Overview
How might we design output sharing so people can trust and act on AI output?
When this pattern fits
- Ideal for collaboration tools, content platforms, and workflows where sharing AI-generated outputs enables teamwork and knowledge distribution.
When to skip or lighten it
- Outputs containing secrets or PII that cannot be redacted.
- Enterprise tenants forbidding public links entirely.
- Ephemeral drafts with no review step before share.
States
State model coming soon
Key UX elements
Key UX elements coming soon
Anti-patterns to avoid
Public-by-default links with no warning.
Share with no revoke or expiry.
Shared view that leaks prompt or private context.
Export formats that strip attribution or safety labels.
How products use it
| Product | Implementation |
|---|---|
| ChatGPT | Share link to read-only conversation snapshots. |
| Notion | Page share with workspace and web permissions. |
| Figma | Prototype and file links with view or edit roles. |
| Google Docs | Link sharing with comment or view-only modes. |
Implementation
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Pattern Definition:Frequently asked questions
What permissions should share support?
View, comment, edit, org-only, and expiring links at minimum for team products.
Preview before share?
Show exactly what recipients see, including attachments and tool outputs.
Output sharing vs export conversation?
Share is live or link-based access. Export is a static file download.
Revoke behavior?
Instant invalidate link and audit who accessed while active.