Continuing the discussion from Installing a theme from a private Git repository: Has there been a regression? I don’t see “in a private repo” checkbox. I tried several sites and even safe-mode.: [The image shows a computer screen displaying a GitHub repository installation window. (Captioned by AI)]

[image]Why is the ‘private repository’ option not showing up? I think you have overlooked the following [image]Installing a theme from a private Git repository Use the clone with SSH link, not the one that starts with https. [image] Since you aren’t the first one. I think the guide needs to be improved.

[image]Why is the ‘private repository’ option not showing up? I think you have overlooked the following Oh. Well, shouldn’t it be more obvious? [image]Installing a theme from a private Git repository Make sure to use the clone with SSH link, not the one that starts with https. Oh. I guess not.

Maybe the problem is that step 6 mentions a checkbox which isn’t shown.

I made some edits that I think help. There need to be new images, but this is better than the old instructions that don’t match the current interface. Jammy is gone and I’ve forgotten who replaced them.

[image] Jay Pfaffman: I made some edits that I think help. I am surprised you were able to do that [image]What trust level is needed to edit Discourse Documentation? [image]What trust level is needed to edit Discourse Documentation? Also, Not even TL4 can edit the discourse documentation? As said in the linked topic above: [image]New homes for official and community documentation Why only team members? Restricting the creation and editing of official documentation to our team ensures consistency and reliability. We aim to provide precise, well-maintained resources for everyone, from new users to seasoned developers. All community members can still reply to these topics to discuss the content or suggest changes.

But what I think we really need is if you click the advanced button, have a thing that says “use a ssh link for private directories, OK?” showPublicKey gets set if a ssh link is pasted in, so what might be good is if they click “advanced” and haven’t pasted a ssh link, to tell me that I are an idiot. (But in a nice way.) https://github.com/discourse/discourse/blob/main/app/assets/javascripts/admin/addon/components/modal/install-theme.hbs#L119-L142

[image] Moin: I am surprised you were able to do that Yeah. People keep being surprised that I’m TL4. Last week I replied to something that no one is supposed to reply to. I think I managed not to do that this time. :slight_smile:

[image] Jay Pfaffman: People keep being surprised that I’m TL4. I know you are TL4. But I didn’t know you are part of the Discourse team :slight_smile:

Yeah. I should probably stop editing those things as if I were. :person_shrugging:

[image] Jay Pfaffman: Jammy is gone and I’ve forgotten who replaced them @hugh has stepped into the role in the meantime.

Can't add a theme from private repo (because the interface changed but the instructioons didn't)

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pfaffman (Jay Pfaffman) September 13, 2024, 9:58pm 10

Yeah. I should probably stop editing those things as if I were.

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Can't add a theme from private repo (because the interface changed but the instructioons didn't)

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