Google Docs Comment Exporter

WHAT IT DOES

Google Docs Comment Exporter is a browser extension that automatically scans the current webpage for Google Docs comments, suggestion threads, review notes, and feedback annotations. It detects comment-related elements by examining class names, IDs, data attributes, and text patterns for keywords like "comment", "suggestion", "review", "feedback", or "annotation". The extension adds a floating "export comments" button (💬) next to each detected comment element, allowing you to select individual comments for bulk export, capture comment text, author name, timestamp, and status. Clicking the button toggles the selection state, and selected comments are added to a bulk collection. The main panel allows you to export all selected comments in three formats: CSV (with comment, author, and status columns), JSON (structured data), or formatted text (bullet list). The panel also displays saved comment history with comment previews, authors, statuses, notes, and tags. The extension maintains a comment database per comment with export history, notes, and tags for each tracked comment. All data is stored locally in your browser using GM_setValue, ensuring your comment collections persist across page reloads and browser sessions. This helps document reviewers, editors, content managers, and anyone working with feedback to extract and track Google Docs comments for review, audit, reporting, or follow-up.

WHERE IT RUNS

This extension runs on any webpage that displays Google Docs comments, suggestion threads, review notes, or feedback annotations – including Google Docs documents, collaborative writing platforms, review interfaces, and any page containing comment or feedback elements. The extension intelligently adapts to different page structures and supports a wide range of common comment display patterns. No manual configuration is required per site; the extension automatically detects comment elements using a flexible pattern matching system. This makes it ideal for writers, editors, reviewers, and content managers who need to extract and track comments from documents.

HOW TO USE

Simply install the extension and navigate to any webpage displaying comments or feedback. The extension automatically detects comment elements and places a small "export comments" button (💬) next to each one. Click any of these buttons to select that comment for bulk export – the button highlights to show it's selected. Click it again to deselect. As you select comments, a counter at the bottom-right shows how many you've collected. When ready, click the floating button (📝) to open the main panel. Choose your preferred output format (CSV, JSON, or formatted text), then click "Export Selected Comments" to copy all collected comments to your clipboard in the selected format. The panel also displays your saved comment history for reference. Add notes about comment status, resolution, follow-up actions, or any other relevant detail when saving comment information. Use the settings section to enable or disable auto-detection and set your preferred default export format. The "Clear All Comments" button removes all tracking data when needed.

ONE TECHNICAL SECTION – WHY IT WORKS

The extension employs a multi-layered detection system that identifies Google Docs comments with high accuracy. First, it scans the DOM using a comprehensive set of CSS selectors targeting common comment-related class patterns, IDs, and data attributes like "comment", "suggestion", "review", "feedback", and "annotation". Second, it uses a TreeWalker to examine text nodes for comment-like patterns, capturing comment information that may not be wrapped in typical comment elements. The comment text extraction uses pattern matching to identify the main comment content, separating it from metadata like author and timestamp. The author extraction identifies commenters using patterns like "by [name]", "@mention", and data attributes. The timestamp extraction identifies dates and times from text and data attributes. The status extraction analyzes text content for status keywords (Open/Resolved/Acknowledged/Needs Attention) and data attributes. Each tracked comment is assigned a unique ID based on the comment text and author, ensuring that history stays correctly associated. The selection state is managed client-side in memory, and a MutationObserver detects dynamic content updates and re-scans only when new comment elements appear, balancing real-time accuracy with system performance.

THE PANEL – DRAG / PER-SITE POSITION / SNAP / COLLAPSE / RESIZE / ESCAPE

The comment export panel includes a draggable title bar, allowing you to position it anywhere on screen for convenient access during document review. The extension remembers your preferred position per website, so the panel opens in the same location each time you return to that domain. The panel supports snap-to-edge behavior – when dragged near screen edges, it gently snaps into place for a tidy workspace layout. You can collapse the panel down to just its title bar by clicking the collapse button, keeping it accessible without taking up screen space. The comment list and history are contained within a scrollable body, ensuring all content remains accessible even on smaller screens. Pressing the Escape key closes the panel instantly, returning you to your document workflow.

PLEASE NOTE

This extension requires the free BotGentz extension to be installed and enabled, as it relies on BotGentz's userscript injection and GM_* API shims for cross-browser compatibility. Websites frequently update their HTML structures and class names, which may cause comment detection to break temporarily – we actively maintain the matching patterns and release updates regularly. The extension stores all comment data, export history, and notes exclusively in your local browser storage (GM_setValue); no data is ever transmitted to any external server or third party. This extension is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Google. You are responsible for backing up your comment tracking data if you switch browsers or clear your storage. The extension does not read, modify, or interfere with any Google Docs data, comments, or functionality – it operates solely on the static page content and stores only metadata (comment text, authors, statuses, and notes) that you explicitly create. Use this tool responsibly and in accordance with your organization's data handling policies.