ShipBoard

Introduction to ShipBoard

ShipBoard is a VS Code–native workflow tool that consolidates user feedback into the developer’s editor. It provides a single source of truth through public feedback boards and displays prioritized items directly in the VS Code sidebar, enabling developers to review, clarify, and update progress without leaving their coding environment.

Designed for developers, small teams, and solo builders, ShipBoard connects feedback with implementation by combining collection, discussion, prioritization, and status updates in one streamlined loop. Setup is quick, and authentication for the extension uses personal access tokens.

Key Takeaways

• Native VS Code integration to view feedback and update status inside the editor
• Public feedback boards with voting; users can submit feedback via a shared link
• Nested discussions to clarify requirements before implementation
• Status workflow: Received → In Progress → Shipped / Cancelled
• Prioritization options in the editor (e.g., by votes, comments, or status)
• Automatic updates to the public board when statuses change (closes the loop)
• Team management and multiple boards supported
• Extension authentication via personal access tokens

How ShipBoard Works

ShipBoard centralizes feedback through public boards that users can access without creating an account. Submissions collect votes and comments, creating an organized, transparent queue of requests and discussions.

Within VS Code, developers see prioritized items in the sidebar, review full conversation threads, and adjust statuses as work progresses. This reduces context switching by eliminating the need to move between chat tools, email, and task systems.

When a status changes (for example, to Shipped), the public board updates automatically. This maintains visibility for contributors and users, ensures traceability from request to delivery, and helps teams align on what is being built.

Core Benefits and Applications

• Streamlined feedback-to-code handoff by keeping review and updates inside the IDE
• Clear traceability from user requests to shipped features
• Reduced context switching compared to managing feedback across multiple tools
• Transparent communication with users through public boards and discussions
• Practical for solo founders and small teams seeking a lightweight feedback workflow
• Useful for open-source maintainers and product teams wanting community input and visibility

Pricing Overview

All plans include access to the VS Code extension. Monthly billing is available, with an annual option offering two months free.