Information exchange tools

Hidoc

This tool provides real time, simultaneous and collaborative text editing capabilities. It is based on the FOSS project HedgeDoc.

https://hidoc.in2p3.fr

Hidoc main features are:

  • A WYSIWYG text editor, relying on an enriched MarkDown syntax

  • A fine grained read and write permission management system

  • A changes history

  • A web page publishing mode

  • A slide deck publishing mode

  • Import and export of documents in various formats

Important

Inactive documents retention is limited to 90 days. Beyond that point, no guarantees on data retention can be given.

User authentication is only necessary to create new documents. It is optional for accessing and editing files, if permitted by the document owner.

The different access levels are described below:

Access Level

Owner

Connected user

Anonymous user

Description

Freely

RW

RW

RW

Anyone can access and edit, even anonymously

Editable

RW

RW

R

Anyone can access, only connected users can modify

Limited (default)

RW

RW

Only connected users can access and edit

Locked

RW

R

R

Anyone can access, only the owner can modify

Protected

RW

R

Only connected users can access, only the owner can modify

Private

RW

Only the owner can access and edit, anyone else is denied access

Légend:

R: Read

W: Write

: None

The MarkDown syntax guide is available direclty within the application.

Attention

This service replaces the now deprecated Etherpad service.

Privatebin

Privatebin is a handy and secured text exchange tool, like bits of code or pieces of documentation. It allows for sending average sized images as well.

https://privatebin.in2p3.fr

No credentials needed, but only users on IN2P3 networks can access this service.

Attention

This service replaces the now deprecated Pastebin service.

Overleaf

Mathrice, the CNRS thematic network attached to the National Institute of Mathematical Sciences and their Interactions bringing together computer scientists from mathematical research laboratories, offers an Overleaf service for collaborative writing of LaTeX documents.

https://plmlatex.math.cnrs.fr

The PLMLatex service is accessible to people with an account in academic and research establishments belonging to the RENATER identity federation. You may check the list when logging into the service.

In the absence of an Online Platform for Mathematics (PLM) account, it is possible to connect via the RENATER identity federation.

This service is not managed by the CC-IN2P3, for any problem or question, please refer to the PLM user guide.