# Why use the resource sidebar?

The sidebar serves two purposes: it automatically surfaces resources shared in the conversation, and it lets you pin the most important ones for easy access.

**Automatic tracking:** As your team shares links, threads, images, and videos in conversation, they appear in the "Recent" sections of the sidebar. No manual work required—just look right and you'll see what's been shared.

**Strategic pinning:** When certain resources become essential to the conversation, pin them to keep them at the top. Pinned items stay visible even as new resources are shared, making it easy to access key context.

\[Screenshot placeholder: Resource sidebar showing three sections - Pinned resources at top, Recent Links in middle, Recent Media grid at bottom]

#### **Common use cases:**

* **Project coordination** - Link a kickoff thread to all status update threads
* **Issue tracking** - Connect a bug fix discussion to the original report and related investigations
* **Planning cycles** - Relate Q1 planning to specific department goal threads
* **Decision trails** - Link follow-up discussions back to the original decision thread
* **Document access** - Keep relevant files and links handy for reference


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