CommentAssist - Making comments just got easier

Question

Screenshot / Code Snippet

In action:

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About

Makes it easier to write mini-markdown in comments, especially for new users on Stack Exchange. It introduces a toolbar and keyboard shortcuts.

Compliant with Stack Overflow Design Standards. ^{Does not use deprecated grid}

Use

To apply the effect, click the corresponding icons (or their shortcuts). They styles are listed as so:

B	I	<>	🔗	"
Bold (Ctrl + B)	Italics (Ctrl + I)	Code (Ctrl + K)	Link (Ctrl + L)	Quote (Ctrl + Q)

When applying styles, you can either:

• First select the text to apply the style, then click the style icon. This will apply the style to the selected text.
• Directly click the icon. This will append the markdown style to the textarea with the cursor already in the proper position so you need not adjust the caret position.

License

MIT License

Download

Version 1.2

[ Minified | Unminified ]

Platform

Browser Support

_{Script is deemed supported if core functionality works}

IE	Chrome	Firefox	Safari	Edge	Opera
✔️ 9	✔️ 4	✔️ 2	✔️ 3.1	✔️ 12	✔️ 12.1

Contact

Author: Spectric. Stack Overflow, Github

Should you find a bug or have a suggestion, feel free to leave an answer.

ChangeLog

• v1.1

  • Added shortcut keys
  • Fixed a bug with bold style not reselecting text in textarea

• v1.2

  • Fixed duplicate toolbar bug

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Languages/libraries used: javascript jquery

Answer 1

bug status-completed

Thanks for the script. It's cool and helpful.

When I try to comment more than once, the style header binds twice. Can you please fix it.

If it's matter:

1. Chrome Version 91.0.4472.77 (Official Build) (64-bit)
2. Tampermonkey v4.13

Answer 2

feature-request

Add an ability to insert images in comments inline.

This is a well-known limitation of the comment box, and there have been multiple requests for this to be added dating back to 2011. Given that the closest workaround we have for it right now is to go to an answer box, insert an image there, then copy the link, and finally paste it back into the comment box, it will be a huge time-saver.

Answer 3

feature-request status-completed

The installation process is slightly cumbersome: you have to copy the text from the script, then paste it into a new GreaseMonkey script. I've made a pull request changing the suffix to .user.js to allow GreaseMonkey to auto-detect the script.

Answer 4

Icons are not showing correctly for me, on Firefox 114. Could anyone else reproduce?