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  • What is Collaborative Lists on SIMKL
  • 1. Adding Collaborators to Custom Lists
  • 2. Permission Settings for Collaborators
  • 3. Managing Collaborators
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  • 5. Benefits of Collaborative Lists
  • Suggestion Feature in Custom Lists
  • FAQs About Collaborative Features
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  1. Core Features
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Collaborative Features

Collaborative Features in Custom Lists on SIMKL

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SIMKL offers a powerful Collaborative Feature that allows users to create, share, and manage custom lists with friends, family, or community members. Whether you're organizing your Favorite lists for movies, TV shows, or anime, SIMKL provides an intuitive way to invite collaborators, control permissions, and manage contributions effectively.

This documentation covers everything you need to know about Collaborative Features on SIMKL, including adding collaborators, managing permissions, handling suggestions, and frequently asked questions.


What is Collaborative Lists on SIMKL

A Collaborative List on SIMKL is a shared list that allows multiple users to contribute by adding, modifying, or suggesting items. The list creator has full control over the list and can set different permission levels for collaborators.

Key Features of Collaborative Lists:


1. Adding Collaborators to Custom Lists

How to Add a Collaborator

  1. Navigate to Your Custom List

    • Go to My Lists in the SIMKL dashboard.

    • Open the list you want to make collaborative.

  2. Go to the Collaborators Tab

    • Click on the Collaborators section.

    • You’ll see an option to Add Collaborator.

  3. Enter the Username, ID, or Profile URL

    • Search for the SIMKL user you want to invite.

    • Click on their profile and send an invitation.

  4. Assign Permissions

    • Choose between Full Permissions or Specific Permissions (explained below).

  5. Confirm & Send Invitation

    • Once added, the collaborator will receive a notification.

    • They need to accept the invite to start managing the list.


2. Permission Settings for Collaborators

SIMKL allows the list creator to set custom permissions for each collaborator. This ensures that you maintain full control over how your list is managed.

The list creator has full control over permissions.

Full Permissions

A collaborator with Full Permissions can:

  • Add, remove, and rearrange list items.

  • Approve or reject suggestions made by other users.

  • Edit list details, including title, description, and tags.

  • Modify sorting options and background images.

  • Cannot remove the list creator.

  • Has all the permissions

Specific Permissions (Customizable Roles)

The creator can manually enable or disable individual actions for each collaborator. If you do not want to grant full control:

  • List Settings

    • 🔲 Change list privacy (Public/Private)

    • 🔲 Change list type (Regular/Voting/Tier)

    • 🔲 Modify default sorting (Alphabetical, Date, My Postion, Date Added, etc.)

    • 🔲 Edit list title & description

    • 🔲 Change background image

  • Item Management

    • 🔲 Add & approve items

    • 🔲 Remove items

    • 🔲 Suggest items

    • 🔲 Rearrange items

    • 🔲 Import items from another list

    • 🔲 Delete comments

  • Tag & Notes

    • 🔲 Edit public & private tags

    • 🔲 View & edit private notes

    • 🔲 Read & edit public list notes


3. Managing Collaborators

Once collaborators are added, the list creator can manage them through the Collaborator Tab, this allows the list creator to monitor and manage activity within the shared list.

Editing Collaborator Permissions

  • Go to the Collaborators Tab within your list.

  • Click on the collaborator’s name to adjust their permissions.

  • Switch between Full Permissions or Specific Permissions.

  • Click Save to apply changes.

Removing a Collaborator

  • Locate the collaborator in the list.

  • Click the Remove button next to their name.

  • Confirm the action to revoke access.

  • Only the list creator has the ability to remove collaborators.


4. Viewing & Filtering Collaborative Lists

SIMKL makes it easy to manage and discover collaborative lists through filters.

Filter Options:

  • "Has Collaborators" – Displays lists that has collaborators.

  • "Has Suggestions" – Shows lists with pending suggestions.

  • "I'm Collaborator" – Displays lists where you are a collaborator.


5. Benefits of Collaborative Lists

Collaborative lists on SIMKL enhance organization, engagement, and discovery, making it easier to build and manage shared watchlists with friends, family, or community members. Here’s why they’re incredibly useful:

A. Shared Watchlists for Groups

  • Perfect for Movie Nights, Watch Party & Binge-Watching: Keep track of what you and your friends or family want to watch together.

  • Community Curation: Ideal for anime, TV show, or movie fan groups to build recommendation lists.

  • Effortless Coordination: Helps groups decide what to watch next without endless back-and-forth discussions.

B. Efficient Organization & Curation

  • Multiple Contributors: More hands make light work—collaborators can help sort, rank, and categorize titles.

  • Keep Your List Updated: Never forget to add a must-watch show—someone in the group can always update it!

  • Advanced Sorting Options: Customize by genre, rating, or status (completed, ongoing, planned).

C. Enhanced Discovery & Engagement

  • Crowdsourced Recommendations: Collaborators can suggest hidden gems you might never have found.

  • Expand Your Taste: Exposes you to new movies, TV shows, and anime recommended by trusted friends.

  • List Collaboration with a Personal Touch: Discover what your friends are enjoying without relying on generic algorithms.

D. Customization & Flexibility

  • Full Control Over Permissions: Choose between full access or specific permissions for each collaborator.

  • Custom Roles for Everyone: Assign editing, sorting, or approving rights based on trust and involvement.

  • Suggestions Without Direct Edits: Users can propose additions without disrupting the existing structure.

E. Moderation & Security

  • List Creators Stay in Charge: Only the list owner can invite or remove collaborators, ensuring control.

  • Avoid Unwanted Changes: Use permission settings to limit access based on trust levels.

  • Approve or Reject Suggestions: Maintain quality by filtering irrelevant or duplicate entries before they’re added.

F. Notification & Tracking Features

  • Monitor Activity: Track what each collaborator has added, removed, or suggested.

  • Know What’s Trending: If multiple people add the same title, it’s probably a must-watch!

G. Seamless Accessibility Across Platforms

  • Syncs Across Devices: Access your collaborative lists on desktop, mobile, or browser extensions.

  • Cloud-Based Storage: Your lists are always saved—no risk of losing them.

H. Social & Community Benefits

  • Connect With Like-Minded Fans: Build public recommendation lists or Favorite for anime, movies, or TV shows.

  • Discover New Entertainment Trends: Find out what’s popular among your friends and the wider SIMKL community.

  • Encourage Discussions: Use collaborative lists as a conversation starter about shared interests.


Suggestion Feature in Custom Lists

The Suggestion Feature allows users (including non-collaborators) to suggest movies, TV shows, or anime to be added to a list. This is useful when you want recommendations from followers or community members.

How to Suggest an Item

  1. Open any Public Custom List that allows suggestions.

  2. Click "Suggest an Item" near the title/description of the list.

  3. Search for the movie, TV show, or anime you want to suggest.

  4. Click Submit to add it to the suggestions queue.

Approving or Rejecting Suggestions

  • The list owner or an assigned collaborator with approval permissions can review suggestions.

  • Click Approve & Add to List to accept the suggestion.

  • Click Delete to remove it from the suggestions queue.

Note: Suggested items do not automatically add to the list. They require approval first.


FAQs About Collaborative Features

Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding collaborative features in SIMKL custom lists, including how they work, permissions, suggestions, and troubleshooting.

1. Can I invite someone to collaborate without them having a SIMKL account?

No, collaborators must have a SIMKL account to be added.

2. How many people can collaborate on a list?

Up to 10 collaborators, including the list creator.

3. Can a collaborator remove the list creator?

No, only the list creator has full control.

4. Can I change permissions for a collaborator after inviting them?

Yes, permissions can be adjusted anytime in the Collaborators tab.

5. Can I see who made changes to the list?

Yes, SIMKL tracks activity, showing who added or removed items.

6. How do I stop receiving suggestions?

You can disable suggestions by toggling “Do not allow to make suggestions” in the Collaborators Tab.

7. Can I approve multiple suggestions at once?

No, suggestions must be approved or rejected one by one.

8. Can I delete a collaborator’s items?

Yes, if you have permission to remove items, you can delete any collaborator’s additions.

9. What happens if a collaborator becomes inactive?

Their permissions remain active until the list creator removes them manually.

10. Can I leave a list if I’m a collaborator?

Yes, you can remove yourself from the list at any time.

11. Who can create a collaborative custom list?

Any SIMKL VIP member can create a collaborative list and invite up to 10 collaborators, including themselves.

12. Can I collaborate on multiple lists?

Yes! You can be a collaborator on multiple lists and have different permission levels for each.

13. What is the difference between "Full Permissions" and "Specific Permissions"?

  • Full Permissions: The collaborator can add, remove, and rearrange items, edit the list, and approve suggestions.

  • Specific Permissions: The creator selects which actions the collaborator is allowed to perform.

14. Can collaborators approve suggestions?

Yes, but only if the list creator has given them approval permissions.

15. How do I find lists with collaborators?

Use the Filters section in the "My Lists" tab and check "Has Collaborators" to find lists that include multiple contributors.

16. How do I find lists that allow public suggestions?

In the Filters, check "Has Suggestions" to find lists that accept recommendations from other users.

17. Can I make my collaborative list private?

Yes! List creators can set their list to Public, Private, or Unlisted in the List Privacy Settings.

18. Can I follow a collaborative list without being a contributor?

Yes, users can follow a collaborative list without being a collaborator.

19. Can I leave a collaborative list I was invited to?

Yes, you can remove yourself as a collaborator from a list unless you are the creator.

20. Can I recover a deleted collaborator or suggestion?

No, once a collaborator is removed or a suggestion is rejected, it cannot be restored.


Conclusion

The Collaborative Features in SIMKL Custom Lists make it easy by allowing multiple users to add, edit, and suggest content. Whether you're managing a personal favorite list or a community-driven collection, these features offer a structured and interactive experience.

With flexible permission settings and the Suggestion Feature, users can create interactive, community-driven lists tailored to their preferences.

can have up to 10 collaborators (including the creator). Users can invite friends, family, or community members to contribute by adding, removing, or rearranging items.

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