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[GH-ISSUE #444] [FR] Templates #207

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Originally created by @annieappflowy on GitHub (Apr 10, 2022).
Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/444

Originally assigned to: @AmanNegi on GitHub.

1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature

As a new user, I would like to quickly set up a page by using a template and get inspiration from community templates.
As an active user, I would like to discover new, creative ways to use AppFlowy
As an active user, I would like to publish my template to the template center so that other users can also benefit from it.

what types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature

all kinds of users

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Key features:

A template center that allows users to view and clone a template into their workspace
A system that allows people to propose a new template that can be added to the template center

Difficulty level: Medium to Hard
Skills required: Flutter, Rust
Scope: not well-defined; need to scope the problem and solution before coding

Originally created by @annieappflowy on GitHub (Apr 10, 2022). Original GitHub issue: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/issues/444 Originally assigned to: @AmanNegi on GitHub. **1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature** - As a new user, I would like to quickly set up a page by using a template and get inspiration from community templates. - As an active user, I would like to discover new, creative ways to use AppFlowy - As an active user, I would like to publish my template to the template center so that other users can also benefit from it. **what types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature** - all kinds of users **Additional context** Key features: - A template center that allows users to view and clone a template into their workspace - A system that allows people to propose a new template that can be added to the template center Difficulty level: Medium to Hard Skills required: Flutter, Rust Scope: not well-defined; need to scope the problem and solution before coding

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@Kaijiro commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2022):

Hello !

Following our discussion on Discord about adding my input on feature request, here's my feedback about the templates features.

I think that the template feature's scope is a bit too big right now. There are two existing steps that may add some value for our users :

First Step - Adding a template system

The template system would be autonomous and would work offline.

1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature

As an active user, I would like to create some template with some dynamic information.
As an active user, I would like to quickly create some page from my own templates to speed up my note taking process.

What types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature ?

All kind of users but basic AppFlowy knowledge is a plus.

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Key features :

When creating a new template, I would like to define static placeholder that my users will fill (something like titles or categories ?).
When creating a new template, I would like to define dynamic placeholder (I'm thinking about dates with choosen format).
When creating a page from a template, I will have to fill all the placeholders. A easy way to switch between placeholder would be by pressing a special key like "Tab" or something like this

The online template would now allow users to share their template with a title, a preview and a description.

1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature

As a new user, I would like to quickly set up a page by using a template and get inspiration from community templates.
As an active user, I would like to discover new, creative ways to use AppFlowy
As an active user, I would like to publish my template to the template center so that other users can also benefit from it.

What types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature ?

All kind of users

Additional context

Key features:

A template center that allows users to view and clone a template into their workspace
A system that allows people to propose a new template that can be added to the template center

Nothing here is frozen, everyone is welcome to bring your best ideas !

@Kaijiro commented on GitHub (Nov 6, 2022): Hello ! Following our discussion on Discord about adding my input on feature request, here's my feedback about the templates features. I think that the template feature's scope is a bit too big right now. There are two existing steps that may add some value for our users : ## First Step - Adding a template system The template system would be autonomous and would work offline. ### 1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature - As an active user, I would like to create some template with some dynamic information. - As an active user, I would like to quickly create some page from my own templates to speed up my note taking process. ### What types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature ? All kind of users but basic AppFlowy knowledge is a plus. ### Additionnal context Key features : - When creating a new template, I would like to define static placeholder that my users will fill (something like titles or categories ?). - When creating a new template, I would like to define dynamic placeholder (I'm thinking about dates with choosen format). - When creating a page from a template, I will have to fill all the placeholders. A easy way to switch between placeholder would be by pressing a special key like "Tab" or something like this ## Second Step - Creating the template center to allow users to share their template but to download some too ! The online template would now allow users to share their template with a title, a preview and a description. ### 1~3 main use cases of the proposed feature - As a new user, I would like to quickly set up a page by using a template and get inspiration from community templates. - As an active user, I would like to discover new, creative ways to use AppFlowy - As an active user, I would like to publish my template to the template center so that other users can also benefit from it. ### What types of users can benefit from using your proposed feature ? All kind of users ### Additional context Key features: - A template center that allows users to view and clone a template into their workspace - A system that allows people to propose a new template that can be added to the template center Nothing here is frozen, everyone is welcome to bring your best ideas !

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2022):

Hi @Kaijiro ,

Very much appreciate your input. In particular, I find the scoping here super valuable for us to develop template features. Can you elaborate more on the third bullet point?

"When creating a page from a template, I will have to fill all the placeholders. A easy way to switch between placeholder would be by pressing a special key like "Tab" or something like this"

What drives users to switch between placeholders in a page created from a template?

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Nov 7, 2022): Hi @Kaijiro , Very much appreciate your input. In particular, I find the scoping here super valuable for us to develop template features. Can you elaborate more on the third bullet point? "When creating a page from a template, I will have to fill all the placeholders. A easy way to switch between placeholder would be by pressing a special key like "Tab" or something like this" What drives users to switch between placeholders in a page created from a template?

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@msizec commented on GitHub (Dec 22, 2022):

Like this idea of templates.
Ive open appflowluy for the foirst time a few minutes ago, because Ive seen a client use Notion recently, and I was telling myself : would be good to be able to template things for better productivity

@msizec commented on GitHub (Dec 22, 2022): Like this idea of templates. Ive open appflowluy for the foirst time a few minutes ago, because Ive seen a client use Notion recently, and I was telling myself : would be good to be able to template things for better productivity

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@AmanNegi commented on GitHub (Jul 17, 2023):

Hey there, I will be working on this issue. It will be completed in two phases:

Phase 1

Firstly, we would like to add a basic feature where users can import predefined templates(including databases).

Phase 2

In this, we will work towards the feature where user can create his own templates for his own convenience or for the community.

Progress so far:

https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/37607224/50b522fe-e1ed-4ef5-a80a-3ccdd6aa0154

Here, we are able to simply add template using predefined templates i.e json file, but now we will be working on including databases along with documents.

@LucasXu0 Let me know if I'm missing something here.

@AmanNegi commented on GitHub (Jul 17, 2023): Hey there, I will be working on this issue. It will be completed in two phases: ## Phase 1 Firstly, we would like to add a basic feature where users can import predefined templates(including databases). ## Phase 2 In this, we will work towards the feature where user can create his own templates for his own convenience or for the community. ### Progress so far: https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/37607224/50b522fe-e1ed-4ef5-a80a-3ccdd6aa0154 > Here, we are able to simply add template using predefined templates i.e `json` file, but now we will be working on including databases along with documents. @LucasXu0 Let me know if I'm missing something here.

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@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2023):

Yes, let's maintain the progress as discussed on Discord.

@LucasXu0 commented on GitHub (Jul 18, 2023): Yes, let's maintain the progress as discussed on Discord.

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@jessicamrbr commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2024):

I'm working on something similar, for one of appflowy_editor on another system. I'm being inspired by the behavior of https://www.trankynam.com/atext/ it wouldn't necessarily be a page template, but a block set snippet accessed by a shortcut.

I would like to help with this, if I had support from more senior people in the community.

https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/18180548/60172bc5-4ee5-401f-8ee2-6f7f57ea6aa7

@jessicamrbr commented on GitHub (Feb 7, 2024): I'm working on something similar, for one of appflowy_editor on another system. I'm being inspired by the behavior of https://www.trankynam.com/atext/ it wouldn't necessarily be a page template, but a block set snippet accessed by a shortcut. I would like to help with this, if I had support from more senior people in the community. https://github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFlowy/assets/18180548/60172bc5-4ee5-401f-8ee2-6f7f57ea6aa7

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@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024):

Supported https://appflowy.io/templates

@annieappflowy commented on GitHub (Sep 12, 2024): Supported https://appflowy.io/templates

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@CptCurk commented on GitHub (Nov 25, 2024):

Hello,

I was looking for templates.
But when I'm talking about template, it's on "page based", or grid, board, calendar...
Like adding something not empty every time, but something with a defined text (titles or sub-elements) properties (check list, toogle list...) and so on... 👍

And when we add those pages which have subpages, being able to see the subpages in the left side of appflowy ! (same with Grid, behing able to navigate in the "pages" we create while filling the grid.

I hope it's the good place to ask for that. And that I've got the good word "templates".

@CptCurk commented on GitHub (Nov 25, 2024): Hello, I was looking for templates. But when I'm talking about template, it's on "page based", or grid, board, calendar... Like adding something not empty every time, but something with a defined text (titles or sub-elements) properties (check list, toogle list...) and so on... 👍 And when we add those pages which have subpages, being able to see the subpages in the left side of appflowy ! (same with Grid, behing able to navigate in the "pages" we create while filling the grid. I hope it's the good place to ask for that. And that I've got the good word "templates".