Comment Search for Jira

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Overview

Comment Search for Jira transforms how teams find information in large comment threads with our advanced intelligent relevance scoring system. Our app searches through all Atlassian Document Format (ADF) content types including text, headings, mentions, links, media files names, tables, panels, code blocks, emojis, status indicators, dates, smart cards and more.

Key Features

• Intelligent Relevance Scoring: Our advanced algorithm automatically ranks results by importance, ensuring the most relevant comments appear first
• Comprehensive ADF Support: Search across all content types including text, headings, paragraphs, blockquotes, code, media, mentions, links, inline cards, emojis, list items, table cells, panels, expand sections, status indicators, and dates
• Real-time Search: Instant results as you type with support for Enter key and search button
• Smart Pagination: Efficiently searches through up to 5000 comments using intelligent chunking
• Clickable Results: Direct navigation to specific comments with hover effects and visual feedback

How It Works

The app integrates seamlessly into Jira issues as an issue activity panel. After installation, users can:

1. Access: Navigate to any Jira issue to see the Comment Search panel
2. Search: Type your search query and press Enter or click the search button
3. Review Results: View intelligently ranked results based on our relevance scoring algorithm
4. Navigate: Click on any search result to jump directly to that specific comment

Intelligent Relevance Scoring

Our proprietary relevance scoring system analyzes multiple factors to deliver the most meaningful results:

• Content Match Quality: Exact keyword matches receive higher scores
• Content Type Weighting: Different ADF content types are weighted based on their importance
• Recency Factor: More recent comments receive slight preference
• User Engagement: Comments with mentions and attachments are prioritized
• Contextual Relevance: Semantic analysis ensures results match user intent

ADF Content Types Supported

Our search engine comprehensively covers all Atlassian Document Format content:

• Text Content: Plain text, headings, paragraphs, blockquotes
• Code & Technical: Code blocks, inline code, technical specifications
• Media & Attachments: File names, image descriptions, media content
• Interactive Elements: Mentions (@username), links, inline cards
• Structured Content: Tables, lists, panels, expand sections
• Visual Elements: Emojis, status indicators, formatting
• Temporal Data: Dates, timestamps, time-based information

Performance & Scalability

Built for enterprise environments with extensive comment histories:

• Efficient Search: Optimized algorithms handle large comment volumes
• Smart Pagination: Intelligent chunking processes up to 5000 comments efficiently
• Real-time Results: Instant search response for immediate productivity
• Memory Optimized: Minimal resource usage for optimal performance

Video Demo

This video demonstrates the Comment Search app seamlessly integrated into Jira issues. The video will automatically loop upon completion.

Installation & Setup

Getting started is simple:

1. Install: Install from the Atlassian Marketplace
2. Activate: The app automatically appears in issue activity panels
3. Configure: No additional configuration required
4. Start Searching: Begin searching comments immediately

Use Cases

Perfect for teams that need to:

• Find Decisions: Locate past decisions and discussions quickly
• Track Changes: Search through comment history for specific changes
• Locate Attachments: Find files and media mentioned in comments
• Review Discussions: Efficiently review lengthy comment threads
• Support Auditing: Quickly locate support-related information