More Features

i‑net CoWork is a communication tool for companies, government agencies, schools, and other organizations. It offers features such as chat, voice and video calls, meeting rooms, file sharing, task management, and more to improve collaboration and productivity.

The following list shows the most important functions of i‑net CoWork. For a complete list of functions, please refer to the whitepaper.

i-net CoWork interface; video call with three people. Chat mentions Alessia Schällibaum and Jane Doe, discussing new features.

Voice & Video Chat

Voice and video calls with screen sharing are always available in i‑net CoWork – no additional setup or application components required. Built on WebRTC with a central SFU architecture for efficient media distribution.

Share multiple screens simultaneously for presentations, walk-throughs, or remote collaboration
Mute, toggle camera, and switch audio sources on the fly per call participant
Adaptive video quality adjusts automatically to available bandwidth
"Raise hand" and reactions for active participation without interrupting the speaker
CoWork Calls and Meeting Rooms included at no extra cost with your license
Pop out calls into a separate window while continuing to use the main application

i-net CoWork interface; messages between different people including mentions, formatting and reactions are displayed.

Text Chat

Individual and group chats organized in teams and channels – public or private. Messages support Markdown formatting, threaded replies, and @mentions to keep conversations focused.

File upload, link previews (Open Graph), and Markdown table support in messages
Emoji reactions, custom emojis (SVG), and GIF animations via the Klipy plugin
Full message history search across all channels
Message drafts are synced across your devices so you can continue where you left off

i-net CoWork live transcript during a voice or video call.

AI-Powered Assistant

Bring AI into your team conversations without compromising data sovereignty. Connect to external providers or run your own – you stay in control.

Connect to OpenAI, Gemini, or your own locally hosted AI provider – you decide where your data flows
Use bot commands in any channel for translations, research, summaries, or custom workflows
Live transcription captures every spoken word during calls as searchable text
After each call, a summary can be posted directly into the channel, and the full transcript is available as a Markdown download
AI-powered help search finds documentation answers without leaving CoWork

i-net CoWork interface with open input field for commands.

Automation & Bot Commands

Extend CoWork beyond chat with slash-commands and Task Planner integration. Automate recurring tasks and connect external systems without leaving the platform.

Execute commands directly in the chat input field – plugins like AI or GIF animations already provide their own commands
Create custom bot commands in the Task Planner to address external systems or trigger workflows
Send scheduled messages to channels, query external APIs, or change your online status on a timer
Waiting Queue plugin: structured consultation handling with queue numbering and notifications
CoWork-in-Tickets: turn any message into a HelpDesk ticket in one click

Screenshot of i-net CoWork with an open window for selecting GIF animations. Various categories and a search function are visible.

Emoji and GIF Animations

i‑net CoWork supports the latest emojis, which can be used in messages and calls. Custom emojis are added in the configuration interface and are then available to all users.

Select emojis directly from the emoji palette, including skin tone variants
Add custom emojis as SVG files in the configuration – available to all users immediately
Use GIF animations from Klipy directly in messages, including favorites and search
React to any message with emojis for quick, wordless feedback

i-net CoWork screen with an invitation to a meeting room.

Meeting Rooms

Quickly create dedicated rooms for text chat or video conferencing – for small work groups, external customer meetings, or cross-team coordination.

Invite participants via a shareable link – no account required for external guests
Manually add and remove users during an ongoing session
Combine text chat, voice, and video in the same room
Rooms auto-clean when closed: all messages and files are deleted

Waiting Queue

Prioritize and manage consultation requests within your organization. Think of it like taking a number in a government office – but digital.

Users enter the queue and receive a queue number for their request
Recipients are notified and can confirm the request when ready to handle it
Supports structured consultation workflows for internal service desks or external support

Transcription

What is said in voice and video calls appears as live text so everyone can follow along and nothing gets lost. After the call you get a summary, and you can optionally have the summary posted as a message in the channel. The full transcript including the summary can be downloaded as a Markdown file. Your administrator enables the feature. See the documentation for setup details.

Live text during calls keeps everyone in sync – ideal for multilingual teams or accessibility
Post-call summary and Markdown download for documentation and compliance

Dashboard

i‑net CoWork ships with the same Dashboard application used across i-net products: arrange widgets on a flexible grid with drag-and-drop, benefit from real-time updates, and share boards with users and groups.

CoWork-specific widgets – for example messaging activity over a configurable period and storage usage – so you see collaboration load at a glance
System status widgets for operational metrics such as resources and health checks, next to communication stats, ideal for admins who run the server
Named dashboards, import and export as .dashboard files, and fullscreen for presentations or wall displays

Web API Interface

Access CoWork programmatically via a REST API with Swagger documentation. Ideal for integrating CoWork into existing tools and automating administration tasks.

Manage users: create, update, deactivate, and assign to groups
Manage groups and channels: create, rename, archive, and configure permissions
Send and retrieve messages in channels and direct chats
Full Swagger/OpenAPI documentation at https://<your-server>/api/swagger.json

i-net CoWork Plugin in Elgato Stream Deck.

Elgato Stream Deck Integration

Control i‑net CoWork with the touch of a button via Elgato Stream Deck. The i‑net CoWork plugin is available free of charge from the Elgato Store.

Start and end calls with a single press
Toggle mute, control camera, and send reactions instantly
Set your online status directly from the Stream Deck
Token-based authentication for secure connection setup

There is still a lot more!

Discover the full scope of i‑net CoWork in the whitepaper or download the latest version and start communicating easily with your entire team. You will receive a 90-day trial version completely free of charge.

Would you like to just try out the application quickly? Test our online demo.

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