Files scatter across emails, drives, and chat threads.
People edit different copies, and no one’s sure which one’s final.
That’s how mistakes and rework begin.
Arkchat ends the chaos by bringing every file into one secure, version-controlled space — so your team always knows what’s current.
Arkchat is the first messaging app with a built-in CDE (Common Data Environment). Instead of managing files in a separate system, your documents move through tasks, approvals, and chats – all in one place. As discussions progress, file stages update automatically from Work in Progress to Shared, to Published.
The WIP stage is your team’s private space to create and edit documents before sharing them. Only internal members can view or update these files, keeping early work safe from mix-ups.
Move a document to Shared when it’s ready for others to review. Collaborators can comment, suggest edits, or attach related files – all inside the same chat thread. Every change stays tracked, and earlier versions remain safe.
Once a document is approved, it moves to Published – the single, verified version everyone relies on. No duplicates, no mix-ups, no outdated copies. Every collaborator accesses the same approved file directly from chat.
Every Published file in Arkchat is visible only to those it’s meant for. Collaborators always work on the valid, approved version, never an outdated one. Access rights ensure files reach the right hands and stay protected from the wrong ones.
Each file gets a unique file number, making it easy to trace who uploaded it, when, and which version replaced the last. Files are stored topic-wise, appearing directly in their relevant chat threads, so context is never lost and searching becomes effortless.
Arkchat already connects your messages, tasks, and approvals – soon, it will bring your CDE (Common Data Environment) into the same space. A simple, chat-driven way to manage files, versions, and approvals – without leaving the conversation. We’re finalising the world’s most accessible CDE – built not for specialists, but for everyone who works on projects.
CDE in chat – launching soon on Arkchat.
