# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=40 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Allow to suppress notifications for tag changes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-suppress-notifications-for-tag-changes/409242)
**Author:** [@Steradiant](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Steradiant)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/allow-to-suppress-notifications-for-tag-changes/409242 "2026-08-04T08:47:32Z")
Sometimes, cleanup operations adjust the tags (or category) of a large number of topics. In this case, the notifications sent out can be quite useless and overbearing. SImilarly, for topics watched by a lot of users. I … --- ## [Grace period edits bypass \`skip\_review\_media\_groups\` media review](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grace-period-edits-bypass-skip-review-media-groups-media-review/408899)
**Author:** [@Editor0732](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Editor0732)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 8:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grace-period-edits-bypass-skip-review-media-groups-media-review/408899 "2026-08-04T08:36:46Z")
Summary The “review media” check (skip\_review\_media\_groups site setting) is only enforced at post creation time, in NewPostManager. Edits go through PostRevisor, which never runs the media check. A user can therefore p… --- ## [Deletion of Categories fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deletion-of-categories-fails/409236)
**Author:** [@Thomas\_Rother](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Thomas_Rother)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deletion-of-categories-fails/409236 "2026-08-04T07:33:25Z")
We are consolidating categories and contents in our Discourse instance at forum.netzwissen.de I moved all topics (including the description topic) into an internal “archive” category as admin, with bulk operations. But i… --- ## [Gemini Interactions API](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gemini-interactions-api/409240)
**Author:** [@sam](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 7:30am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/gemini-interactions-api/409240 "2026-08-04T07:30:21Z")
We just added support for the new Gemini Interactions API into Discourse AI and recommend you use it for all Gemini Inference. The generateContent API remains in Discourse and is now labeled Google Gemini (Legacy API) A… --- ## [Add user to group from profile page?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-to-group-from-profile-page/409230)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-user-to-group-from-profile-page/409230 "2026-08-04T06:26:19Z")
I have some users I want to add to a group (or two). I can never remember the usernames so I go through the user list, click on the user to go to their profile, and from there, how can I add them to a group? I don’t se… --- ## [Add {username} as a template param in AI persona system prompts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-username-as-a-template-param-in-ai-persona-system-prompts/406846)
**Author:** [@42aross](https://meta.discourse.org/u/42aross)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 5:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-username-as-a-template-param-in-ai-persona-system-prompts/406846 "2026-08-04T05:48:50Z")
This is my first time contributing. I apologize if I fumbled anything, and I’m deeply grateful for patience and any advice if there’s a better way to do this. For what little it’s worth, I am a Pro customer. I needed a… --- ## [Sharing approaches to using automation to send messages to members](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-approaches-to-using-automation-to-send-messages-to-members/383691)
**Author:** [@stephtara](https://meta.discourse.org/u/stephtara)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 4:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/sharing-approaches-to-using-automation-to-send-messages-to-members/383691 "2026-08-04T04:21:20Z")
Continuing from How to set up automation on Discourse to get welcome messages sent after some specific period of time : This seems to be a solution to something I need to do! Ours is a support group and we have an onboa… --- ## [AI + Automation Governance: Orchestrating Independent AI Triage Scripts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-automation-governance-orchestrating-independent-ai-triage-scripts/350716)
**Author:** [@Cloud\_spanner](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Cloud_spanner)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-automation-governance-orchestrating-independent-ai-triage-scripts/350716 "2026-08-03T22:27:37Z")
I’m building AI-powered automations using independent AI triage scripts (e.g., spam check, tag determination). These currently run concurrently, which is inefficient. I need to “chain” them so, for example, the tag scr… --- ## [Invite Restricted can't remove](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-restricted-cant-remove/409058)
**Author:** [@cuo\_wu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cuo_wu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/invite-restricted-cant-remove/409058 "2026-08-03T19:34:45Z")
When I want to remove the restrict. Update. The restrict still exist. --- ## [Latest update this morning 08/3/2026 broke my discourse, is it just me?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-update-this-morning-08-3-2026-broke-my-discourse-is-it-just-me/409155)
**Author:** [@sandra.mccollum](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sandra.mccollum)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/latest-update-this-morning-08-3-2026-broke-my-discourse-is-it-just-me/409155 "2026-08-03T18:22:56Z")
After updating via the gui this morning, the site is down. Seems like it tried to update from Postgres V15 to V18, but failed. So I rebuilt from within the app via launcher, no help. Also a complaint about VIPS /usr/… --- ## [Unable to switch accounts—Sign In automatically logs into the previous account](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-switch-accounts-sign-in-automatically-logs-into-the-previous-account/409100)
**Author:** [@FlowCaffe](https://meta.discourse.org/u/FlowCaffe)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 4:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/unable-to-switch-accounts-sign-in-automatically-logs-into-the-previous-account/409100 "2026-08-03T16:21:10Z")
Hi everyone, We built the website called FlowCaffe based on the Discourse platform. I signed up using my Gmail account, which is the admin account. To see how the site appears to a regular user, I signed out and crea… --- ## [Database cleanup before PostgreSQL 18 upgrade: recommended retention period for log/statistics tables?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/database-cleanup-before-postgresql-18-upgrade-recommended-retention-period-for-log-statistics-tables/409130)
**Author:** [@scavin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/scavin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/database-cleanup-before-postgresql-18-upgrade-recommended-retention-period-for-log-statistics-tables/409130 "2026-08-03T15:27:09Z")
Hi everyone, I saw the PostgreSQL 18 upgrade guide for self-hosted Discourse: It mentions that the upgrade process requires a significant amount of additional disk space, so I started checking my disk usage and datab… --- ## [Switching between Discourse release channels / versions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switching-between-discourse-release-channels-versions/17014)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/switching-between-discourse-release-channels-versions/17014 "2026-08-03T13:09:32Z")
:bookmark: This guide explains how to configure the release channel of your Discourse instance. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: System Administrator :warning: Console access is required. Managing your Dis… --- ## [Dependent Plugin Settings are ... AWESOME!](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dependent-plugin-settings-are-awesome/409148)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dependent-plugin-settings-are-awesome/409148 "2026-08-03T12:29:09Z")
Oh … this is really :chefs\_kiss: Allow me to illustrate. Here’s a selector in the latest version of Chatbot, notice it is in “off” state: Now let’s change that selection: and it reveals as if by :sparkles: sett… --- ## [Welcome Banner shows on desktop but not on mobile](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-banner-shows-on-desktop-but-not-on-mobile/409078)
**Author:** [@Sidi\_Codet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Sidi_Codet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 11:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/welcome-banner-shows-on-desktop-but-not-on-mobile/409078 "2026-08-03T11:34:13Z")
Hi, I’m having an issue with the Welcome Banner on my Discourse site. The banner shows correctly on desktop, but it does not appear on mobile. Here’s what I’ve already checked: I filled in the Header and Subheader t… --- ## [Grouped Site Settings under Headings in Plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouped-site-settings-under-headings-in-plugins/308254)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 10:52am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/grouped-site-settings-under-headings-in-plugins/308254 "2026-08-03T10:52:06Z")
Plugins have been getting bigger and bigger and more complex. It would be really nice if we could have grouped Site Settings with Headings, much like we’ve had in Categories (ie Category Settings) for a long time. --- ## [Help, I haven't been able to install](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ayudeme-no-he-podido-instalar/409113)
**Author:** [@Picho\_Pelis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Picho_Pelis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 5:08am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ayudeme-no-he-podido-instalar/409113 "2026-08-03T05:08:03Z")
The first installation attempt went fine, but afterwards an error occurred when creating the admin via SSH. I couldn't reinstall everything from there, so I ended up with this error. I've already reinstalled everything on the VPS, but the same problem persists... --- ## [What happened to claiming reviewables?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-happened-to-claiming-reviewables/409099)
**Author:** [@darkpixlz](https://meta.discourse.org/u/darkpixlz)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2026, 4:50am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-happened-to-claiming-reviewables/409099 "2026-08-03T04:50:06Z")
I don’t see the ability to claim flags on my site anymore: Why is that? This feature was relatively useful for us and it appears to have been removed unfortunately. I’d love to be able to have it back. --- ## [Hi, I like the current Discourse theme](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hola-me-gusto-el-theme-actual-que-tiene-discourse/409101)
**Author:** [@Picho\_Pelis](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Picho_Pelis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 10:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hola-me-gusto-el-theme-actual-que-tiene-discourse/409101 "2026-08-02T22:10:41Z")
I want to know what theme it is? Many thanks, I look forward to your response. --- ## [Customizing themes without an Edit code button](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-themes-without-an-edit-code-button/329601)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/customizing-themes-without-an-edit-code-button/329601 "2026-02-25T10:48:12Z")
Sometimes, you may want to customize a Discourse theme but find that there’s no “Custom code” section with an “Edit code” button available. This often happens with remote themes (themes installed from an external source)… --- ## [Configuring the default sidebar for your users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-the-default-sidebar-for-your-users/347764)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 1:59am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-the-default-sidebar-for-your-users/347764 "2025-01-18T01:59:06Z")
The sidebar provides quick access to important sections of your Discourse site. While users can customize their own sidebar to suit their preferences, providing a thoughtful default setup helps especially new users and v… --- ## [Configuring automatic post review triggers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-automatic-post-review-triggers/328584)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2024, 9:32pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/configuring-automatic-post-review-triggers/328584 "2024-09-29T21:32:44Z")
This guide explains the various settings and options for requiring post approval in Discourse. You’ll learn how these settings interact and best practices for implementation. You can find the full guide here: Configurin… --- ## [Add interface preferences to individually hide Suggested and Related topics](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-interface-preferences-to-individually-hide-suggested-and-related-topics/409086)
**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 1:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/add-interface-preferences-to-individually-hide-suggested-and-related-topics/409086 "2026-08-02T13:22:52Z")
Hi! I’d like to suggest adding two optional interface preferences that allow users to hide the topic lists shown at the bottom of every topic. Instead of a single setting, I think it would be more flexible to let users… --- ## [Disabling autoclose topics?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-autoclose-topics/409075)
**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disabling-autoclose-topics/409075 "2026-08-02T10:27:25Z")
I just can’t find or recall how I did this earlier… The category setting Auto-close topic after:: how do I disable it? Now it allows change time ranges only. --- ## [Can someone clarify the 'posts read' TL3 promotion logic?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-someone-clarify-the-posts-read-tl3-promotion-logic/409057)
**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2026, 2:16am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-someone-clarify-the-posts-read-tl3-promotion-logic/409057 "2026-08-02T02:16:30Z")
There’s this piece of code that’s been bugging me: For the life of me, I cannot figure out why the posts made in the time period is multiplied by the percentage of required posts read, then taken as the minimum value.… --- ## [About nesting subcategories on dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-nesting-subcategories-on-dropdown/409046)
**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/about-nesting-subcategories-on-dropdown/409046 "2026-08-01T21:52:01Z")
I wonder if it is possible to display subcategories nested in the main dropdown, replicating the categories display with the nested theme component in the sidebar. I’m cutting noise for our unexperienced users on our in… --- ## [Remove the pure white on text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-pure-white-on-text/408966)
**Author:** [@alltiagocom](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alltiagocom)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 9:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/remove-the-pure-white-on-text/408966 "2026-08-01T21:16:09Z")
As a dark-mode user, I always struggle with websites that use pure black for background and pure white for text. The current Discourse forum UI has a good background, but still using pure white (or close enough) for the … --- ## [Event Duplicator: duplicate calendar events/topics into a new time period](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-duplicator-duplicate-calendar-events-topics-into-a-new-time-period/409003)
**Author:** [@Lou](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Lou)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-duplicator-duplicate-calendar-events-topics-into-a-new-time-period/409003 "2026-08-01T19:34:30Z")
:information\_source: Summary Lets authorized users duplicate calendar events/topics (created via Discourse Calendar and Events ) into a new time period. Works on a single topic or a whole tagged series (e.g. e… --- ## [Nested replies appear at the top](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nested-replies-appear-at-the-top/408969)
**Author:** [@Damian\_Boon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Damian_Boon)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/nested-replies-appear-at-the-top/408969 "2026-08-01T17:12:58Z")
I am using nested replies and not sure if its my install but i have them set to oldest first. When i reply to a topic the reply goes to the top and isn’t clear that the users reply has been submitted. Is this the standar… --- ## [New core features system specs in plugins and themes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-core-features-system-specs-in-plugins-and-themes/361381)
**Author:** [@loic](https://meta.discourse.org/u/loic)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/new-core-features-system-specs-in-plugins-and-themes/361381 "2026-08-01T16:30:31Z")
We’ve just included what we call smoke specs or core features specs in both skeletons for plugins and themes. These specs ensure the plugin or the theme you’re working on doesn’t break the basic functionality of Discour… [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=39) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?exclude_tag=api&page=41)