive automatically when a **Program** is completed or cancelled.

<Note>
  Archived program channels are read-only. Completed services show a **Share feedback** prompt in the channel.
</Note>

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## Related

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Programs" icon="calendar-check" href="/en/adoraplan/programs">
    Each **Program** gets a team channel when created.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Roster" icon="users" href="/en/adoraplan/roster">
    Roster invitations surface in **My Msgs**.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Notifications" icon="bell" href="/en/adoraplan/notifications">
    Email and in-app delivery preferences.
  </Card>

  <Card title="People & Team" icon="user" href="/en/adoraplan/people-and-team">
    **Collaborators** synced to program channel membership.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>