Implement '@ Mention' Feature with User Dropdown and Notifications for Both Pages and Comments #4077

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OVERLORD · 2026-02-05T08:06:54+03:00

OVERLORD commented

2026-02-05 08:06:54 +03:00

Originally created by @davbauer on GitHub (Aug 31, 2023).

Describe the feature you'd like

I propose the addition of an '@ mention' feature in BookStack that functions in both page content and comments. The feature should operate as follows:

Upon typing the '@' symbol in the text editor or comment box, a dropdown list featuring up to 5 users should appear.
As the user starts typing a name or email, the list should dynamically filter to display matching users.
The user should be able to navigate this dropdown using arrow keys.
Pressing 'Enter' should insert the mention into the text.

For comments:

The mentioned user should receive a notification as soon as the comment is posted.

For pages:

The mentioned user should receive a notification only when they are mentioned in a new update, not with every page update.

Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users

This feature would augment collaboration and user engagement by:

Facilitating focused conversations by drawing the attention of specific users.
Encouraging quicker response times due to notifications.
Enriching user experience through easy-to-use, interactive elements.

Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means?

No. While notifications have recently been implemented, there is no '@ mention' feature to notify specific users.

Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue?

I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request

How long have you been using BookStack?

Not using yet, just scoping

Additional context

The '@ mention' feature is widely considered a standard in collaborative platforms, making its inclusion in BookStack a beneficial enhancement.

Originally created by @davbauer on GitHub (Aug 31, 2023). ### Describe the feature you'd like I propose the addition of an '@ mention' feature in BookStack that functions in both page content and comments. The feature should operate as follows: - Upon typing the '@' symbol in the text editor or comment box, a dropdown list featuring up to 5 users should appear. - As the user starts typing a name or email, the list should dynamically filter to display matching users. - The user should be able to navigate this dropdown using arrow keys. - Pressing 'Enter' should insert the mention into the text. For comments: - The mentioned user should receive a notification as soon as the comment is posted. For pages: - The mentioned user should receive a notification only when they are mentioned in a new update, not with every page update. ### Describe the benefits this would bring to existing BookStack users This feature would augment collaboration and user engagement by: - Facilitating focused conversations by drawing the attention of specific users. - Encouraging quicker response times due to notifications. - Enriching user experience through easy-to-use, interactive elements. ### Can the goal of this request already be achieved via other means? No. While notifications have recently been implemented, there is no '@ mention' feature to notify specific users. ### Have you searched for an existing open/closed issue? - [X] I have searched for existing issues and none cover my fundemental request ### How long have you been using BookStack? Not using yet, just scoping ### Additional context The '@ mention' feature is widely considered a standard in collaborative platforms, making its inclusion in BookStack a beneficial enhancement.

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Reference: starred/BookStack#4077