Is there a way to get the topic ID as a variable within a topic? Use case, we have categories for support and bug tracking tickets. I’d like to set them up with templates like so. This: > Do **not** remove this line: Support request #$(topicid) Looks like this: Do not remove this line: Support…

You’re trying to put the topic ID in the raw text of the topic? What problem is that going to solve?

It will solve the problem of me telling my support staff that they need to first create a new topic, then save it, then look at the URL and get the ID #, then go back and edit the topic in order to put the # in the body manually.

A unique id # for a ticket/bug.

Where is that ticket/bug going? The ID is in the URL; there it is persistent and never wrong. How does it help to have the topic ID in the text of the topic? And, as you point out, if it’s in the body of the message, anyone can change, delete, or type it wrong. Is something else using the topic ID?…

It will be easier to create a custom component that appends this to the correct posts rather than filling a template. If you edit the code of your theme under admin > themes & components… and add this to the JS tab, it should get you what you’re after with some adjustment: import { apiInitializer …

Yes, it can be typed wrong. Hence why if you use a variable you don’t have to worry about typing it wrong. It helps because I’m the user and that’s how I want my workflow set up. You cannot currently search Discourse by topic id. If the # is in the body of the topic, then it’s now part of the sear…

[image] tknospdr: You cannot currently search Discourse by topic id. You don’t need to search: /t/-/id – but really /t/id works. [image] tknospdr: 'Hey search for bug #138 and let me know what you think." They can just type /t/138 and not have to search. But if you are talking to a p…

I will test this out. Thanks for the info. Is that part of the body that becomes searchable?

[image] pfaffman: You don’t need to search: /t/-/id– but really/t/id` works. But I want to search. It’s easier. Go to site, then append /t/id to the URL at the top of the window VS go to site and type ID into the search field that’s right in the center of the page. If I’m talking to a p…

Topic ID as a variable?

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jordan.vidrine (Jordan Vidrine) July 14, 2025, 7:42pm 4

What are you using the topic ID# in the body of the OP for in your use case here?

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