Starting with Discourse 3.2.0.beta1, this plugin is bundled with Discourse core and is enabled by default. No need to install the plugin separately.
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Summary | Discourse Checklist allows checkboxes to be added to posts with simple Markdown |
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Repository Link | |
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Install Guide | This is now bundled with Discourse core, so no need to install it separately. |
Enabling Checklist
The Checklist plugin is enabled by default but can be disabled/enabled from its settings, accessed from your admin/plugins
page:
Features
Once enabled, you can add checklists to your posts by typing them in like this:
[]
or[ ]
for an unchecked box[x]
for checked box (no fill)[X]
for a checked box (with fill) - Permanent option, which can no longer be toggled
You can also keep checking/unchecking boxes on the same post without having to refresh the page.
Settings
Name | Description |
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checklist enabled | Enable checklist plugin? |
Hosted by us? This plugin is available on all of our hosting tiers Checklist | Discourse - Civilized Discussion
Development History
Special thanks to:
- @lightyear for creating the initial version
- @cpradio for porting it to our new patterns and maintaining it for years!