From 2fb9188608c6314173f022d7b3142f7df509d170 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "Ella E." Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2025 17:45:50 -0700 Subject: [PATCH] Update README.md description and screenshots (#31088) Internal: /t/134402/13 --- README.md | 38 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++--------- 1 file changed, 29 insertions(+), 9 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 1c3f92a488c..d5623e3cfed 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,23 +2,38 @@ -Discourse is the online home for your community. We offer a 100% open source community platform to those who want complete control over how and where their site is run. +The online home for your community. -Our platform has been battle-tested for over a decade and continues to evolve to meet users’ needs for a powerful community platform. Discourse allows you to create discussion topics and connect using real-time chat, as well as access an ever-growing number of official and community themes. In addition, we offer a wide variety of plugins for features ranging from chatbots powered by [Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai/259214) to functionalities like SQL analysis using the [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-data-explorer/32566) plugin. +![readme](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/db764ef2-5cc2-4873-b11d-4a2052e1993d) -To learn more, visit [**discourse.org**](https://www.discourse.org) and join our support community at [meta.discourse.org](https://meta.discourse.org). -## Screenshots +> You can self-host Discourse on your own infrastructure. But if you'd rather skip the setup, maintenance, and server management, we offer official Discourse hosting. +> +> 👉 Learn more about [Discourse hosting](https://discourse.org/pricing) -Discourse 3.1 +Discourse is a 100% open-source community platform for those who want complete control over how and where their site is run. -HomeExchange +Our platform has been battle-tested for over a decade and continues to evolve to meet users’ needs for a powerful community platform. -X Community +**With Discourse, you can:** -Mobile Preview +* 💬 **Create discussion topics** to foster meaningful conversations. + +* ⚡️ **Connect in real-time** with built-in chat. + +* 🎨 **Customize your experience** with an ever-growing selection of official and community themes. + +* 🤖 **Enhance your community** with plugins, from chatbots powered by [Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai/259214) to advanced tools like SQL analysis with the [Data Explorer](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-data-explorer/32566) plugin. + +To learn more, visit [discourse.org](https://www.discourse.org/) and join our support community at [meta.discourse.org](https://meta.discourse.org/). + + +Here are just a few of the incredible communities using Discourse: + +![discourse-communities](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/a79b5d56-7748-4f6d-8a2d-daa950366fcc) + +👉 [Discover more communities using Discourse](https://discover.discourse.org/) -Browse [lots more notable Discourse instances](https://www.discourse.org/customers). ## Development @@ -115,3 +130,8 @@ To guide our ongoing effort to build accessible software we follow the [W3C’s ## Dedication Discourse is built with [love, Internet style.](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe1TZaElTAs) + +For over a decade, our [amazing community](https://meta.discourse.org/) has helped shape Discourse into what it is today. Your support, feedback, and contributions have been invaluable in making Discourse a powerful and versatile platform. + +We’re deeply grateful for every feature request, bug report, and discussion that has driven Discourse forward. Thank you for being a part of this journey—we couldn’t have done it without you! +