Yboard is a multiplayer desktop-like workspace based on CRDT
I've always been curious about real-time multiplayer user interfaces. When I found out about CRDTs and Yjs[1] I thought they could serve as a solid base for a project like that. So I built this pretty simple desktop-like UI (heavily inspired by lifeat.io) and used Yjs to replicate the whole UI state among multiple peers, creating the experience of a unique interface. Try online: https://yboard.lol [1]: https://github.com/yjs/yjs
Yboard is a multiplayer desktop-like workspace based on CRDT launched on June 27, 2022 with 165 votes, #165 of 3,005 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 4 years on.
In plain words
Yboard is a multiplayer desktop-like workspace where multiple users can collaborate in real-time on a shared interface. It uses CRDTs and Yjs technology to synchronize the entire UI state across peers without requiring a central server. The application provides a simple, visual workspace inspired by lifeat.io, allowing teams to work together simultaneously on the same digital space.
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Yboard is a multiplayer desktop-like workspace based on Yjs - felipeleivav/yboard
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