Record comments
A plugin that allows you and your project collaborators to leave comments under a record
DatoCMS plugin Add Comments to Record
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Record Comments
A DatoCMS plugin for team collaboration through threaded comments on records and a project-wide Comments Dashboard.
Features
Record Sidebar
- Threaded comments on any record
- Upvote system
- Edit & delete your comments
- Realtime updates
Comments Dashboard
- Global project-wide discussions
- My Mentions — see where you've been tagged
- Recent Comments — latest activity across the project
- Search and filter by author, date, records, assets, models, or users
Mentions
| Trigger | Type |
|---|
@ | User |
# | Field |
& | Record |
^ | Asset |
$ | Model |
Installation
- Go to Settings → Plugins in your DatoCMS project
- Search for "Record Comments" and click Install
Configuration
To enable realtime updates:
- Go to Settings → API Tokens
- Copy your Read-only API token
- Go to Settings → Plugins → Record Comments
- Paste the token and click Save
Usage
Record Comments
- Open any record and expand the Comments panel in the sidebar
- Type your message and press Enter to send
> Note: Save the record at least once before adding comments.
Dashboard
Click Comments in the left sidebar to access project-wide discussions, your mentions, and recent activity.
Mentions
Type a trigger character (@, #, &, ^, $) followed by a search term, or use the toolbar buttons.
Troubleshooting
Comments not syncing in realtime?
- Check that a CDA token is configured in plugin settings
Can't add comments?
- Save the record at least once first
Support