# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?f=tracked&page=57 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 58 --- ## [Discourse Rebuild Fails During Bootstrap: Git HTTPS Timeout, Looking for a Clean SSH-Based Workaround](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-rebuild-fails-during-bootstrap-git-https-timeout-looking-for-a-clean-ssh-based-workaround/405047)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-rebuild-fails-during-bootstrap-git-https-timeout-looking-for-a-clean-ssh-based-workaround/405047 "2026-06-18T12:22:12Z")
Hello, I am running a standard self-hosted Discourse installation on Ubuntu using the official discourse\_docker setup. Environment Ubuntu Server Docker Official discourse\_docker Single-container installation (app.yml) … --- ## [Large poll bug - users cannot amend votes on open polls](https://meta.discourse.org/t/large-poll-bug-users-cannot-amend-votes-on-open-polls/405511)
**Author:** [@Octobadger](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Octobadger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/large-poll-bug-users-cannot-amend-votes-on-open-polls/405511 "2026-06-18T09:04:02Z")
A bug has been observed on https://community.drownedinsound.com where a weekly poll of new music releases (which can have 50-100 items in the poll and no limit to how any can be chosen) is run allowing users to vote for … --- ## [Hover over emoji could show larger version of emoji](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hover-over-emoji-could-show-larger-version-of-emoji/405546)
**Author:** [@SkyeDragon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SkyeDragon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 8:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/hover-over-emoji-could-show-larger-version-of-emoji/405546 "2026-06-18T08:10:42Z")
I have some emoji which are not very visible at 16x16 size in either the forum posts or chat: Here is how Discord does it, which works well: Displaying both the emoji text as well as the larger image on hover. Th… --- ## [Layout of fullApp embed mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-of-fullapp-embed-mode/405567)
**Author:** [@erizo1332](https://meta.discourse.org/u/erizo1332)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 7:10am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/layout-of-fullapp-embed-mode/405567 "2026-06-18T07:10:56Z")
Hi team! When fullApp embed came out, I tried it on my site right away. I had to fix a few layout things, so I want to share them. Maybe they are useful to you. I found 4 problems: Blank space on the left. With narr… --- ## [How to prevent emails other than admin confirmation when granting Admin/Moderator access?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-prevent-emails-other-than-admin-confirmation-when-granting-admin-moderator-access/404452)
**Author:** [@nitinkg](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nitinkg)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-prevent-emails-other-than-admin-confirmation-when-granting-admin-moderator-access/404452 "2026-06-18T06:40:42Z")
We are using Discourse as a hidden service and manage users through APIs. When granting Admin or Moderator access to a user, we would like only the admin\_confirmation\_message email to be generated. Currently, the promot… --- ## [Queries in Data Explorer result in an empty query result](https://meta.discourse.org/t/abfragen-im-data-explorer-fuhren-zu-einem-leeren-abfrage-ergebnis/404957)
**Author:** [@dickel](https://meta.discourse.org/u/dickel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:00am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/abfragen-im-data-explorer-fuhren-zu-einem-leeren-abfrage-ergebnis/404957 "2026-06-18T06:00:35Z")
When I create a new query in the Data Explorer, I first see a text field where I enter the query name. Then I click "Create New" and add the description and the … --- ## [Calendar and Event Plugin: recurring event option: \[n\]th \[week\]day of the month](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-and-event-plugin-recurring-event-option-n-th-week-day-of-the-month/347943)
**Author:** [@eve](https://meta.discourse.org/u/eve)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/calendar-and-event-plugin-recurring-event-option-n-th-week-day-of-the-month/347943 "2026-06-18T05:01:03Z")
At the moment you can only choose from a fixed list of options: Every Day, Every Month, Every Weekday, Every Week, Every Two Weeks, Every Four Weeks The resulting code looks like this: \[event start="2023-12-01 10:30" … --- ## [Redirect old forum URLs to new Discourse URLs using permalinks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-old-forum-urls-to-new-discourse-urls-using-permalinks/20930)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 1:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/redirect-old-forum-urls-to-new-discourse-urls-using-permalinks/20930 "2024-09-13T13:29:44Z")
:bookmark: This reference explains how Discourse permalinks redirect old URL paths to new destinations, how permalink normalizations work, and how to test and troubleshoot redirects after a migration or URL structure … --- ## [We could do with a couple of extra options in the Recurrence dropdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-could-do-with-a-couple-of-extra-options-in-the-recurrence-dropdown/405557)
**Author:** [@nathank](https://meta.discourse.org/u/nathank)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/we-could-do-with-a-couple-of-extra-options-in-the-recurrence-dropdown/405557 "2026-06-17T23:24:29Z")
We’ve got some great options for Event reccurence now: I especially appreciate the new ‘second Friday of every month’, which works nicely for many events in our communities. However, as humans are difficult, there i… --- ## [Finding Discourse RSS feeds](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-rss-feeds/264134)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2025, 1:18pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/finding-discourse-rss-feeds/264134 "2025-01-18T13:18:10Z")
:bookmark: A comprehensive reference guide to all available RSS feeds in Discourse, including URL structures, authentication requirements, and best practices for feed readers. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level:… --- ## [Discourse Topic Voting](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-topic-voting/40121)
**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 1:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-topic-voting/40121 "2026-06-05T01:44:53Z")
:discourse2: Summary Discourse Topic Voting lets community members vote on topics in designated categories. :open\_book: Install Guide This plugin is bundled with Discourse core. There is no need to instal… --- ## [Reducing AI token usage with category filtering](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reducing-ai-token-usage-with-category-filtering/405510)
**Author:** [@alefattorini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/alefattorini)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reducing-ai-token-usage-with-category-filtering/405510 "2026-06-17T17:09:41Z")
I aspire to engage the bot in interrogation, ensuring it exclusively considers posts from a specific category. My objective is to curtail the utilization of AI tokens and retrieve information solely from a designated cat… --- ## [Event custom fields can only be lowercase](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-custom-fields-can-only-be-lowercase/405386)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/event-custom-fields-can-only-be-lowercase/405386 "2026-06-17T16:55:03Z")
I ran into two problems with Event Custom Fields Having a field with a dash or a period (like field-aa or field.aa) crashes the advanced settings dialog with Uncaught (in promise) Error: @name can't include \`.\` or \`-\`. … --- ## [Discourse Category Lockdown](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-category-lockdown/70649)
**Author:** [@jumagura](https://meta.discourse.org/u/jumagura)\ **Replies:** 115\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 4:47pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-category-lockdown/70649 "2026-06-17T16:47:52Z")
This plugin allows you to restrict access to topic pages in a category. Topic titles will still show up in topic lists, search, user activity & digest emails. This is a great way to advertise the activity in a “members-o… --- ## [Best practice for moving users away from institutional email domains while avoiding duplicate/impersonation accounts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-moving-users-away-from-institutional-email-domains-while-avoiding-duplicate-impersonation-accounts/405143)
**Author:** [@Ethsim2](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ethsim2)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/best-practice-for-moving-users-away-from-institutional-email-domains-while-avoiding-duplicate-impersonation-accounts/405143 "2026-06-17T13:54:10Z")
I run an independent Discourse community https://physicswithethan.discourse.diy which previously allowed institutional email addresses and external SSO. I now want to move toward ordinary local Discourse accounts using … --- ## [Is using type: group in plugins no longer working?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405487)
**Author:** [@singi2016cn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/singi2016cn)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405487 "2026-06-17T13:09:35Z")
Has \`type: group\` become obsolete in plugins? I tried using it in a plugin, but it doesn't work. The input field behaves like \`text\` instead of the expected \`select\`. Has \`type: group\` been deprecated? \`\`\`yaml quectel\_online\_customer\_general\_customer\_group\_id: default: "" type: group client: true \`\`\` --- ## [Using type: group in plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405492)
**Author:** [@singi2016cn](https://meta.discourse.org/u/singi2016cn)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 1:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/type-group/405492 "2026-06-17T13:08:43Z")
Based on the discussion in this thread: Has \`type: group\` become obsolete in plugins? - Support - Discourse Meta Could you confirm whether \`type: group\` was never implemented in the first place, or if it was removed? 1. If it was never implemented, could it be added in the future, similar to \`type: category\`? 2. If it was removed, what was the reason? --- ## [Transparent images are being uploaded with a background](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-images-are-being-uploaded-with-a-background/405378)
**Author:** [@a1xexx](https://meta.discourse.org/u/a1xexx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:28am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/transparent-images-are-being-uploaded-with-a-background/405378 "2026-06-17T11:28:50Z")
Hello, On my site (with no plugins or custom modifications), whenever I upload a transparent image for a group flair, badge icon, or even the site’s branding/logo, the site adds a solid white background behind the image… --- ## [Category Icon Converts to JPEG](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797)
**Author:** [@tvavrda](https://meta.discourse.org/u/tvavrda)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 11:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/category-icon-converts-to-jpeg/375797 "2026-06-17T11:27:00Z")
I used to use category icons with a transparent background (especially useful when having both light and dark mode versions). Now I always get a white background. I realized that when I download an old icon (that still w… --- ## [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. --- ## [Can't find string "All" in reactions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-find-string-all-in-reactions/404525)
**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/cant-find-string-all-in-reactions/404525 "2026-06-17T09:54:28Z")
When you click a post that has multiple different reactions, it shows “All” that is unstranslated in Arabic, I searched on the Crowdin instance https://discourse.crowdin.com/ but couldn’t find it. --- ## [iOS App Bug Report & Compatibility Issue with iOS 27](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-app-bug-report-compatibility-issue-with-ios-27/405446)
**Author:** [@i2dayi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/i2dayi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 5:43am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ios-app-bug-report-compatibility-issue-with-ios-27/405446 "2026-06-17T05:43:19Z")
I am writing to report some bugs and compatibility issues I encountered while using Discourse on the latest iOS 27. Specifically, shortly after entering the community, the bottom navigation bar becomes misaligned and di… --- ## [Backup restoration fails](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-restoration-fails/405387)
**Author:** [@Michael\_Furtenbach](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Michael_Furtenbach)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/backup-restoration-fails/405387 "2026-06-16T19:25:47Z")
I’m having the following problem. I’ve been running a Discourse forum for over 10 years, and since I haven’t been able to install updates for some time now, I wanted to set up a new server: Old server is running: 3.4.0.… --- ## [Extending chat message blocks](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-chat-message-blocks/405006)
**Author:** [@Anton\_Akhmerov](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Anton_Akhmerov)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/extending-chat-message-blocks/405006 "2026-06-16T17:41:09Z")
Hi all, I would like to develop a plugin for displaying GitLab/GitHub activity notifications in Discourse Chat, or more broadly any kind of regular events. For a richer output I would like to display activity as a card… --- ## [Notifications about upcoming changes that are hidden on the upcoming changes page](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-about-upcoming-changes-that-are-hidden-on-the-upcoming-changes-page/405009)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 5:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/notifications-about-upcoming-changes-that-are-hidden-on-the-upcoming-changes-page/405009 "2026-06-16T05:22:13Z")
Today I was notified that the Enable Horizon high context topic cards change has been enabled by default. When I clicked it, this was the result: I understand why changes on themes/plugins that are disabled are hidde… --- ## [Streamlined date/event insertion UI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/streamlined-date-event-insertion-ui/359938)
**Author:** [@SkyeDragon](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SkyeDragon)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 9:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/streamlined-date-event-insertion-ui/359938 "2026-06-15T21:13:45Z")
Problem Users (including myself :blush:) often get confused regarding the insert date UI (core) and the insert event UI (official plugin). (They even both refer to “event”) Current UI Insert date/time UI: Insert … --- ## [Badge on categories](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pastille-sur-les-categories/405194)
**Author:** [@gilles](https://meta.discourse.org/u/gilles)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 5:22pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pastille-sur-les-categories/405194 "2026-06-15T17:22:12Z")
It’s just a question: Why don’t we display a badge on categories to indicate that there are new messages or replies? There must be a technical reason, perhaps :thinking: --- ## [Exploring Discourse as a Learning Management System](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-discourse-as-a-learning-management-system/281216)
**Author:** [@leopedrini](https://meta.discourse.org/u/leopedrini)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/exploring-discourse-as-a-learning-management-system/281216 "2026-06-15T16:35:37Z")
Hello. I manage a forum with thousands of members, and I would like to start teaching there: courses, training. As a Learning Management System. I’ve already researched several, for example Moodle, it seems to work. B… --- ## [Multisite vs multiple containers](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-multiple-containers/175275)
**Author:** [@AstonJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/AstonJ)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 4:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/multisite-vs-multiple-containers/175275 "2026-06-15T16:35:07Z")
Does anyone know the pros and cons of multisite vs multiple containers? I currently have three Discourse instances as separate containers, and am thinking about converting two, maybe three more forums to Discourse - the… --- ## [Stray \ in topic-cards](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stray-td-in-topic-cards/404301)
**Author:** [@RGJ](https://meta.discourse.org/u/RGJ)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/stray-td-in-topic-cards/404301 "2026-06-15T15:46:09Z")
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