# Hot **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=93 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 94 --- ## [Best Practice for Automating Titles by Group + Trust Level Combinations](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-automating-titles-by-group-trust-level-combinations/377324)
**Author:** [@joo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/joo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2025, 2:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-automating-titles-by-group-trust-level-combinations/377324 "2025-08-09T14:28:24Z")
Hi, I’m looking for the best way to automatically assign user titles based on a combination of group membership and trust level. For example: If a user is in group A and has trust level 1, their title should be “A TL1… --- ## [Button instead of hyperlink](https://meta.discourse.org/t/button-instead-of-hyperlink/340849)
**Author:** [@Helga\_Razinkova](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Helga_Razinkova)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2024, 9:19am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/button-instead-of-hyperlink/340849 "2024-12-06T09:19:37Z")
Hi community, Does anyone know how to make a button instead of just a hyperlink, like this? --- ## [Implement NPM/Yarn packages into a plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/implement-npm-yarn-packages-into-a-plugin/309064)
**Author:** [@LastLightbringer](https://meta.discourse.org/u/LastLightbringer)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2024, 7:53pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/implement-npm-yarn-packages-into-a-plugin/309064 "2024-05-22T19:53:39Z")
Hello Discourse Developers, I’m currently working on developing a plugin for Discourse and would like to incorporate some external libraries via NPM/Yarn. I’m looking for guidance on the best practices and steps to succ… --- ## [Beginner Question - Hetzner or any cheaper VPS for a start](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginner-question-hetzner-or-any-cheaper-vps-for-a-start/304778)
**Author:** [@Ziitoo](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ziitoo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2024, 10:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/beginner-question-hetzner-or-any-cheaper-vps-for-a-start/304778 "2024-04-21T10:16:36Z")
Please help me with a cheaper linux vps with docker support . I am not sure if my forum will get visitors or not , I am just starting to see if I can scale . so going for a $30 per month server is not possible for me , … --- ## [Another discourse offline "bootstrap failed with exit code 5"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/another-discourse-offline-bootstrap-failed-with-exit-code-5/290104)
**Author:** [@Sasquatch\_Kinetic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sasquatch_Kinetic)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2023, 11:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/another-discourse-offline-bootstrap-failed-with-exit-code-5/290104 "2023-12-31T23:40:55Z")
Hello Community! I’m sorry we have to meet under these circumstances. Discourse is offline after a failed upgrade. Same story as. Discourse offline after failed upgrade "bootstrap failed with exit code 5" Attempted … --- ## [Layout issue of top header on DiscouseHub](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-issue-of-top-header-on-discousehub/293695)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-issue-of-top-header-on-discousehub/293695 "2024-02-02T14:30:07Z")
Really new issue: I can’t search or see what kind of funny I have waiting for, because DiscourseHub just closes connection. I don’t know if this happends only on iPad or are every bigger screens affected — propably … --- ## [\[PAID\] Discourse Chat Bug Fixes + Enhancements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-discourse-chat-bug-fixes-enhancements/346074)
**Author:** [@Earnie\_Baird](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Earnie_Baird)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2025, 9:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-discourse-chat-bug-fixes-enhancements/346074 "2025-06-13T21:00:04Z")
I’m looking for some help with 4 issues on Discourse Chat. If you think you can help with any of these please get in touch: 1. Bug: Text Can’t be Selected in Chat Composer on iOS In the chat composer window, if you typ… --- ## [\[PAID\] Help with Discourse Upgrades, SSO Changes, Move to a new domain](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-help-with-discourse-upgrades-sso-changes-move-to-a-new-domain/359759)
**Author:** [@craigh](https://meta.discourse.org/u/craigh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2025, 12:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/paid-help-with-discourse-upgrades-sso-changes-move-to-a-new-domain/359759 "2025-04-01T00:27:59Z")
Need some help with upgrading discourse and making some changes/improvements: Move from digital ocean droplet to our new instance running under DO+Cloudron Replace auth0 SSO with google one tap login, apple auth and no… --- ## [Optimizing a Large Discourse Multisite: Database and Sidekiq Bottlenecks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimizing-a-large-discourse-multisite-database-and-sidekiq-bottlenecks/381363)
**Author:** [@emonunix](https://meta.discourse.org/u/emonunix)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2025, 5:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optimizing-a-large-discourse-multisite-database-and-sidekiq-bottlenecks/381363 "2025-09-22T17:04:57Z")
I’m seeking some expert guidance on optimizing a Discourse multisite setup. I have a single web VM and a separate database VM on a major cloud provider. While both machines have decent specs, I’m finding that my system g… --- ## [How to create a plugin with backend API calls to populate composer while drafting?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-a-plugin-with-backend-api-calls-to-populate-composer-while-drafting/356970)
**Author:** [@fabkosta](https://meta.discourse.org/u/fabkosta)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2025, 12:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-create-a-plugin-with-backend-api-calls-to-populate-composer-while-drafting/356970 "2025-03-14T12:15:09Z")
I am trying to create a plugin that achieves the following: Next to composer-fields there is a new button “search”. When clicking the button, then an overlay is popping up with a search form. The search form allows the… --- ## [Help with setting up category moderators on my site](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-setting-up-category-moderators-on-my-site/388900)
**Author:** [@CoffeeGoddess](https://meta.discourse.org/u/CoffeeGoddess)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2025, 7:58pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/help-with-setting-up-category-moderators-on-my-site/388900 "2025-12-03T19:58:52Z")
Any word on this? My company is looking to use Discourse but I need to show them a proof of concept with the beta version I currently have access to. I do see that this only works in non-beta versions right now though… … --- ## [Automatically increase trust level after post approval?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-increase-trust-level-after-post-approval/317493)
**Author:** [@bonebones](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bonebones)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2024, 5:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/automatically-increase-trust-level-after-post-approval/317493 "2024-07-22T05:43:58Z")
Hello, sorry this is my first post and I’ve searched and can’t find an answer to my question so hopefully someone can help me. Our discourse forum has recently been hit hard by spammers and I’m wondering if there’s a si… --- ## [Optionally allow other groups to open/close topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optionally-allow-other-groups-to-open-close-topics/405497)
**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 10:55am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/optionally-allow-other-groups-to-open-close-topics/405497 "2026-06-17T10:55:48Z")
To work more effectively with topic timers without creating too much overhead, it may be nice to add the possibility to configure which groups may open and close topics. --- ## [Modal input fields cause page jump to top of the page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modal-input-fields-cause-page-jump-to-top-of-the-page/380187)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/modal-input-fields-cause-page-jump-to-top-of-the-page/380187 "2025-09-28T15:59:08Z")
Hello :waving\_hand: This is a long-standing issue that occurs in the topic when you try to type something into a modal input field. It always jumps to the top of the page, which results in an infinite load until it reac… --- ## [Autocompletion on creation Topic with the right tags](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autocompletion-on-creation-topic-with-the-right-tags/292520)
**Author:** [@peyrusse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/peyrusse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2024, 4:57am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/autocompletion-on-creation-topic-with-the-right-tags/292520 "2024-01-24T04:57:35Z")
I’m looking for a new plugin or a functionnality that could do that : When you create a new topic, it automatically propose existing tags or new tags according to the content of the topic. Ex : Is the usage of Flows… --- ## [View of all categories is blocked for anonymous viewers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/view-of-all-categories-is-blocked-for-anonymous-viewers/394279)
**Author:** [@hipp0](https://meta.discourse.org/u/hipp0)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 8:40pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/view-of-all-categories-is-blocked-for-anonymous-viewers/394279 "2026-02-14T20:40:13Z")
Can’t look at all categories when viewed as anonymous --- ## [Errors not shown correctly when saving Discourse automation](https://meta.discourse.org/t/errors-not-shown-correctly-when-saving-discourse-automation/313464)
**Author:** [@David\_Ghost](https://meta.discourse.org/u/David_Ghost)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [June 26, 2024, 5:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/errors-not-shown-correctly-when-saving-discourse-automation/313464 "2024-06-26T17:30:38Z")
trying to use it but the repot dont generates and i have no erro in the logs. is there any problem with my config? i tested using gpt 4 and claude 3. The 2 api keys is in the discourse ai section is it not a probl… --- ## [Seeking help getting Email notifications to work when a new topic has been added to specific categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-getting-email-notifications-to-work-when-a-new-topic-has-been-added-to-specific-categories/290098)
**Author:** [@c12gene](https://meta.discourse.org/u/c12gene)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/seeking-help-getting-email-notifications-to-work-when-a-new-topic-has-been-added-to-specific-categories/290098 "2024-01-05T16:28:13Z")
What would you like done? We post our premium newsletters in a couple select categories. I would like all our members to get an email notice when we’ve posted to these categories. From what I can tell, our current config… --- ## [Selfhost Discourse in Mainland China Under the GFW](https://meta.discourse.org/t/selfhost-discourse-in-mainland-china-under-the-gfw/347038)
**Author:** [@J\_J1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/J_J1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 6:25am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/selfhost-discourse-in-mainland-china-under-the-gfw/347038 "2025-01-16T06:25:36Z")
Background The self-hosting documentation for Discourse is excellent, and the installation process went smoothly. However, I encountered issues when deploying my server in mainland China, behind the Great Firewall. Issu… --- ## [Core plugins wherein a fork of a merged plugin was being used](https://meta.discourse.org/t/core-plugins-wherein-a-fork-of-a-merged-plugin-was-being-used/394718)
**Author:** [@skatefriday](https://meta.discourse.org/u/skatefriday)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 10:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/core-plugins-wherein-a-fork-of-a-merged-plugin-was-being-used/394718 "2026-01-30T10:47:34Z")
A bit late to the game here, but in regard to the migration of popular plugins to core discourse, what does one do if one was using a modified fork of a plugin that was merged? For reference Set up Discord notifications… --- ## [Can't approve a user's first post if it has a poll](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-approve-a-users-first-post-if-it-has-a-poll/289345)
**Author:** [@Firepup650](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Firepup650)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 2:23pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-approve-a-users-first-post-if-it-has-a-poll/289345 "2023-12-27T14:23:20Z")
Just ran across this, if a user’s first post contains a poll (the one I tried to approve had two, maybe that matters), then you can’t approve the post because “You can’t create polls”. --- ## [Style blockquotes as callouts in Obsidian](https://meta.discourse.org/t/style-blockquotes-as-callouts-in-obsidian/350045)
**Author:** [@StefanoCecere](https://meta.discourse.org/u/StefanoCecere)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2025, 10:15pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/style-blockquotes-as-callouts-in-obsidian/350045 "2025-02-06T22:15:02Z")
many markdown editors allow to style the blockquotes with some keyword… like (in Obsidian Callouts - Obsidian Help ) \> \[!tip\] Callouts can have custom titles \> Like this one. since many of us are starting to sync co… --- ## [Allow Users to See and Reply but not Create in Category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-see-and-reply-but-not-create-in-category/289138)
**Author:** [@martyn\_thomas](https://meta.discourse.org/u/martyn_thomas)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2023, 5:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-users-to-see-and-reply-but-not-create-in-category/289138 "2023-12-19T17:25:09Z")
I’ve trying to limit a category so: users with ‘Keyholder’ role can Create/Reply/See topics in the category users with ‘Members’ role can only Reply (or edit if it’s a wiki post) and See topics in the category I seem … --- ## [Updating "Category default notifications" for groups that don't have permission to see the category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-category-default-notifications-for-groups-that-dont-have-permission-to-see-the-category/291050)
**Author:** [@jericson](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jericson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2024, 11:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/updating-category-default-notifications-for-groups-that-dont-have-permission-to-see-the-category/291050 "2024-01-09T23:34:50Z")
It’s possible to add category notifications (via /g/\[group\_name}/manage/categories) for categories a group does not have permission to see. For instance, you can set all members of Trust\_level\_0 to watch the Staff catego… --- ## [Create a component under the username in posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-component-under-the-username-in-posts/375901)
**Author:** [@SubStrider](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SubStrider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2025, 8:17am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/create-a-component-under-the-username-in-posts/375901 "2025-07-28T08:17:24Z")
Continuing the discussion from How to create a custom activity tab in user profile?: This is part of the core now, right? And I can go back to using this space below the username by targeting like this? api.renderInOu… --- ## [Need Help on Category on left sidebar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/need-help-on-category-on-left-sidebar/396687)
**Author:** [@Tep\_Sothea1](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Tep_Sothea1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 4, 2026, 10:46am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/need-help-on-category-on-left-sidebar/396687 "2026-03-04T10:46:26Z")
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know how to create above category list? Thanks --- ## [AI sockpuppet accounts to jumpstart my community?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-sockpuppet-accounts-to-jumpstart-my-community/292396)
**Author:** [@Sectros](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sectros)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 4:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-sockpuppet-accounts-to-jumpstart-my-community/292396 "2024-01-21T04:54:56Z")
I am considering to add a discourse instance to a blog with a certain audience. However, since at the beginning it will be a mosly empty space with little ammount of activity in threads and posts, it would be handy to ha… --- ## [How are you using AI/LLMs to create themes/components/plugins?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-using-ai-llms-to-create-themes-components-plugins/362401)
**Author:** [@jimkleiber](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jimkleiber)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2025, 4:05pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-are-you-using-ai-llms-to-create-themes-components-plugins/362401 "2025-04-18T16:05:30Z")
When ChatGPT and LLMs were first getting popular, I tried to create Discourse theme components and plugins using AI and found them severely lacking, but I haven’t tried since. Have you been using AI to write code to mod… --- ## [Dashboard Report - Consolidated API Requests](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-consolidated-api-requests/383778)
**Author:** [@SaraDev](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SaraDev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dashboard-report-consolidated-api-requests/383778 "2025-09-23T19:12:10Z")
This is an SQL version of the Dashboard Report for Consolidated API Requests. This report shows API usage statistics by date, tracking both regular API requests and user API requests. This report helps you monitor the A… --- ## [Turn off the ability to delete posts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-the-ability-to-delete-posts/319355)
**Author:** [@sherman\_tom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sherman_tom)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turn-off-the-ability-to-delete-posts/319355 "2024-07-30T23:35:37Z")
Is there a way for the admin of the forum to turn off the ability to delete or edit posts? In the financial industry, there is a requirement that all written communication of any kind be archived for 5 years and cannot b… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=92) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/hot.md?page=94)