# Org Mode Witchcraft at Spritely for Documentation > [! note]- > The content of this page is generated by audio/video transcription and text transformation from the content and links of this source. Source: [https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely/](https://fosdem.org/2025/schedule/event/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely/) <video src="https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4201/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely.av1.webm" controls></video> ## Summary & Highlights: In this session, Amy Grinn discusses the innovative use of Org mode at Spritely for managing and enhancing public documentation. The session highlights the importance of decentralized technology in secure peer-to-peer communication and explores tools like Emacs and Org mode for documentation and programming. **Introduction to Spritely and Org Mode** Amy Grinn introduces Spritely, emphasizing its role in developing decentralized technology using object capability security. This approach is vital for secure collaboration and communication. Org mode is presented as a powerful tool for documentation, offering alternatives to proprietary software. **Technical Insights and Tools** The session delves into the technical aspects of Org mode, including its export processes, integration with Emacs and GNU Make, and the use of multiple source block languages. Amy demonstrates how these tools enhance document accessibility and usability. **Practical Applications and Innovations** Practical applications such as the language picker and share with Org feature are showcased. These innovations allow users to switch document languages and share content seamlessly across devices, enhancing user experience and document management. **Community and Personal Contributions** Amy shares her personal contributions to the Emacs community, showcasing her passion for Emacs and Org mode. Her work includes developing packages and integrating tools like Bean Count for plain text accounting, demonstrating the versatility and potential of open-source tools. ## Importance for an eco-social transformation This session is significant for eco-social transformation as it promotes the use of open-source tools like Org mode and Emacs, which empower users to manage documentation in a decentralized and transparent manner. These tools can be adapted by eco-social designers to create accessible, collaborative, and secure documentation systems. The session highlights the importance of decentralized technology in fostering secure communication and collaboration, which is crucial for sustainable development. Challenges include overcoming the dominance of proprietary software and ensuring widespread adoption of open-source alternatives. Social and political hurdles involve advocating for the benefits of decentralized systems in enhancing security and privacy. ## Links [Video recording (AV1/WebM)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4201/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely.av1.webm) [Video recording (MP4)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4201/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely.av1.mp4) [Video recording subtitle file (VTT)](https://video.fosdem.org/2025/k4201/fosdem-2025-5139-org-mode-witchcraft-at-spritely.vtt)