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Activity and Commits

1. What It Is​

SynergyOS tracks everything that happens inside your workspace — from file uploads to document views — using a unified activity tracking system.
It separates user actions into two clear categories:

  • Commits – Actions that change content or structure
  • Other Activities – Actions that don't modify anything but show engagement

This allows you to monitor all changes with precision, audit work over time, and review user activity by folder, file, or person.

2. Why It Matters​

In modern collaboration, it’s easy to lose track of who did what, when, or why — especially across large teams or long projects.

SynergyOS solves this with a unified activity layer that:

  • ✅ Tracks every change – Edits, uploads, deletes, moves, versioning — all captured as commits
  • ✅ Records all access – Views, comments, searches, and other actions are logged too
  • ✅ Improves transparency – See who’s active, who made changes, and what was impacted
  • ✅ Supports compliance – Full history is retained and exportable
  • ✅ Works across all content – Files, notes, tasks, emails, and more

3. How to Use It​

Activity Types​

🔁 Commits​

Actions that change content or alter structure:

  • Uploads
  • Edits
  • Moves
  • Renames
  • Deletions
  • Saving versions (minor or major)

Each commit includes:

  • Timestamp
  • Author
  • Item affected
  • Action type

👀 Other Activities​

Actions that show engagement, but don’t change content:

  • Views (files, tasks, notes, etc.)
  • Searches
  • Comments
  • Navigating through folders
  • Opening items without editing

This separation makes it easy to focus on structural changes (commits) or user engagement (other activities), depending on your need.

Accessing the Activity Page​

You can access all activity through the Activity tab in SynergyOS.

![Activity UI example - placeholder]

Activity Sections​

  • My Commits – Your own content changes
  • My Activity – Your own views, searches, comments
  • Repository Commits – Changes made by others (based on your permissions)

Filtering Options​

Filter by:

  • Folder
    • Any folder you can access
    • Narrow to a specific project, client, or team folder
  • Type of Commit
    • Uploads, edits, deletions, version saves
  • Date
    • Select specific dates or ranges (e.g. "last 7 days")
  • User
    • If permitted, filter by specific team members

This lets you focus on the activities that matter most — recent edits, deleted content, user activity, or version history.

Viewing Details​

Click any activity line to view:

  • File or item affected
  • Type of action (e.g. upload, view, comment)
  • Author
  • Timestamp
  • Additional metadata or version number

Examples​

✅ Monitor Project Progress​

Filter by folder (e.g. /Clients/Acme/) and show all commits — see what was added, changed, or deleted in the last week.

✅ Track User Engagement​

Filter by other activities to see who viewed the proposal or commented on the draft.

✅ Audit Deleted Files​

Filter by deletions in the last 30 days across sensitive folders. Export the list for compliance.

4. FAQ​

Q: Can I see the activity of other users?
A: Yes — if you have permission to access the folder or file, you can view all commits and activities related to it.

Q: How long is activity history kept?
A: Indefinitely, unless limited by your organization’s retention policy.

Q: Can I export the activity log?
A: Yes. Use the Export button on the Activity page to download logs (e.g. CSV) for reporting or audits.

Q: Are there notifications for activity?
A: Yes. You can subscribe to folders and receive notifications on new commits or updates. Configure this in your notification settings.