Support accessing Comment component data from outside the Retool app or store in SQL database

[PadenM]

+1

[JJKne]

+1 on this

Any easy work arounds people have found?, eg that are built on retoolDB to make super simple.

Seems like the last update was in Aug, some time ago. Any updates @kbn ?

Support accessing Comment component data from outside the Retool app or store in SQL database

Thanks for sharing your interest in this functionality here! I've attached each +1 to our feature request for this internally for the eng team's consideration. In the meantime, current workarounds include using a Form with a List view, or creating your own custom component. If you do create a custom component, consider sharing it with others here in the forum by creating a Community Show & Tell post!

[gasperblk]

+1 on this feature, need to at least see comments of a specific element

[Oleksandr_Dovgopol]

+1

[Paulo]

Hello everyone! We've added your feedback and +1s to the internal feature request. On the meantime, here is a workaround for saving comments in Retool DB:

How to save comments from the Comment Thread component in RetoolDB

Looking to capture and store user feedback or team discussions directly within your Retool App? We'll show you how to save those valuable insights into Retool Database! Whether you're tracking progress, gathering feedback, or just keeping a record of your conversations, this step-by-step process will have you set up in no time. We'll be using additionalScope. If this is a new concept for you, visit that link first. Here is also a TLDR if you just need a refresher: Let’s make your app even mo…

[JasperCreationss]

+1 agreed. Absolutely useless.

[Darren]

Hey @JasperCreationss - I just want to confirm that you've seen the workaround described in this thread. This implementation allows you to pretty easily sync comments to an accessible database. The only significant drawback is that it's a one way process.

Let me know if you think that might work for you or if you have any additional questions!

[JasperCreationss]

Hey @Darren,

Unfortunately, that workaround won’t meet our needs—I would need both read and write capabilities for the component.

Appreciate you checking in nevertheless!

[Darren]

@JasperCreationss

I would need both read and write capabilities

That's fair and good to know. I'll add that context to our internal tracking of this feature request.