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dinglx/feedback.js — explained in plain English

Analysis updated 2026-07-18 · repo last pushed 2012-10-17

JavaScriptAudience · developerComplexity · 2/5DormantSetup · moderate

TL;DR

A lightweight JavaScript widget that adds a feedback form to your website, letting visitors attach a screenshot of the page along with their message.

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  root((repo))
    What it does
      Adds feedback form
      Captures screenshot
      Sends message with image
    Tech stack
      JavaScript
    Use cases
      Report bugs visually
      Collect product feedback
      Support customer tickets
      Give design feedback
    Audience
      Site owners
      Support teams

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Why would anyone build with this?

REASON 1

Let visitors report a bug by attaching a screenshot of what went wrong.

REASON 2

Collect product feedback with visual context on which UI element is meant.

REASON 3

Add a lightweight feedback channel to a web app without building one from scratch.

REASON 4

Reduce back-and-forth clarification by seeing exactly what the user saw.

What's in the stack?

JavaScript

How it stacks up

dinglx/feedback.js3rd-eden/ircb.ioa15n/a15n
LanguageJavaScriptJavaScriptJavaScript
Last pushed2012-10-172016-11-162019-04-07
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultymoderateeasyeasy
Complexity2/52/52/5
Audiencedeveloperdevelopergeneral

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How do you spin it up?

Difficulty · moderate Time to first run · 1h+

README lacks setup instructions, integration steps must be found in the source files.

No license information given in the explanation.

Yoink these prompts

Prompt 1
Show me how to embed this feedback widget into my website with a script tag.
Prompt 2
Explain how the screenshot capture feature works in this feedback tool.
Prompt 3
Help me configure this feedback.js widget to send submissions to my own backend.
Prompt 4
Walk me through customizing the feedback form's appearance for my site.

Frequently asked questions

wtf is feedback.js?

A lightweight JavaScript widget that adds a feedback form to your website, letting visitors attach a screenshot of the page along with their message.

What language is feedback.js written in?

Mainly JavaScript. The stack also includes JavaScript.

Is feedback.js actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2012-10-17).

What license does feedback.js use?

No license information given in the explanation.

How hard is feedback.js to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated moderate, with roughly 1h+ to a first successful run.

Who is feedback.js for?

Mainly developer.

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