Keep State in URL

Mono Card put all decoration and content info in the URL so you can directly copy-and-paste to others and they will see exactly same content instantly.

What can be stored

• Filter
• Search query
• Sort order
• View mode (grid/list/table)
• Selected items
• Scroll position
• Theme and styling preferences
• Expanded/collapsed sections

Why it resonates

This design choice reflects a deep understanding of how people actually share information. When you find something useful and want to show someone else, you don't want to also send a list of instructions: "Click this tab, then filter by X, then scroll down to Y." You just want to share one link that works.

By encoding the entire state in the URL, Mono Card eliminates the friction of reproduction. The recipient sees exactly what you see—no setup required, no "are you seeing what I'm seeing?" confusion. This makes collaboration feel effortless and builds trust that what you share is what they'll get.

It also means your bookmarks are more valuable. A saved URL isn't just a destination; it's a snapshot of a specific view or configuration you found useful. You can return to exactly that state months later.

Similar considerations

• Figma: Share a link to a specific frame with zoom level and comments visible—collaborators land exactly where you were
• Google Maps: URLs include location, zoom level, map type, and even Street View position and angle
• YouTube: Links can include timestamps, playlist position, and playback speed
• GitHub: URLs capture repository, branch, file, and even specific line numbers for code references
• Notion: Share links that open to specific blocks, with filters and views preserved
• Excalidraw: The entire drawing state is encoded in the URL, enabling instant sharing without accounts