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Feature Request: Allow drag-and-drop of search results directly into board columns #6034

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When working with boards that contain many cards, columns, and possibly swimlanes, it can become difficult to maintain an overview.
Using the board-level search helps to quickly locate a specific card, and the search interface shows results as individual card previews in a list on the right side.

Currently, it is possible to pick up a card from the search results and drag it across the board.
However, it is not possible to drop the card directly into the desired column or position from the search results list.

Instead, the user must

  1. locate the card’s original position in the board,
  2. scroll to that position, and only then
  3. move the card to the desired location.

This process can be very time-consuming, especially on large boards.

Proposed enhancement
Enable full drag-and-drop support for cards shown in the search results list so that users can:

  • drag a search result card directly into any column, swimlane, or specific position on the board,
  • without having to first find the card in its original location.

Why this is important

  • Significantly improves handling of large boards with many cards.
  • Saves time by removing unnecessary navigation and scrolling.
  • Makes the search function not just a way to find cards, but also a productive tool for managing and reorganizing them.

Expected behavior
When dragging a card from the search results list:

  • board drop zones should activate normally,
  • the card should be placeable in any valid position,
  • the card should update its column/swimlane immediately after drop.

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