Product managers and team members often need to stay informed about progress or changes to specific items. Until now, only item assignees received email notifications about updates. With this release, we’re introducing the Item Watchers feature, a new way to subscribe to updates on any item in Craft.io, without needing to be assigned.

The Item Watchers feature allows users to follow updates on specific items, including work items and OKRs. Once subscribed, watchers receive the same notifications as assignees regarding changes and activity. Notification preferences are fully customizable in each user’s settings, allowing granular control over when updates are received.

This is especially helpful for stakeholders, managers, or collaborators who want visibility into an item's progress without being directly responsible for it.

To watch an item, simply click the Watch button now available on each item. You can also access this option also via the item’s 3-dots menu.