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# Snapshot Viewer

The Snapshot Viewer presents state snapshots as operator-readable captures of the governed state at a given moment.

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## Core Capabilities

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Narrative View" %}
Snapshots presented in a readable format so users can review state meaning, not only raw fields.
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{% tab title="Comparison View" %}
Two snapshots compared to highlight meaningful changes across time.
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{% tab title="Manual Capture" %}
Users can create a snapshot before a risky action, a handoff, or a test run.
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{% tab title="System-Generated" %}
Snapshots may also be created around important governance moments automatically.
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{% hint style="info" %}
**Snapshots are especially valuable in demos and enterprise evaluation** because they show that Cogna8 is managing evolving state, not only producing chat output.
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