hCaptcha plug-in

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I can’t find any info on it, but I tested it locally, and everything seems to work fine.

I followed the README to get the API key (it takes a few seconds).

Overview

This plugin is designed to integrate HCaptcha into the sign-up form of Discourse forums. This plugin aims to enhance security and bot protection by leveraging the privacy-centric features of HCaptcha. The setup process is straightforward and consists of a few easy steps.

Installation

  1. Create an HCaptcha Account:
  • Visit HCaptcha to create an account. After registering, you’ll receive a site key and a secret key.
  1. Setup Local Testing (Optional):
  • If you are testing locally, add a new virtual host entry to your hosts file. Include a line like 127.0.0.1 test.mydomain.com. Make sure the domain is valid, even if you don’t own it, to ensure the HCaptcha script loads properly.
  1. Configure Plugin Settings:
  • Log into your Discourse admin panel.
  • Navigate to Admin > Settings > Plugins > hCaptcha (settings).
  • In this section, add the site key and secret key you obtained from HCaptcha.

By completing these steps, you will successfully integrate HCaptcha into the sign-up form of your community.

Here is some image:

The image shows a user registration form on a website, with fields for name and password, a checked password strength indicator, an unchecked CAPTCHA box for human verification, and a prompt to complete the hCaptcha challenge, with options to either create an account or log in. (Captioned by AI)
The image shows a user registration form on a website, with fields for name and password, a checked password strength indicator, an unchecked CAPTCHA box for human verification, and a prompt to complete the hCaptcha challenge, with options to either create an account or log in. (Captioned by AI)573×341 8.96 KB

The image shows a CAPTCHA verification screen asking the user to select animals with the most legs, displaying various animals including a dog, birds, and a horse. (Captioned by AI)
The image shows a CAPTCHA verification screen asking the user to select animals with the most legs, displaying various animals including a dog, birds, and a horse. (Captioned by AI)444×548 78 KB

The image shows a completed hCaptcha widget with a checked box next to the statement "I am human," indicating that the user has passed the CAPTCHA challenge to verify that they are not a robot. (Captioned by AI)

I hope that helps! :+1: