When I try to install a theme from a github repo, I am getting a 500 error on both. Here are the logs from installing a theme from a repo: Job exception: Failed to backfill 'First Flag' badge: {revoked_callback: # , granted_callback: 7:38 am Failed to process hijacked response correctly : Errno::ENOENT : No such file or directory - timeout Trying to get off the ground here but, run into errors every time I try to do something. I’ve looked through the forum but, not finding anything to help solve the issue. Thanks in advance!

Are you installing a #theme/#customization:theme-component, or a #plugin? Installing theme: [image] Installing a theme or theme component Site Management bookmark This is a guide for installing and managing themes and theme components in Discourse. person_raising_hand Required user level: Administrator Installing and customizing themes can significantly improve the look and feel of your Discourse site. You can easily import and manage themes and their components through the Discourse admin panel. This guide covers: Importing new themes and theme components Adding theme components to a theme Managing automatic updates Additional resourc… Installing plugin: [image] Install plugins on a self-hosted site Self-Hosting warning This guide assumes that you have a self-hosted standard installation. We only support the standard method of install here, so these instructions assume you have a standard install. warning This guide only applies to self-hosted Discourse instances. If you are using a managed hosting service, the available plugins are controlled by your hosting provider. For example, on our hosting these specific plugins are available by hosting tier. information_source As of mid-2025, many p…

I’ve gone through all of those tutorials. Nothing works, everything errors. I followed the install instructions for mac as well.

Hi Nate! Yes, the theme I’m trying to instal currently is an OOTB theme. I’m installing Mint theme. I’ve tried installing directly through the UI from my device and from a git repo, I receive a 500 error on both. GitHub - discourse/discourse-mint-theme: A modern theme with a hint of mint · GitHub Failed to process hijacked response correctly : Errno::ENOENT : No such file or directory - timeout Thanks!

Error installing theme from Github

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NateDhaliwal (Nate Dhaliwal) July 17, 2025, 10:44pm 4

Could you share the Github repo URL? Thanks.

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