Essentials
Public Library
The public library is a shared, platform-wide space where registered users can explore public snippets and collections.
What Is the Public Library?
The public library is a global, read-only area of Snipplle that contains public snippets and public collections.
It allows registered users to:
- Discover useful code snippets
- Explore collections shared by the community
- Learn from real-world examples
Access to the public library requires a Snipplle account.
Public, but Platform-Scoped
The public library is public within Snipplle, not on the open web.
- Only registered users can access it
- Content is not indexed or visible externally
- No workspace membership is required
This approach balances sharing with platform-level access control.
Snippets in the Public Library
Public snippets:
- Are readable by all registered users
- Remain owned by their original workspace
- Can be switched back to private at any time
Visibility changes are reflected immediately.
Collections in the Public Library
Public collections help structure shared content.
- Collections group related public snippets
- Only public snippets can appear in public collections
- All registered users can view public collections
Collections provide context and improve discoverability.
Access and Permissions
The public library is read-only.
- Registered users can view public content
- Editing is restricted to workspace members
- Ownership remains with the originating workspace