Collaboration Intermediate

Replit's multiplayer feature lets you code together in real time, just like Google Docs for programming. Learn how to invite collaborators, share Repls, use threads for code review, and manage team projects.

Multiplayer Coding

Replit's multiplayer mode enables multiple developers to edit the same Repl simultaneously. Each person gets a colored cursor, and changes appear in real time for all participants.

How to Invite Collaborators

  1. Open your Repl

    Navigate to the Repl you want to share.

  2. Click "Invite"

    Click the "Invite" button in the top right corner of the workspace.

  3. Add collaborators

    Enter the Replit username or email address of the person you want to invite. Set their permission level (read-only or read/write).

  4. Share the link

    You can also generate a shareable link that anyone with the URL can use to join.

Pair Programming: Multiplayer mode is perfect for pair programming sessions. One developer can write code while the other reviews in real time. Both cursors are visible, and you can see exactly what the other person is typing.

Sharing Repls

There are several ways to share your work on Replit:

Method Access Level Use Case
Public Repl Anyone can view and fork Open-source projects, tutorials, portfolios
Invite link Specific people can edit Team projects, pair programming
Fork Creates an independent copy Sharing templates, starting points
Embed Read-only embedded view Blog posts, documentation, tutorials

Threads for Code Review

Threads let you leave inline comments on specific lines of code, similar to code review on GitHub:

  • Create a thread: Click on the line number gutter and select "Start Thread"
  • Comment: Write your feedback, ask questions, or suggest changes
  • Reply: Other collaborators can reply to threads, creating a conversation
  • Resolve: Mark threads as resolved when the feedback has been addressed

Replit Teams

For organizations and classrooms, Replit Teams provides additional collaboration features:

  • Team dashboard: Manage all team Repls, members, and settings in one place
  • Role-based access: Assign owner, admin, or member roles with different permissions
  • Project templates: Create starter Repls that team members can fork and customize
  • Analytics: Track team activity, contributions, and project progress
  • Education tools: Assignment submission, automated grading, and student progress tracking
Education: Replit is widely used in schools and coding bootcamps. The Teams for Education plan includes assignment management, unit tests for auto-grading, and student analytics.

Try It Yourself

Create a public Repl and invite a friend or colleague to join using the Invite button. Practice editing the same file simultaneously and leave a thread comment on a specific line of code.

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