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Sharing to Bluesky

Chive is built on AT Protocol, the same network that powers Bluesky. You can share preprints, reviews, and discussions directly to Bluesky.

Connecting your Bluesky account​

If you signed into Chive with your Bluesky account, you're already connected. Otherwise:

  1. Go to Settings → Connected Accounts
  2. Click Connect Bluesky
  3. Authorize Chive to post on your behalf

Sharing a preprint​

Quick share​

  1. On any preprint page, click Share
  2. Select Share to Bluesky
  3. A compose window opens with:
    • Paper title
    • Authors
    • Link to the Chive page
    • Optional abstract excerpt
  4. Edit the post text if desired
  5. Click Post

Share with comment​

Add your thoughts when sharing:

  1. Click Share → Share to Bluesky
  2. Write your comment above the paper card
  3. The paper appears as an embedded card in your post
  4. Click Post

Sharing from your profile​

Share your own papers:

  1. Go to your profile
  2. Find the paper
  3. Click the share icon
  4. Select Share to Bluesky

Sharing reviews​

When you write a review on Chive, you can share it to Bluesky:

  1. After submitting your review, click Share Review
  2. The post includes:
    • Your review summary
    • Link to the full review thread
    • Paper title and authors
  3. Edit if needed, then Post

Quote-posting reviews​

To share someone else's review:

  1. On the review, click Share
  2. Select Quote to Bluesky
  3. Add your commentary
  4. Post

When someone mentions a Chive preprint on Bluesky, it creates a backlink:

  1. Go to any preprint page
  2. Click the Bluesky tab
  3. See all Bluesky posts mentioning this paper
TypeDescription
MentionPost contains the Chive URL
QuotePost embeds the paper card
ReplyResponse to a Chive-related post

The preprint page shows:

  • Total Bluesky mentions
  • Recent posts
  • Notable accounts discussing the paper

Mentions and autocomplete​

Mentioning authors​

When composing a Bluesky post through Chive:

  1. Type @ to mention someone
  2. Autocomplete shows:
    • Paper authors (if they have Bluesky handles)
    • Your Bluesky follows
  3. Select to insert their handle

Mentioning preprints​

Paste a Chive URL into your post:

  1. The URL automatically converts to a rich card
  2. The card shows title, authors, and abstract preview
  3. Clicking the card opens the paper on Chive

Notifications​

Bluesky activity​

When someone interacts with your shared content on Bluesky:

  • Likes, reposts, and replies appear in your Chive notifications
  • Click to view the activity on Bluesky

Chive activity​

When someone engages with your paper on Chive:

  • Reviews, endorsements, and comments appear in your Chive notifications
  • Optionally share these to Bluesky

Privacy and control​

What Chive can do​

With your permission, Chive can:

  • Post to Bluesky on your behalf
  • Read your Bluesky profile (handle, display name)
  • Access public posts for backlink detection

What Chive cannot do​

  • Read your DMs
  • Post without your explicit action
  • Access your followers list
  • Modify your Bluesky profile

Revoking access​

  1. Go to Settings → Connected Accounts
  2. Click Disconnect next to Bluesky
  3. Or revoke from Bluesky: Settings → App Passwords

Share settings​

SettingOptionsDefault
Default share destinationBluesky / Copy link / BothBoth
Include abstract in sharesYes / No / First 100 charsFirst 100 chars
Auto-share my reviewsNever / Ask / AlwaysAsk
Show backlinks on my papersYes / NoYes

Troubleshooting​

Post failed to send​

  • Check your Bluesky connection in Settings
  • Verify your Bluesky account is in good standing
  • Try disconnecting and reconnecting
  • Backlinks are indexed every few minutes
  • The post must contain the full Chive URL
  • Private Bluesky posts are not indexed

Card preview not loading​

  • Wait a few seconds for the preview to generate
  • Check that the preprint URL is correct
  • Some older preprints may not have preview images