CQ2
The free and open source tool for complex discussions.

CQ2 is not optimized for mobile use.

Please try on a desktop or laptop.

CQ2 demo screenshot
Why

Discussions using existing written communication tools often turn into a mess of sub-discussions around quotes. People talk over one another and topics get mixed up. There's no clear view of all the messages in a specific sub-discussion and the context of the sub-discussion, forcing constant scrolling and hopping between messages to gather context for a meaningful response.

Meetings are hit-or-miss. When it comes to complex and lengthy discussions, they often go nowhere. Many meetings benefit from taking a break to analyse deeper or reflect further, but there is never enough time.

CQ2's unique sliding panes design with quote-level and n-level threads helps you hyper-focus on one thing at a time. No more losing context. No more copy-pasting quotes.

How

Create a new discussion in CQ2 — give a title, a short/long description about the discussion and your name. No login required. Share the link with the participants to invite them.

General messages about the discussion and their replies go in the main/first thread. To reply to a particular quote from the main description or from any message, select the text and click on the popped-up button to create a new, focused thread and reply there. You can reply to a whole message as well, instead of a particular quote, by using the button on the top-right of the message.

Upgrade

CQ2 currently runs on free tier plans of hosting and database services, which may result in slow performance. If you use CQ2 regularly or for work, consider upgrading to a paid plan. You would get a faster experience, accounts for you and your team members, ability to keep your discussions indefinitely and get early access to new features. If you're interested, let us know here.

CQ2 is not optimized for mobile use.

Please try on a desktop or laptop.