Entries
Entries are the atomic unit of work in Align. An entry captures a single piece of feedback, a bug report, a feature request, or a task, and tracks it through its full lifecycle.
Entry Types
| Type | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Bug Report | A defect or unexpected behaviour |
| Feature Request | A new capability or enhancement |
| Feedback | General client feedback or observations |
| Validation | Something to verify or QA check |
| Documentation | Docs work or content updates |
| Platform / Infrastructure | DevOps, hosting, infra changes |
| CI / CD | Pipeline, build, or deployment tasks |
| Security | Security findings or hardening tasks |
Creating an Entry
- Open a project and click New Entry (or use the global + button in the top bar).
- Choose the entry type.
- Fill in:
- Title — a concise summary (e.g. "Login button unresponsive on mobile Safari").
- Description — full details, steps to reproduce, or acceptance criteria.
- Priority — Low, Medium, High, or Critical.
- Assignee — the team member responsible (optional at creation).
- Optionally attach files using the Attachments section.
- Click Create Entry.
Entry Statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Open | Received, not yet assigned |
| Assigned | Someone is responsible for it |
| In Progress | Actively being worked on |
| Deployed | Fix/feature is live but awaiting sign-off |
| Solved | Fully resolved and accepted |
Working with Entries
Viewing Entry Details
Click any entry in the list to open its detail panel. Here you can:
- Read the full description and attachments.
- Update the status, assignee, priority, or linked release.
- Post a comment to discuss the entry with your team.
- View the activity log showing every change with timestamps.
Bulk Actions
Select multiple entries using the checkboxes to:
- Change status in bulk.
- Reassign to a different team member.
- Move to a different release.
- Export to CSV.
Filtering and Sorting
Use the filter bar above the entries list to narrow down by:
- Status, priority, type, assignee, or release.
- Date ranges (created, updated).
- Free-text search on title and description.
Save your filter combination as a saved view to return to it quickly.
Linking Entries to GitHub Commits
If your project has GitHub integration enabled, commits are automatically linked to entries when the commit message contains the entry number (e.g. fix #42 login redirect). Linked commits appear in the entry's GitHub tab.
See GitHub Integration for setup instructions.
Attachments
Drag and drop files directly onto an entry, or click Add Attachment. Supported types include images, PDFs, and common document formats. Attachments are stored securely and accessible to all project members.
