Diode Drive

When collaborating on a project, it’s best to get everyone involved. Meeting up on location and brainstorming everything may arguably be better than hanging out online, but that is still not as clear-cut as it may initially seem: some teams are more efficient when working remotely, which is why a dependable messaging solution has a lot of value in itself.

Diode Drive seeks to provide a peer-to-peer alternative to Slack, Telegram, and other similar messaging platforms, while also facilitating file sharing, so that teams can naturally collaborate on their projects from beginning to end.

As stated earlier, the program was built to offer teams of various sizes the tools to organize, exchange ideas, share files, and work on their projects smoothly. By virtue of being peer-to-peer, the app’s decentralized nature may confer more peace of mind to users not particularly fond of the entities behind other mainstream platforms.

Functionality-wise, users can create a Zone where they can invite the members of their team. Members can keep in touch through Channels, where they may also send files.

Another facility of the program lies in its file sharing capabilities, enabling users to start collaborating in real-time. Text and Markdown-based files can also be created and edited directly through the program.

For convenience, bookmarks can also be created to get to certain locations easier. You can add Diode Drive locations, Web2 and 3 links, and more.

I should note that the Free plan is quite limiting, as users cannot invite other members to their zone, which makes collaborating through the program require a license.

Diode Drive is an interesting take on peer-to-peer chatting and file sharing, as it enables tighter project collaboration. Though not much can be done in the Free version, it should still be enough for users to get a feel for the program and decide whether to incorporate it in their workflows.