Canonical: https://www.skillhive.com/en/user-guide/swarms
Language: en
Updated: 2026-09-16
Parent: Skillhive User Guide (https://www.skillhive.com/en/user-guide/skillhive-user-guide)

# Swarms

> In Skillhive, all content views are called Swarms. A Swarm is a shared collaboration space where people work around a common goal. The concept reflects collective intelligence – enabling skills to be shared and combined across teams and organizational boundaries. 

## What is a Swarm?

Technically, a Swarm is a page view with features depending on its swarm type.

Swarms can be used for:

-   Project teams
-   Development discussions
-   Training programs and learning content
-   Onboarding
-   Goals
-   Expert searches
-   Competency assessments
-   Discussions
-   Events

All content in Skillhive is structured as swarms.

## Swarm Structure

All swarms include:

-   Title
-   Description
-   Linked skills (tags)
-   Discussion area

Depending on the swarm type, additional features may include:

-   Goals
-   Task lists
-   File sharing
-   Link sections
-   Events

## Ownership and Membership

Each swarm has at least one **Primary Owner**.

-   The creator of the swarm is the default primary owner.
-   The primary owner can assign additional owners.
-   Ownership can be transferred.

Owners can:

-   Edit swarm details
-   Manage visibility
-   Manage members

Swarms may include:

-   Owners
-   Members
-   Followers (receive notifications without being members)

## Swarm Visibility

A swarm can be:

### Open

-   Visible to all organization users
-   Anyone can join
-   Anyone can invite others

### Restricted

-   Visible only to owners, members, and invited users
-   Joining by invitation only
-   Only owners can invite

Admins may also directly add users to swarms.

## Official Content

Official or administratively created swarms can be marked with a visual badge to distinguish them from user-generated content.