# Latest **URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=20 [Latest](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://meta.discourse.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://meta.discourse.org/tags.md) **Page:** 21 --- ## [Admin sidebar no longer available](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-seitenleiste-nicht-mehr-vorhanden/409913)
**Author:** [@Mr.Xurrent](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mr.Xurrent)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/admin-seitenleiste-nicht-mehr-vorhanden/409913 "2026-08-18T21:41:07Z")
Hello everyone, For about two months, the admin sidebar on the left has been missing (see screenshot). I can’t find any option to “enable” it, either in the settings or anywhere else. Even when using … --- ## [What is CDCK/MoM?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-cdck-mom/407844)
**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 10:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/what-is-cdck-mom/407844 "2026-07-16T22:41:14Z")
If your Discourse site is hosted by us, you may have noticed an LLM called either CDCK Hosted Model or CDCK/MoM in your AI settings, powering features like summarization, AI search, and more. This topic explains what it … --- ## [Not enough bottom padding for Arabic text](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-enough-bottom-padding-for-arabic-text/409392)
**Author:** [@discojan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/discojan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/not-enough-bottom-padding-for-arabic-text/409392 "2026-08-18T21:14:08Z")
When you click on a user profile then expand it, some letters in a username is cutoff when adding some bottom padding it appears correctly --- ## [Can we create topics and replies using AI?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-topics-and-replies-using-ai/410343)
**Author:** [@ThisSource](https://meta.discourse.org/u/ThisSource)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/can-we-create-topics-and-replies-using-ai/410343 "2026-08-18T21:09:34Z")
Wanted to know if discourse supports adding new topics (end user feeds keywords, titles, etc.) and replies are generated for same ? (fetching content from internet) Is this doable ? --- ## [Is pitchfork using too much memory?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-pitchfork-using-too-much-memory/410280)
**Author:** [@Ed\_S](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Ed_S)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:54pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-pitchfork-using-too-much-memory/410280 "2026-08-18T20:54:07Z")
Does anyone else see this? It’s a pretty modest forum in size and traffic. There are four pitchfork worker processes, it looks like one of them handles the great majority of incoming requests and is using more memory t… --- ## [Bold with underline characters](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bold-with-underline-characters/410357)
**Author:** [@splinterofkhaos](https://meta.discourse.org/u/splinterofkhaos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bold-with-underline-characters/410357 "2026-08-18T18:08:31Z")
Earlier today I was trying to write something where I wanted two characters to be highlighted. I felt this didn’t contrast them enough so I thought I’d check if ziggit supports underlining. There’s no underlining support… --- ## [Zoom webinar livestream in the Events plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/zoom-webinar-livestream-in-the-events-plugin/410355)
**Author:** [@lindsey](https://meta.discourse.org/u/lindsey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 5:50pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/zoom-webinar-livestream-in-the-events-plugin/410355 "2026-08-18T17:50:42Z")
You can now run Zoom webinars as livestream events in the Discourse Events plugin, letting members watch the webinar and participate in chat without leaving Discourse. :discourse: For customers on our hosting, Discours… --- ## [Building a Skeleton Layout Loader for Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/t/building-a-skeleton-layout-loader-for-discourse/410338)
**Author:** [@Don](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Don)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:46pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/building-a-skeleton-layout-loader-for-discourse/410338 "2026-08-18T14:46:57Z")
Hello :waving\_hand: The basic idea The goal was to build a skeleton loader that is generated from the actual Discourse UI, rather than relying on a hardcoded skeleton template. The builder lets an administrator select … --- ## [Compose input box bg color incorrect in dark mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compose-input-box-bg-color-incorrect-in-dark-mode/410289)
**Author:** [@cuo\_wu](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cuo_wu)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/compose-input-box-bg-color-incorrect-in-dark-mode/410289 "2026-08-18T14:30:57Z")
If I havn’t select a category. The content input box will be disable. This color from discourse subscription plugin. textarea\[readonly\] { cursor: not-allowed; background-color: #e9e9e9; border-color: #e9e9e9; … --- ## [Reply button not visible when composing on iOS PWA](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-button-not-visible-when-composing-on-ios-pwa/403662)
**Author:** [@appeltaartje](https://meta.discourse.org/u/appeltaartje)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/reply-button-not-visible-when-composing-on-ios-pwa/403662 "2026-08-18T13:27:20Z")
When using the PWA (progressive web app), and the text size is set to smaller, the reply button is not visible. When using Safari it just works fine. But when you open the PWA in iOS, the reply button disappears. I’m usi… --- ## [AI title suggestions move to composer helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074 "2026-08-18T08:44:35Z")
In recent changes, we have moved the AI suggestion functionality for category and tags to an inline format. Now we are moving the title suggestions to a new home too. This feature can now be found with the other AI help… --- ## [Feature request: Removing notifications](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-removing-notifications/410141)
**Author:** [@twofoursixeight](https://meta.discourse.org/u/twofoursixeight)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:58am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/feature-request-removing-notifications/410141 "2026-08-18T06:58:01Z")
Add the ability for old notifications on Discourse to be removed. You may not want to see a certain notification again even if you already dismissed it. What it could do is: there could be a “clear all” notification to… --- ## [AMD: Building One Developer Community](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amd-building-one-developer-community/410296)
**Author:** [@system](https://meta.discourse.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 6:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/amd-building-one-developer-community/410296 "2026-08-18T06:34:59Z")
AMD's developer audience is a constantly evolving group; someone experimenting with AI on the AMD ROCm™ Software might also be shipping a game with AMD FSR™ Technologies and helping an enterprise team evaluate EPYC™ and … --- ## [Does discourse work on the lynx browser or the sea monkey browser?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-work-on-the-lynx-browser-or-the-sea-monkey-browser/410160)
**Author:** [@OS\_Corsair](https://meta.discourse.org/u/OS_Corsair)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 2:42am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/does-discourse-work-on-the-lynx-browser-or-the-sea-monkey-browser/410160 "2026-08-18T02:42:03Z")
Discourse is a really superb platform. But can it be accessed from the lynx browser or even the sea monkey ?? --- ## [Where did the tag info button go?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-did-the-tag-info-button-go/402436)
**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:35pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/where-did-the-tag-info-button-go/402436 "2026-08-17T22:35:29Z")
There used to be a button next to the new topic button on the topic list filtered for a tag. But I can no longer find it. I can only see the wrench when I am admin. Where do I find the description and informatio… --- ## [\> termcourse: read & post on Discourse instances from the terminal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/termcourse-read-post-on-discourse-instances-from-the-terminal/395285)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/termcourse-read-post-on-discourse-instances-from-the-terminal/395285 "2026-08-17T20:41:49Z")
This is a Terminal App (TUI), just a bit of fun … and a bit experimental at this stage! :information\_source: Summary A terminal UI for browsing and posting to Discourse forums with topic lists, full topic vie… --- ## [Discourse asked for Permission to access other apps?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-asked-for-permission-to-access-other-apps/410063)
**Author:** [@Heliosurge](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Heliosurge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-asked-for-permission-to-access-other-apps/410063 "2026-08-17T20:33:09Z")
This cane up when posting in #plugin RSS Polling plugin topic. Android Chrome App install. Checked permissions doesn’t show any new. Still only Notifications --- ## [Webinar: Community Retention: How to Define and Drive Return Behavior](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webinar-community-retention-how-to-define-and-drive-return-behavior/401266)
**Author:** [@Danielle](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Danielle)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/webinar-community-retention-how-to-define-and-drive-return-behavior/401266 "2026-08-17T18:30:01Z")
On 2026-05-14T04:00:00Z (UTC), we hosted our webinar: Community Retention: How to Define and Drive Return Behavior. One of the biggest takeaways: retention does not always mean constant activity. For some communities, … --- ## [Deployment with kamal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deployment-with-kamal/410153)
**Author:** [@sigmike](https://meta.discourse.org/u/sigmike)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 6:09pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/deployment-with-kamal/410153 "2026-08-17T18:09:50Z")
Has anyone deployed Discourse with Kamal? I guess it could work either by using the standalone template or by writing a deploy.yml with all dependency containers as accessories. The doc says the standalone template has… --- ## [PHPBB to Discourse Migration Speed Optimization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/phpbb-to-discourse-migration-speed-optimization/403319)
**Author:** [@Mattash](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Mattash)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:16pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/phpbb-to-discourse-migration-speed-optimization/403319 "2026-08-17T16:16:45Z")
Hey been with phpbb since 2004 so transferring a decent size forum. Right now I’m two days in 303139/2167314 (14%) 446 per min. How can I speed it up? I’m on digital ocean and only using 4% CPU. Redis keeps timing out o… --- ## [Bootstrap mode is legacy?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-mode-is-legacy/402468)
**Author:** [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 4:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/bootstrap-mode-is-legacy/402468 "2026-08-17T16:04:21Z")
Can someone please help me understand why this was removed, what the rationale was and what initiative/functionality replaced it? (If any) https://github.com/discourse/discourse/commit/edb1c651495f601873c3350d146c186873… --- ## [Workflow modal must be closed in every Discourse tab](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-modal-must-be-closed-in-every-discourse-tab/410129)
**Author:** [@per1234](https://meta.discourse.org/u/per1234)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/workflow-modal-must-be-closed-in-every-discourse-tab/410129 "2026-08-17T15:13:06Z")
Priority/Severity: Medium Platform: Operating System Windows 11 Browser Google Chrome 151.0.7922.138 Discourse 763655f6faf47b088afee1a59e2d97cec5886c97 Description: The new “Workflows” core plugin has a “Modal” step … --- ## [\`code\` is invisible, solely when directly inside \`small\`](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-is-invisible-solely-when-directly-inside-small/410078)
**Author:** [@roke\_julian\_lockhart](https://meta.discourse.org/u/roke_julian_lockhart)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:29pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/code-is-invisible-solely-when-directly-inside-small/410078 "2026-08-17T12:29:36Z")
Recently, I entered the undermentioned: \> \Powered by \[\`noggin\`\](https://github.com/fedora-infra/noggin) \`v1.11.0\` (\`stable:d236f5e\`)\ …at another Discourse instance: It was quoted from the cited websit… --- ## [National Flags (fork)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/national-flags-fork/384423)
**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:28pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/national-flags-fork/384423 "2026-08-17T12:28:07Z")
:information\_source: This is a fork of National Flags (which no longer seems to be maintained) and is mainly an updated version to make it work with the latest glimmer/ember/discourse demands. It’s therefor almost funct… --- ## [My Discourse forum deindexed from Google](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-discourse-forum-deindexed-from-google/410177)
**Author:** [@cnrtechspot.com](https://meta.discourse.org/u/cnrtechspot.com)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 12:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/my-discourse-forum-deindexed-from-google/410177 "2026-08-17T12:07:49Z")
Hello, never mind my username. This is my forum: It’s online about 1 month. It was indexed but Google deindexed it 1 week later. I sent sitemap links. I am requesting specific evergreen pages to index. I am providin… --- ## [Is there any built-in chatbot or conversational assistant available in Discourse?](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-built-in-chatbot-or-conversational-assistant-available-in-discourse/409513)
**Author:** [@Soumya\_Ranjan\_Mishra](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Soumya_Ranjan_Mishra)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:21am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/is-there-any-built-in-chatbot-or-conversational-assistant-available-in-discourse/409513 "2026-08-17T11:21:21Z")
Hi everyone, We’re exploring ways to improve the user support experience in our Discourse instance and wanted to understand whether Discourse provides any built-in chatbot or conversational assistant functionality. Spe… --- ## [Pinned chat messages now stay in view with a sticky bar](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pinned-chat-messages-now-stay-in-view-with-a-sticky-bar/409089)
**Author:** [@renato](https://meta.discourse.org/u/renato)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 11:11am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/pinned-chat-messages-now-stay-in-view-with-a-sticky-bar/409089 "2026-08-17T11:11:59Z")
You’ve been able to pin important messages in a chat channel for a while, but to actually see them, you had to open the pins panel. In a fast-moving channel, that means the channel guidelines, the “please open a topic fo… --- ## [Browser\_pageview\_events grows unbounded by default](https://meta.discourse.org/t/browser-pageview-events-grows-unbounded-by-default/410199)
**Author:** [@Overgrow](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Overgrow)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/browser-pageview-events-grows-unbounded-by-default/410199 "2026-08-17T10:27:46Z")
Quick heads-up if you’re keeping an eye on your DB size in the recent core: our backup ballooned by 1.1 GB in just three weeks. I traced it to one table browser\_pageview\_events which grew to 10M+ rows (~10 GB) in about … --- ## [Footnote popup on mobile is partially off‑screen and does not scroll; the long footnotes cannot be viewed](https://meta.discourse.org/t/footnote-popup-on-mobile-is-partially-off-screen-and-does-not-scroll-the-long-footnotes-cannot-be-viewed/410196)
**Author:** [@serkhelesheyi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/serkhelesheyi)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:54am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/footnote-popup-on-mobile-is-partially-off-screen-and-does-not-scroll-the-long-footnotes-cannot-be-viewed/410196 "2026-08-17T08:54:10Z")
Hi, I’m experiencing a UI issue with the footnote popup on mobile devices. When tapping a footnote number, the popup opens, but on mobile the popup is partially positioned outside the visible screen area. If the footno… --- ## [DSA Content Moderation Reporting + Statements of Reasons Requirements](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dsa-content-moderation-reporting-statements-of-reasons-requirements/409681)
**Author:** [@Jay-C](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jay-C)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 8:26am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/dsa-content-moderation-reporting-statements-of-reasons-requirements/409681 "2026-08-17T08:26:07Z")
Hello, We’re currently in the trenches of DSA compliance. Part of this involves looking at our use of Discourse, as our discussion board qualifies as an “online platform” under the DSA. As you may know, there is now a … [Previous page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=19) [Next page](https://meta.discourse.org/latest.md?page=21)