# "Rich" links feature?

**URL:** <https://meta.discourse.org/t/rich-links-feature/414977>\
**Category:** Feature\
**Created:** [October 18, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rich-links-feature/414977 "2026-10-18T19:24:06Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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## AI-generated summary

The discussion explores the feasibility of implementing a "rich link" feature in Discourse, similar to Discord's `@game` command. [Canapin](/t/-/414977/1) describes how Discord allows users to type keywords like `@game` to generate interactive cards with detailed information (e.g., store links, reviews). Canapin suggests that a core Discourse feature allowing admins to configure custom keywords and API credentials would be highly beneficial for community-specific use cases.

[merefield](/t/-/414977/2) responds by noting that a very similar concept previously existed under the name **Mentionables**. Developed by Angus and himself, this project is no longer functional due to a lack of funding and maintenance. However, merefield believes the codebase is likely salvageable if there is sufficient interest, referencing the original [discussion thread](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mentionables/192948/1).

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**Author:** ![Canapin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/canapin/32/119591_2.png) [@Canapin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Canapin)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 7:24pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rich-links-feature/414977/1 "2026-10-18T19:24:07Z")

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Hi! :blob-wave-reverse:

I don’t know if something similar already exists as a theme component or a plugin 🤔

I’ve discovered a nice Discord feature today:

Writing `@game` asks for user input. You enter a game name, and if the game exists in their database, it creates a “rich” link.

Clicking the links opens a card with informations about the game (store links, screenshots, reviews, news, etc).

Having such a similar system in Discourse that admins could modify for their community would be very cool. You could `@movie`, `@show`, `@band`, whatever, as long as it is recognized and configured.

Ideally there would be a core feature, sufficient enough for admins to be able to add their own keywords and API credentials. Dunno how feasible it is so it wouldn’t require profound technical knowledge and one admin could share its own `@movie` rich link feature with other admins.

Anyway, I saw this, thought it was a neat feature, and immediately thought it would fit well in Discourse, too. 🙂

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**Author:** ![merefield](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/merefield/32/176214_2.png) [@merefield](https://meta.discourse.org/u/merefield)\
**Post date:** [October 18, 2026, 8:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/rich-links-feature/414977/2 "2026-10-18T20:00:45Z")

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Yes, something _very_ similar to this did exist, but maintenance was not funded, so it broke.

I very much doubt this still works.

Angus and I both worked on it for a good while:

> [@Mentionables](https://meta.discourse.org/t/mentionables/192948/1):
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> The Mentionables plugin lets you establish a custom mention dataset. Custom mentions work the same as @users or #categories, but use data external to discourse, including linking to external urls. Composer & Final Post view This is just perfect for sets of Affiliate links. You can use Amazon or any other provider for that matter. Administration View Example Source Currently google sheets is the only supported data source, however …

with the right will it is almost certainly salvageable.